Heartland: Season 8
Season Eight of Heartland continues the saga of a Western family as they chase big dreams and manage life's setbacks, while holding on to what matters most: courage, love, family and a home you can always come back to. The season begins with Amy arriving back from the European Equestrian circuit, still riding high on the opulent lifestyle and adrenaline of working with Prince Ahmed's high-performance horses. But if s
Season 8 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Heartland Season 7.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
Season Eight of Heartland continues the saga of a Western family as they chase big dreams and manage life's setbacks, while holding on to what matters most: courage, love, family and a home you can always come back to. The season begins with Amy arriving back from the European Equestrian circuit, still riding high on the opulent lifestyle and adrenaline of working with Prince Ahmed's high-performance horses. But if she thought life at Heartland was going to pick up where it left off, she is sadly mistaken. Amy's time away has changed her and everyone else back home. And as the family struggles through secrets, rivalries and misunderstandings, Amy and Ty must find solid ground in their relationship.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
There and Back Again
Sep 28, 2014 · 44 min
Amy returns from Europe but finds herself struggling to integrate back into life at Heartland and her relationship with Ty.
The Big Red Wall
Oct 5, 2014 · 44 min
Lou throws herself into party planning and forces Jack to meet with an old acquaintance.
Severed Ties
Oct 12, 2014 · 44 min
Lavish gifts from afar put more distance between Amy and Georgie.
Secrets and Lies
Oct 19, 2014 · 44 min
A surprising visitor at Heartland makes a unwelcome declaration. Amy is forced to deal with the devastating consequences.
Endings and Beginnings
Oct 26, 2014 · 44 min
Amy struggles to pair up some horses. Then is forced to go head to head with a rival trainer.
Steal Away
Nov 2, 2014 · 44 min
Amy blames Georgie and Jade when a clients horse keeps escaping. She then re-evaluates things when she learns the horse has hidden skills.
Walk a Mile
Nov 9, 2014 · 44 min
Amy struggles when she tries to help a Hutterite family who's Percherons have run amok during a hayride.
The Family Tree
Nov 23, 2014 · 44 min
Georgie's life at Heartland could change forever when a school project opens a door.
The Pike River Cull
Dec 7, 2014 · 44 min
When a threat of a cull looms over a herd of wild horses, Jack and Amy go to the aid of an old friend in Pike River.
The Heart of a River
Jan 11, 2015 · 44 min
Amy and Ty find themselves drawing closer as they make a desperate bid to save the wild horses.
The Silent Partner
Jan 18, 2015 · 44 min
A client reveals that Peter turned down a job offer, leaving Amy in a difficult position.
Broken Heartland
Feb 1, 2015 · 44 min
When Amy is invited to do a horse clinic in Montana, she and Ty decide to take a road trip together, but an unexpected encounter derails their plans.
Cowgirls Don't Cry
Feb 15, 2015 · 44 min
Tim opens a rodeo school, determined to help young people avoid injury while getting the training they need, but is immediately confronted with a problem student.
Riders on the Storm
Mar 1, 2015 · 44 min
Amy and Ty help Scott’s nephew realize he is worthy of continuing his family tradition of relay racing.
Eclipse of the Heart
Mar 8, 2015 · 44 min
Lou returns from Vancouver with an admission that threatens to change the Heartland family forever.
Faking It
Mar 15, 2015 · 44 min
The family strives to support a devastated Georgie when Lou and Peter are forced to tell her distressing news.
All I Need Is You
Mar 22, 2015 · 44 min
Lou spearheads preparations for the big day while Amy throws herself into gentling a rescue horse in order to avoid all the craziness.
Written in Stone
Mar 29, 2015 · 44 min
In order to give Amy and Ty the wedding they really want, Lou struggles to deal with a slew of last minute hurdles.