When Calls the Heart: Season 9
During season nine of When Calls the Heart, the town of Hope Valley experiences a period of growth accompanied by new challenges that impact the community. A major topic of conversation throughout the town is the upcoming mayoral race. Elizabeth and Lucas turn their attention toward nurturing their new relationship. Meanwhile, Nathan directs his energy and focus entirely toward his career as a Mountie. Additional cha
Season 9 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Elizabeth Thatcher is a young school teacher from a wealthy Eastern family.
- Elizabeth migrated from the big city to teach school in a small Western coal mining town.
- The series is a Western romantic drama television series inspired by Janette Oke's book from her Canadian West series.
- The series was created by Michael Landon Jr. and Brian Bird.
Season overview
During season nine of When Calls the Heart, the town of Hope Valley experiences a period of growth accompanied by new challenges that impact the community. A major topic of conversation throughout the town is the upcoming mayoral race. Elizabeth and Lucas turn their attention toward nurturing their new relationship. Meanwhile, Nathan directs his energy and focus entirely toward his career as a Mountie. Additional changes in the community include the arrival of a new pharmacist in town. Elsewhere, Rosemary and Lee continue their work running the town newspaper. The community navigates these developments as Hope Valley continues to evolve.
Episode Guide
Season 9 Progress Shield
In Like a Lion
Mar 6, 2022 · 42 min
Change is in the air for Hope Valley with the foundry to be built and the upcoming mayoral election. Elizabeth arrives home from a trip to Hamilton. A potential investor arrives in
Out Like a Lamb
Mar 13, 2022 · 42 min
Hope Valley elects a new mayor. Lucas and Elizabeth try to find the "little moments" in their relationship. Elizabeth offers to help Nathan with his horse after the hit-and-run, bu
Turn of the Page
Mar 20, 2022 · 42 min
Elizabeth's book is finally published and it’s the talk of the town. Lucas plans a surprise party to celebrate the event, but some bad book reviews have Elizabeth in a less social
Straight from the Heart
Mar 27, 2022 · 42 min
Elizabeth sees a new side of Lucas when a flu bug leaves her without a babysitter, and he volunteers to watch Little Jack.
Journey into the Light
Apr 3, 2022 · 42 min
School Inspector Augustus Landis is back in town and starts questioning Elizabeth’s new accreditation to teach Angela. Lucas and Nathan decide to have a race, animal vs. machine.
Past, Present, Future
Apr 10, 2022 · 41 min
Lee writes a new editorial in the Valley Voice. Gowen worries about the oil company’s intentions now that Fiona has all but secured a deal with investors.
Hope Valley Days (1)
Apr 17, 2022 · 42 min
Mayor Hickam decides that Hope Valley needs to get back to its hopeful, joyous roots and decides to host Hope Valley Days, a collective celebration inspired by giving, fun, hope an
Hope Valley Days (2)
Apr 24, 2022 · 42 min
Residents of Hope Valley continue to enjoy the town’s firstever Hope Valley Days Festival. But with an unwelcome visitor unexpectedly still in town, everyone comes together not jus
Recent Memory
May 1, 2022 · 42 min
Walden returns to town, putting more pressure than ever on Lucas and the residents of Hope Valley. Bill comes up with a plan to stop Walden while new investors arrive from the oil
Never Say Never
May 8, 2022 · 42 min
Elizabeth and Rosemary disagree on the best way to share unsettling news with the town about the coal mines, but that’s put behind them when Rosemary hears even more shocking news.
Smoke on the Water
May 15, 2022 · 42 min
With the mine reopening imminent, Gowen decides to take drastic measures to make sure it stays closed. Elizabeth and Lucas struggle to communicate with each other. Lucas gets out o
Rock, A Bye, Baby
May 22, 2022 · 42 min
Elizabeth worries about her relationship with Lucas, while Bill helps Gowen through the fallout of the mine explosion. Rosemary and Lee receive some news.