When Hope Calls (2019–present)

TV ShowOn airDrama, Family, Romance3 seasons, 24 episodes
When Hope Calls posterReview score: 63%

Plot

When Hope Calls tells the story of sisters Lillian and Grace who open an orphanage in the 1916 Western town of Brookfield. Caught between the traditions of cattle ranchers and the ambitions of a growing town, they strive to find romance and happiness while overcoming the challenges of helping the children in their care. Throughout their journey, they discover community, acceptance and love as they create the family they always longed to have. Familiar faces from Hope Valley, including Rosemary and Leland Coulter and Mountie Nathan Grant will be visiting Brookfield throughout the season.

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  1. 01When Hope Calls S01E05A House UnitedS01E05 · 10.0Lillian and Grace are put to the test when a government worker arrives to inspect the orphanage and question Grace's past. Tess pauses her endeavor to buy a truck when Ronnie needs her help.
  2. 02When Hope Calls S02E01A Country Christmas, Part OneS02E01 · 8.0Brookfield hosts a Christmas festival as one of three contenders in Harper’s Bazaar’s search for America’s #1 Country Christmas Town. The entire town is preoccupied with creating the essence of Christmas for the photojournalist’s lens, though, behind the scenes, residents are not living the spirit of the season. In the midst of the fuss, a stagecoach appears, and out steps Abigail Stanton and her son, Cody, who have brought a troubled boy to Lillian’s orphanage.

Episodes by season

Season0110Episodes2019Aired 10.0Season avg
  1. S01E01When Hope Calls S01E01New HopeAugust 30, 2019—Sisters Lillian and Grace face disapproval when they establish an orphanage in the former's hometown. But when a fire breaks out, they're sw
  2. S01E02When Hope Calls S01E02From the AshesAugust 30, 2019—Lillian rises to the defense of two of her boys when they become Constable Gabriel Kinslow's prime suspects in the investigation of the town
  3. S01E03When Hope Calls S01E03Out of the PastSeptember 6, 2019—Lillian has to decide whether or not an old photograph will provide the means to mend fences with Tess Stewart. Meanwhile, Grace is blindsid
  4. S01E04When Hope Calls S01E04Lost and FoundSeptember 13, 2019—Lillian searches for an orphan's family member. Gabriel meets face to face with the bank robber who tried to kill him. Grace and Chuck grow
  5. S01E05When Hope Calls S01E05A House UnitedSeptember 20, 2019 10.0Lillian and Grace are put to the test when a government worker arrives to inspect the orphanage and question Grace's past. Tess pauses her e
  6. S01E06When Hope Calls S01E06The SearchSeptember 27, 2019—When a train robber is spotted near Brookfield, Lillian and Grace must do everything in their power to keep the orphans safe. Nathan Grant v
  7. S01E07When Hope Calls S01E07SurpriseOctober 4, 2019—It's the sisters' first chance to celebrate Grace's birthday together since reuniting and Lillian is determined to make it perfect. Meanwhil
  8. S01E08When Hope Calls S01E08About a GirlOctober 11, 2019—A visitor from Grace's past comes into town. Lillian and Grace try to bring a family together.
  9. S01E09When Hope Calls S01E09House in OrderOctober 18, 2019—A reporter comes to Brookfield to do a story on Tess's late husband. Gabriel's investigation hits close to home. Chuck and Grace face an imp
  10. S01E10When Hope Calls S01E10Where Hope GoesOctober 25, 2019—Lillian and Grace make a difficult choice in order to do what's best for one of their orphans. Gabriel hopes to get his man before Lillian,

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season028Episodes2021–25Aired 8.0Season avg
  1. S02E01When Hope Calls S02E01A Country Christmas, Part OneDecember 18, 2021 8.0Brookfield hosts a Christmas festival as one of three contenders in Harper’s Bazaar’s search for America’s #1 Country Christmas Town. The en
  2. S02E02When Hope Calls S02E02A Country Christmas, Part TwoDecember 18, 2021—Photojournalist Paul Franklin is wrapping his stay in Brookfield. By now, he blends in as the town prepares for Christmas Eve. Lillian, the
  3. S02E03When Hope Calls S02E03A New BeginningApril 6, 2025—Nora arrives in Brookfield led by an unexpected family connection, while the town welcomes a new Mountie. Hannah Lawrence arrives to claim h
  4. S02E04When Hope Calls S02E04So Long, Not GoodbyeApril 13, 2025—Nora helps Charlotte find the missing foal and Maggie's parents offer her an early birthday present as she contemplates if Sam is more than
  5. S02E05When Hope Calls S02E05Finding Our WayApril 20, 2025—Nora and Mountie Fletcher set out together and run into trouble; Hannah Lawrence returns to town and clashes with Wyatt, the foreman of her
  6. S02E06When Hope Calls S02E06The Truth Shall Set You FreeApril 27, 2025—Nora helps a new orphan acclimate. Maggie's baking causes a dilemma for Sam. Hannah holds an auction. Someone from Tess' past arrives.
  7. S02E07When Hope Calls S02E07Bringing to LightMay 4, 2025—Nora and Mountie Fletcher track down a dubious claim. Hannah and Wyatt have a tough decision to make. Maggie tends to the orphans. Trouble b
  8. S02E08When Hope Calls S02E08A Season of ChangeMay 11, 2025—The town celebrates. Love blooms. The Mounties and ranchers team up to protect the ranchers' livelihood.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season036Episodes2026Aired—Season avg
  1. S03E01When Hope Calls S03E01GratitudeApril 5, 2026—The Mounties track a dangerous criminal, Nora helps a child find something she lost, an opportunity for Hannah puts Wyatt in a tough spot.
  2. S03E02When Hope Calls S03E02DreamsApril 12, 2026—Nora's relationship with Fletcher is tested, Hannah notices Wyatt and Lucie growing closer, Sam weighs his professional option.
  3. S03E03JusticeApril 19, 2026—The new Reverend helps Nora teach the kids baseball. Reynolds falls for Justine and Debbie's new business gives Sam and Ronnie trouble.
  4. S03E04CurveballApril 26, 2026—The robbery investigation intensifies as Reynolds questions Justine about her stolen ring.
  5. S03E05SalvationMay 3, 2026—
  6. S03E06PassagesMay 10, 2026—

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Cast

Wendy CrewsonWendy CrewsonTess StewartNeil CroneNeil CroneRonnie Stewart

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