Elizabeth Thatcher, a young school teacher from a wealthy Eastern family, migrates from the big city to teach school in a small coal mining town in the west.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 08, 2023.
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The arrival of new miners in Coal Valley creates excitement among the townswomen, but Jack regards Billy, Elizabeth's earnest suitor, with suspicion.
The episode was rated 7.71 from 167 votes.
Elizabeth balances new motherhood with teaching, Bill & Gowen battle to buy the saloon, Rosemary plays matchmaker for a potential romance, and Abigail brings technology to town.
The episode was rated 7.70 from 126 votes.
While Jack investigates the suspicious church fire, Elizabeth tries to figure out why little Rosaleen can't speak and is terrified of miner Wendell.
The episode was rated 7.69 from 186 votes.
Jack questions Cat about the fire after finding whale oil cans in her shed, while Elizabeth is baffled when a poor student gives her a costly gift.
The episode was rated 7.69 from 159 votes.
A health scare has everyone in Hope Valley worried about one of their own.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 66 votes.
Elizabeth confronts Nathan about his parenting style. Bill is offered a judgeship, but is unsure if he wants to take it. Rosemary hosts a girls-only night. Faith and Carson's romance blooms. Jesse finds surface oil, but can't afford to drill.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 99 votes.
When the coal company orders the town's widows to move and make way for new miners, Abigail devises a plan to keep the women in their homes.
The episode was rated 7.66 from 190 votes.
After a judge is intimidated into releasing two gunrunners, Bill recruits an old friend to help him track the criminals down. Abigail and Lucas clash over the saloon's late hours. Carson and Faith must decide whether to pursue their feelings.
The episode was rated 7.64 from 118 votes.
When a visitor from home arrives in Hope Valley, Elizabeth begins to question the direction of her heart and feelings for Jack. As Abigail struggles with how to help her daughter-in-law, Bill delves deeper into an undercover investigation.
The episode was rated 7.62 from 160 votes.
As Elizabeth nervously faces her first day of teaching, Jack must figure out which doomed miner wrote a personal message on a plank found in the mine.
The episode was rated 7.43 from 265 votes.
