When Calls the Heart: Season 5
Season 5 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 When Calls the Heart Season 4.
- 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.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Believing
Feb 18, 2018
Elizabeth’s sister, Julie, visits Hope Valley in her quest to become a teacher. Lee is made acting Sheriff when Abigail and Bill leave town to testify in Gowen’s trial. Carson has
Hearts and Minds
Feb 25, 2018
Elizabeth mentors Julie, who finds teaching more difficult than she imagined. Abigail has to find a way to convince the railroad to build its depot in Hope Valley.
Home Is Where the Heart Is
Mar 4, 2018
Jack returns and he and Elizabeth start planning their future. Sparks fly between Carson and a new arrival. Elizabeth teaches her students the difference between facts and speculat
Open Hearts
Mar 11, 2018
Abigail has to figure out how to keep the town’s bank afloat. Elizabeth struggles to understand what troubles one of her young students. Rosemary goes overboard planning Jack and E
My Heart Is Yours
Mar 18, 2018
Jack and Elizabeth’s plan to get married is put in jeopardy and Bill has difficulties transporting a prisoner.
Love and Marriage
Mar 25, 2018
Jack and Elizabeth’s relationship is put to the test. Pastor Frank and Abigail make a decision about their future. Bill helps a girl solve a mystery.
Heart of the Matter
Apr 1, 2018
Elizabeth assigns her students to follow business leaders in Hope Valley. Abigail and the town host two possible investors for the failing bank. Bill’s life is disrupted when AJ Fo
Weather the Storm
Apr 8, 2018
Bill is put in serious jeopardy while transporting AJ to face trial. Abigail tries to save the town from an investor who will hurt Hope Valley. Carson is faced with a life and de
In My Dreams
Apr 15, 2018
The widow of Lee's former silent partner arrives and gives Gowen a chance to run a company again. Elizabeth tutors an unexpected new student, and the residents of Hope Valley consp
Close to My Heart
Apr 22, 2018
In the 3 weeks since the arrival of devastating news, Hope Valley has come together in love and support in a time of sadness.