When Calls the Heart

After taking time off to care for her new baby, Elizabeth returns to teaching but soon realizes she needs more support than she could have imagined. Abigail prepares for the arrival of the telephone to Hope Valley. Bill and Gowen enter a bidding war for the town saloon. Rosemary tries to generate a romance between Faith and Carson.

Bill and Abigail are skeptical of Lucas, a newcomer to Hope Valley. Bill investigates him, with some help from a spy at the town's new switchboard. At the schoolhouse, Elizabeth teaches one of her students to find his confidence. Intrigued by the stock market, Abigail solicits Gowen's investment help. Meanwhile, Clara applies for a job at the saloon.

Bill turns to an old friend for help tracking down gunrunners responsible for the deaths of Mounties. Elizabeth uses her gentle guidance to help one of her students stand up for himself, while Abigail - always one to stand up for herself and the town – uses her power of persuasion when confronted with Lucas, an uncooperative business owner. Along with Abigail, Rosemary and Lee step up to help Elizabeth care for her baby. Meanwhile, Carson and Faith reevaluate their relationship.

After Abigail leaves with Cody to tend to her sick mother, Elizabeth is confronted by memories as a new Mountie, Nathan Grant, comes to Hope Valley. Bill reluctantly teams up with Nathan to investigate a robbery, and both men suspect that there is more to the crime than meets the eye. Rosemary buys a telephone, and Lee worries this new technology will contribute to her tendency to gossip. Meanwhile, Jesse's jealousy of Clara's boss reaches a boiling point.

A small earthquake hits Hope Valley. Elizabeth helps Nathan's niece connect with her new classmates. Bill contemplates an interesting job offer. Gowen makes a compelling offer of his own to Jesse and Clara. Meanwhile, Carson and Faith grow closer together.

When Hope Valley strikes oil, the newfound riches complicate matters in town. Also, Elizabeth helps Nathan's niece open up to her classmates, and learns more about Nathan in the process. Bill considers a new job. Carson helps Faith connect with her estranged father. Meanwhile, Fiona trains Florence at the town switchboard, and quickly realizes she has her work cut out for her.

Elizabeth receives some unexpected help from Lucas in her mission to create a town library and Rosemary shares a struggle on her heart with Lee. Bill also serves as judge in Hope Valley when Jesse sues Gowen. Bill and Nathan apprehend an infamous outlaw, "Gentleman Johnny" (Bruce Boxleitner) while Fiona and Rosemary explore different fashion ideas.

Strangers come to Hope Valley, and Elizabeth finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time. She must escape the precarious situation brought on by Lucas's mysterious past. Lee's business suffers when Gowen hires his top employees away. Meanwhile, Rosemary hosts some out of town visitors and finds that their help disturbs her otherwise peaceful domestic bliss.

Elizabeth looks to both baby Jack's future and her own. With the excitement of the approaching Hope Valley Founder's Day Festival, she plans his christening, with Julie, Bill, Rosemary, and Lee attending. Jesse plans a surprise for Clara meanwhile Bill finds some startling information about Gowen.