‘When Calls the Heart’ Renewed for Season 13: Everything We Know So Far
When Calls the Heart Season 12 has come to a close, but Hearties can breathe a sigh of relief. The beloved series, which remains Hallmark Channel‘s longest-running original series, has been renewed for Season 13.
The network confirmed the show’s renewal during the Season 12 finale on March 23. Scroll down for the latest updates about When Calls the Heart Season 13.
When will When Calls the Heart Season 13 premiere?
Hallmark revealed that When Calls the Heart Season 13 will premiere in 2026 on Hallmark Channel and will stream the next day on Hallmark+, where all seasons are currently available.
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“Hearties are far more than a fan base — they are a connected community, as loyal and supportive as the characters of Hope Valley,” remarked Samantha DiPippo, Senior Vice President of programming, Hallmark Media. “It is an honor to tell stories of hope, resilience, humor and romance that continue to resonate with millions of viewers for twelve seasons and beyond.”
What happened at the end of When Calls the Heart Season 12?
The Season 12 finale ended with Elizabeth, Nathan, Allie, and Little Jack leaving Hope Valley for Cape Fullerton. Elizabeth made a last-minute decision to head to Cape Fullerton after Little Jack’s insulin injections weren’t properly refrigerated during transit.
With a new insulin lab at Cape Fullerton, which Elizabeth found out about from Charlotte Thornton, Elizabeth knew that would be the best place for Little Jack to get the care he needs right now. Fret not, Hearties. Elizabeth vowed to return to Hope Valley.
Will Season 13 of When Calls the Heart be the final season?
Hallmark has expressed no interest in slowing down when it comes to When Calls the Heart. The series remains a core aspect of the network, and the Hearties fandom just keeps getting bigger.
Is When Calls the Heart getting another spinoff?
It’s possible! The first spinoff, When Hope Calls, moved to Great American Family and hasn’t aired since 2021. Hallmark’s EVP of programming Lisa Hamilton Daly is open to the idea of expanding the When Calls the Heart universe.
“We always have conversations about how to expand our IP. It’s a constant conversation, but for that one, it’s going so well still. It’s hard to think, who would you peel off?” she told Variety. “Erin [Krakow] is really central to the show, as many of the cast members are. It’s possible, were that show to reach a conclusion, then we might think about what to do, but at this point, we plan to keep going.”
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I think rent across the heart is the best thing Hallmark put on I hope it doesn't leave I will be devastated I watch it from the very beginning and I hope that it will go on so I can watch it till the end I don't want it to end I don't think anybody that has watched the whole series wants it to end please don't do it Hallmark
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Hopefully season 13 renewal is announced early! I hope we'll get to see many seasons of Elizabeth and Nathan's married life! 🥰 I love them and Rosemary and Lee's story the most.
I also love that Hope Valley is a character as well. I love this town and what it stands for. Best show on tv! 🥰
Btw it's the only show both my mom and I enjoy. 😊 Unfortunately there's no German dubbing after season 6. My mom would love to watch all of the series as well. 🙏
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I sure hope they continue to keep this show going. What's been going on with Hallmark lately is very annoying...be careful actors they may consider you old looking and not let you perform, it seems no one is safe and if they bring Lori back I and friends will be out of here
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I would be glad to see the series fold. The story was ruined with E dumped L. But worse of all is the way that viewers were treated by BB and Ls and by Erin and kevin. We felt betrayed and then disappointed that they were disrespectful to us calling us offensive name. We will never know why they did it. But we are pretty sure it was jealousy from Erin and Kevin that initiated it. Disappointed that HM has continued to allow this kind of behavior. The series is boring, seems fake/forced. The characters (with exception of Lucas) all changed for the worse. Its now
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I hope they bring WCTH back; it’s a delightful show, no vulgarity and it does involve children. However, in my opinion, they shouldn’t bring Lori back because we all understand what she did was wrong but it was out there for everyone to read and see and what will the children of the show think.
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That forgiveness is important and that redemption is possible.
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I myself was to sure about it but now I’m enjoying it. Nathan is there for her in her time of need where Lucas was more involved in his problems. I say give it a chance.
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I preferred her romance with Lucas, and not Nathan. Nathan’s character somehow seems creepy to me. Erin Kraków’s character seemed much more authentic in the early days that made the show more interesting, but now seems more corny. I don’t know if that’s because the two male romantic characters just don’t have enough chemistry with her because she seemed more”natural” when Jack was in the show.
