Good things come to those who hope.
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.
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.
Air date: 2014-01-11
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: 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.
Air date: 2014-01-18
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: 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.
Air date: 2014-01-25
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: While Jack investigates the suspicious church fire, Elizabeth tries to figure out why little Rosaleen can't speak and is terrified of miner Wendell.
Air date: 2014-02-01
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: 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.
Air date: 2014-02-08
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: The arrival of new miners in Coal Valley creates excitement among the townswomen, but Jack regards Billy, Elizabeth's earnest suitor, with suspicion.
Air date: 2014-02-15
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: As the town readies for the Miners' Games, Elizabeth and Billy's courtship heats up, and Jack investigates some thefts he suspects Billy is behind.
Air date: 2014-02-22
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Eager to start her life anew, Abigail concocts a bold but costly business proposition, while Elizabeth and Jack go to bat for a struggling student.
Air date: 2014-03-01
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Adam, the mine disaster's sole survivor, finally returns home but struggles to readjust. On short notice, Elizabeth puts on the Founders' Day play.
Air date: 2014-03-08
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Elizabeth's visiting sister causes a stir when she brings a wounded man to town, while Jack invites Elizabeth to a romantic dinner at Abigail's café.
Air date: 2014-03-15
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: As Elizabeth yearns for the absent Jack, Abigail pumps Gowen for details about the mine disaster, and Julie grows close to fugitive outlaw Nathaniel.
Air date: 2014-03-22
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Jack and Elizabeth's reunion is threatened by the appearance of a woman from Jack's past. Abigail welcomes forensics investigator Bill Avery to town.
Air date: 2014-03-29
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Helped by Jack, Bill investigates the mine explosion, while Elizabeth must decide whether to accept a job offer back East or remain in Coal Valley.