Wind at My Back (1996–2001)

1. S01E01Four Walls and a Roof (1)December 1, 1996—Financial hardships of the Great Depression hit Honey Bailey and her family, changing the life they had known.
2. S01E02Four Walls and a Roof (2)December 1, 1996—May struggles to handle the boys, especially a defiant Hub, who resolves to get he and his brother back to their mother. In North Bridge, H
3. S01E03No Way of TellingDecember 8, 1996 10.0Honey's brother disappears with her savings. Meanwhile, the boys search for clues to a bank robbery.
4. S01E04A Family of Independent MeansDecember 15, 1996—Honey is fired and cannot find another job. Meanwhile, Hub and Fat try to earn money.
5. S01E05My Dog PalDecember 22, 1996—Hub and Fat earn money taking care of a dog.
6. S01E06Something From NothingJanuary 5, 1997—Uncle Bob gets Hub a job on weekends at a local farm and Fat manages to win a small part in a local Chautaugua show. Meanwhile, when Honey
7. S01E07Moonshine StruckJanuary 12, 1997—While adapting to life with her mother-in-law and coping with her new job, Honey becomes attracted to a charming, but self-centred, local po
8. S01E08Train To NowhereJanuary 19, 1997—Honey and Grace help Max adapt one of his unsold radio plays for the local drama society, only to see it consume Aunt Toppy's life.
9. S01E09Aunt Grace's WeddingJanuary 26, 1997—Complications and a disapproving May threaten Grace's secret plans to attend an out-of-town wedding with Judd.
10. S01E10No Place Like HomeFebruary 2, 1997—Trouble ensues when Uncle Joe makes a surprise visit to New Bedford; Honey and the boys continue their battle to bring baby Violet home.
11. S01E11Chasing RainbowsFebruary 9, 1997—The boys concoct some hair-brained schemes to raise money for Honey's birthday present; May gets into hot water when fundraising proceeds go
12. S01E12Moving MountainsFebruary 16, 1997—Hub has trouble with school and gets involved with a bad crowd.
13. S01E13Back In My Arms AgainFebruary 23, 1997—With Honey away at a hairdressing course, Fat learns that Matilda and Hugh plan to leave the country with Violet.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Many Happy ReturnsSeptember 28, 1997—Max's brother Del arrives for Honey and Max's wedding.
2. S02E02Never Sleep Three In A BedOctober 5, 1997—Max faces resistance from Hub and Fat.
3. S02E03The Agony ColumnOctober 12, 1997—Grace's on-air advice column becomes popular.
4. S02E04Triple TroubleOctober 19, 1997—A rebellious tomboy arrives in New Bedford with his grandfather.
5. S02E05Summer Dreams, Summer NightmaresOctober 26, 1997—Financial straits at the mine cause marital problems for Bob.
6. S02E06The ChampNovember 2, 1997 10.0Joe arrives in New Bedford to promote a group of wrestlers.
7. S02E07By Gosh Or By GollyNovember 9, 1997—The workers refuse to return to the mine until it is deemed to be safe.
8. S02E08CareersNovember 23, 1997—The school holds a Career Day.
9. S02E09Radio WavesNovember 30, 1997—Grace faces a protest over the cancellation of a radio show.
10. S02E10A Ghost of a ChanceDecember 7, 1997—The kids try to find a ghost at the New Bedford Hotel.
11. S02E11A Meeting of the ClanDecember 14, 1997—May's cousin Jesse arrives from Nova Scotia.
12. S02E12Of All That Human Hearts EndureDecember 21, 1997—May's heart pains worsen as she works more and more hours at the mine office.
13. S02E13Smiling ThroughDecember 21, 1997—May watches as the mine falls out of her reach, and finally realizes the importance of family.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01The Resurrection of MayJanuary 24, 1999—May is pained to see New Bedford suffering from the bankrupcy of Silver Dome Mine. Luke Gerrard returns to New Bedford, provoking May to fi
2. S03E02The Long WeekendJanuary 31, 1999—Hub, Fat and Maisey enter the New Bedford Bed Race; Grace resigns herself to life as a spinster; Max and Honey's 'romantic' weekend at the c
3. S03E03The Forever LeapApril 11, 1999—Hub's irresponsible behaviour causes Honey concern.
4. S03E04My Beautiful MomFebruary 7, 1999—Photographer Tucker Findlay arrives in town for the New Bedford Fall Fair, which Grace is organizing for the first time. Toppy's daughter D
5. S03E05The FeverMarch 14, 1999—Hub is attracted to Alice. The Cramps seek a partner for a new bus line venture. Fat and Maisey sees an overturned truck.
6. S03E06The Crystal SkullFebruary 21, 1999—May inherits a mysterious crystal skull that seems to posess extraordinary powers; Maisy faces the truth about her father.
7. S03E07Public EnemiesMarch 7, 1999—A local crime gang, dubbed the Burlesque Bandits, is terrifying the citizens of New Bedford; a mysterious newcomer is curious about Maisey.
8. S03E08New DirectionsMarch 21, 1999—May boycotts the Royal Dominion Bank when Mr. Sainsbury refuses to reinstate her line of credit. Del takes a new direction in his life.
9. S03E09The StrapMarch 28, 1999—Max disagrees with Principal Whitney's disciplinary measures. Grace is obsessed with the Dionne Quintuplets. Jim, a new teacher, arrive
10. S03E10Grace of HollywoodJanuary 17, 1999—When film director Nathan Sparks arrives in town, Graces's dreams of stardom suddenly seem in reach. Ignored by Hub and his friends, Fat
11. S03E11MarathonApril 4, 1999—The New Bedford radio station hosts a dance marathon.
12. S03E12A Mission For HoneyApril 18, 1999—Honey nurses a family stricken with influenza.
13. S03E13Life On MarsApril 18, 1999—Fat tries to make sense of his world. Grace plays a role in Ollie and Marjorie's wedding. Lorna confronts May about the relationship be

