‘Heartland’ Season 20 U.S. Premiere Date Set: Get the Complete Schedule

Meredith Jacobs October 12, 2026, 11:00 am

What To Know

UP Faith & Family has set the U.S. premiere date for Heartland Season 20.
Find out what’s ahead, including plot details, and when there will be a break.

Heartland Season 20 is coming to the U.S. just in time for the holidays.

TV Insider has learned exclusively that Heartland Season 20 will premiere on Thursday, November 19, on UP Faith & Family. Episodes will be added weekly to the streaming service, with a four-week break after Episode 5 — giving you time to catch up over the holidays — before returning on Thursday, January 14. Premiere night will include an exclusive, live virtual viewing event where fans can watch together and connect.

When the series, which is the longest running, one-hour drama in Canadian television history, picks up in Season 20, “Amy [Amber Marshall] grapples with a difficult decision about her future with Nathan [Spencer Lord] and how that will affect her life at Heartland. Meanwhile, a dynamic rival gallops into town with serious horse skills, a flair for fashion and a dedicated online following. But her sudden arrival leaves Amy a little wary about her true intentions,” the description teases.

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It continues, “Lou [Michelle Morgan] has landed on her next grand business venture, but finds herself distracted by an impending milestone. As Katie [Baye McPherson] grows more independent, Lou is forced to confront and reflect on her own fears about what comes next. Jack [Shaun Johnston] is slow to trust Dex [Dylan Hawco] after he disappointed him last season, but once Dex proves he’s willing to change, Jack helps him to realize his true potential in the rodeo, and in life. In the face of uncertainty and the highs and lows of life on a ranch, Amy and the Barlett-Fleming family will defy the odds as they embark on another exhilarating chapter of this Western saga.”

“One of the things we love most about Heartland is the incredible connection fans have to the series and its characters,” said Crissie Miller, vice president, content strategy at UP Entertainment, in a statement. “For years, we’ve been proud to be the destination where U.S. audiences can watch new seasons of Heartland first, and we’re thrilled to once again bring Season 20 to our subscribers so close to its Canadian premiere. As fans ourselves, we know how much anticipation surrounds each new chapter. Our watch party is a chance to celebrate together, share in the excitement and connect with fellow Heartland fans as this beloved story continues.”

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Heartland, based on Lauren Brooke’s books, is executive produced by Michael Weinberg, Tom Cox, Jordy Randall, Mark Haroun (who also serves as showrunner), and Ken Craw. Dean Bennett and Caitlin D. Fryers are co-executive producers. Jess Maldaner is a producer for Season 20. This season is also written by Haroun, Craw, Fryers, Mika Collins, and Tanvi Bhatia, and directed by Bennett, Ken Filewych, Michelle Morgan, Alicia K. Harris, Melanie Scrofano, and Maldaner.

For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Entertainment, Factual & Sports; Trish Williams is Executive Director, Scripted Content; and Barbara Mamabolo is Executive in Charge of Production. The CBC original series is produced by Dynamo Films and SEVEN24 Films.