When Hope Calls

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.

Drama

Seasons

1. New Hope

Air Date: 2019-08-30

Sisters Lillian and Grace face disapproval when they establish an orphanage in Lillian's hometown. But when a fire breaks out, they are swept up in the community's effort to prevent the blaze from engulfing the town.

2. From the Ashes

Air Date: 2019-08-30

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 fire. Rosemary and Lee Coulter come to Brookfield to help with reconstruction efforts.

3. Out of the Past

Air Date: 2019-09-06

Lillian has to decide whether or not an old photograph will provide the means to mend fences with Tess Stewart. Meanwhile, Grace is blindsided when Chuck Stewart decides he can make life easier for her on her new job.

4. Lost and Found

Air Date: 2019-09-13

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 closer but Tess orchestrates a scenario to extinguish their romantic spark. Maggie helps Joe with an old shoulder injury.

5. A House United

Air Date: 2019-09-20

Lillian 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.

6. The Search

Air Date: 2019-09-27

When a train robber is spotted near Brookfield, Lillian and Grace must do everything in their power to keep the orphans safe. Nathan Grant visits. Tess interviews candidates for a new foreman. Maggie makes an interesting discovery at the infirmary.

7. Surprise

Air Date: 2019-10-04

It's the sisters' first chance to celebrate Grace's birthday together since reuniting and Lillian is determined to make it perfect. Meanwhile Gabe tracks down a key witness and gets more information in the robbery investigation.

8. About a Girl

Air Date: 2019-10-11

A visitor from Grace's past comes into town. Lillian and Grace try to bring a family together.

9. House in Order

Air Date: 2019-10-18

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 impasse in their relationship.

10. Where Hope Goes

Air Date: 2019-10-25

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, or anyone else, gets hurt. Chuck realizes that it is time to share his true feelings.

1. A Country Christmas (1)

Air Date: 2025-04-03

Brookfield 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.

2. A Country Christmas (2)

Air Date: 2025-04-10

Photojournalist Paul Franklin is wrapping his stay in Brookfield. By now, he blends in as the town prepares for Christmas Eve. Lillian, the orphans, and Gabriel are running out of options to restore the troubled boy’s hope for better times. Just when all seems lost, a secret Santa appears to fulfill all holiday wishes, and Abigail has a profound conversation with a dear friend from the past. Meanwhile, Paul’s lens is recording every miraculous moment.