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01All This And Heaven TooJanuary 16, 2000—Grace Bailey plans a quiet vacation at the family cabin, but bumps into the Fletts and an old family enemy. Toppy moves into her new home.
2. S04E02It Don't Mean A ThingJanuary 30, 2000—Toppy pursues her dream of opening an Academy for the Arts. Hub meets Laura Bridgeman
3. S04E03A Girl In TroubleFebruary 6, 2000—Alice returns to New Bedford. Grace thinks about buying a car.
4. S04E04A River RagesFebruary 13, 2000—A famous novelist comes to New Bedford.
5. S04E05After LeoFebruary 27, 2000—When Leo McGuinty dies, Maisey finds out that she is to live with May.
6. S04E06Faith HealerMarch 5, 2000—A faith healer wanders into New Bedford.
7. S04E07Remembrance DayMarch 12, 2000—Remembrance Day stirs up memories in the townfolk.
8. S04E08The Shadow BoxerMarch 19, 2000—Del Sutton returns to New Bedford. Fat becomes obsessed with boxing.
9. S04E09Murmur Most FoulMarch 26, 2000—Max decides to write a murder mystery to earn some money.
10. S04E10The Wild Blue YonderApril 2, 2000—As his high-school reunion nears, Ollie ponders his dream.
11. S04E11A Family AgainOctober 15, 2000—Honey returns from the sanitarium, and worries about Hub's involvement in Alice's situation.
12. S04E12A Formal AffairOctober 22, 2000—Laura invites Hub to a ball in Toronto. Doris comes to New Bedford for a visit.
13. S04E13The Foolish HeartOctober 29, 2000—Alice is faced a difficult situation. A visit from Pritchard's grandparents affects Jim and Grace's relationship.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Coming of AgeNovember 5, 2000—A mysterious stranger arrives in New Bedford and expresses interest in Grace. Fat tries to prove to himself that he is no longer a little k
2. S05E02Oh Happy DayNovember 12, 2000—The situation with Grace causes stress for May. Grace and Van's thoughts turn to wedding plans. Honey's salon reopens, but she has trouble
3. S05E03The Trick CyclistDecember 3, 2000—Members of the family struggle with how to take care of May while maintaining their own lives. Maisey worries that she will be shipped off a
4. S05E04New Girls In TownDecember 10, 2000—May's nurse arrives in New Bedford. A new girl enters Fat and Pritchard's class.
5. S05E05The Spanish PrisonerJanuary 7, 2001—Grace and Van arrive at Lakeview Estate.
6. S05E06Marriage of True MindsJanuary 14, 2001—Max looks forward to his anniversary with Honey. Someone is sending Rebecca secret admirer letters. Hub receives a letter for athletics.
7. S05E07For God and CountryJanuary 21, 2001—The town council seeks a new mayor for New Bedford.
8. S05E08Enter Eddie JacksonJanuary 28, 2001—Hub gets to know a young man who is passing through town. Fat seeks a chess master to coach him in the game. Someone special pays May a vis
9. S05E09The Summer PlagueFebruary 4, 2001—New Bedford readies itself for the annual Silver Dome fishing tournament and Bank picnic at Bass Lake.
10. S05E10ReconciliationFebruary 11, 2001—A man who worked with Hub at the lumber mill takes up a temporary position at the mine. The Bell Award is to be presented in New Bedford, a
11. S05E11Crack In The MirrorFebruary 18, 2001—The Masked Rider comes to town. Grace receives a strange letter.
12. S05E12Secrets and LiesApril 1, 2001—Grace confronts Van about his identity.
13. S05E13Pay BackApril 1, 2001—Grace decides how she will deal with Van. Honey and Max talk to Hub about his future.
14. S05E14A Wind at My Back Christmas Part 1December 23, 2001—Wartime tensions find their way into New Bedford and divide the Bailey and Sutton families.
15. S05E15A Wind at My Back Christmas Part 2December 23, 2001—Wartime tensions find their way into New Bedford and divide the Bailey and Sutton families.

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