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When Lucas got shot, I expected to see his mother show up. Then all of last season, she did not write to check on his health.
Did I miss her demise?
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Can’t wait for the next episode. Hope coming soon. Hope it never stops showing.
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Love the show Waiting for next season
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I started watching from day one and loved it. It was the wonderful Sunday night series that was faith based, feel good series. Great to sit down after a long week and enjoy the evening before starting another week We invested ourselves with the town and the character..we watched one love story end and hoped that the teacher would someday find another love that good. Then she did.We saw her get pass her issues, start to follow her dreams. She fell in love with a man who loved her, encouraged and supported her dreams. He was patient, kind, and only wanted her to be happy .He bonded with her son and treated him like his own. Great romance with such chemistry. All this time a mounty had his sights on the lady. Not love but feeling of obligation to watch over her because of his own guilt from causing her husband to be killed. When the lady chooses the other guy the mounty turns into a bully and a stalker in an attempt t break them up. Finally he bullies her , influencing her that she is abandoning the students and she is disloyal to her dead husbands memory. Then her best friend tells her she should dump the good guy because he might expect her to move out of the town and that would break up their friendship. So she dumps the guy. Now the series is boring. She is with the mounty but it all looks fake. liike a forced realationship. . She usually appears anxious when with the guy. Her dreams are tossed away. He has no idea about her dreams and doesnt care
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Well, I guess that's one way to look at it....
She was in love with The Mounty the whole time but scared to follow her heart. These two have the same loving and good hearts. The other man, saloon owner and newly elected governor, has an evil side. Not a good fit for Elizabeth.
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I love the show and continue to watch it
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I want season 13 renewed for next year.I love this series because it feels like home and family. It takes me away from my problems for an hour. It takes me to a place that is calm and relaxing. I love that E;lizabeth and Nathan are together finally. I want to see Elizabeth and Nathan get engaged and finally married. I have recorded every episode, I also have all the seasons and episodes. I watch them over and over because I love the series so much. I wished it could go on forever.
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I love the long awaited Nathan & Elizabeth love story and can’t wait for S12! Also, Nathan should be in charge of investigations and crime solving. Hope we see more of Nathan and Bill as lawman and judge bringing criminals to justice.
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I’m so glad she ended up with Nathan! I was all for Lucas at first but, ‘the teacher and the Mountie’ are both ‘boots on the ground’ community servants, and these two happen to both be single parents who support eachother in every way. Lucas was always distracted - although, he’s also such a good guy! He needs a better match… someone witty and spicy and available to him. 💝 Yeay for Season 13!
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Lori has to get back to WCTH ASAP! It made me happy to see her in a WHC episode with Jack's ghost. Since she left, the show has never been the same. The town's camaraderie was held together by her character, Abigail. I wouldn't have kept watching the show if it weren't for her, and losing Jack was heartbreaking enough. Please think her return to the series. TY!
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Also hope they DO bring Lori back!!! Please
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It is so nice to watch these episodes. True Christian morals Hopefully seasons will never stop.
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I was a late-comer & only started watching WCTH this past year. Now I’m on my second round of watching again from the 1st episode cause I need my WCTH fix while waiting for Season 13. The residents of HV feel like family or dear friends & HV feels like home. It’s my escape from the world & my own troubles. And I’m on the “bring back Lori” bandwagon & hope there’s negotiating going on. Her personal life’s troubles are that. Personal. Abigail is the glue that keeps HV together & Lori IS Abigail. I also love Mr. Gowan & every other character. Would love to see all those who have moved on, come back for a visit from time to time. I miss them all. Great job, Hallmark! WCTH is a definite winner!!!!
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I think we need more memories of Elizabeth with jack thornton I liked them 2 together but I’m rooting for Nathan and her too it’s so hard I love the show!!!
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Season 2 of When Hope Calls was on GAF from March - May in 2025 and will be back again in 2026. With Jesse Hutch, Sarah Fisher, Nick Bateman, Christopher Russell and Cindy Busby. The writer apparently is paying attention to what shows are on.
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The first thing that comes to mind is, He who throws the first stone.
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I think "Lee" said it best, and looking back - all throughout the "triangle," there were subtle wistful hints that the story has always been about a "lady and her Mounty." And, Hope Valley 😉
(Though, if I were writing Elizabeth's story, I would've had her contact daddy for funds for indoor plumbing at those row houses 🙂
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