When Calls the Heart Mom's the Word (Season 12, Episode 5)
TV Episode | Drama, History, Romance

When Calls the Heart

Mom's the Word (Season 12, Episode 5)

TV Episode | Drama, History, Romance

Elizabeth develops a new method of teaching. Nathan goes undercover. A familiar face returns to Hope Valley with an unlucky heiress in tow. Lucas and Lee face their differences.

Creators

Brian Bird (co-creator) | Michael Landon Jr. (created by)

Showrunner

Lindsay Sturman

Director

Martin Wood

Writers

Janette Oke (based on the novel by) | Elizabeth Stewart (written by) | Liam Fearnley (story editor)

Composer

John Sereda

Cinematographer

Andrew Coppin (director of photography)

Editor

Jason King

Casting

Candice Elzinga | Martina Smyth

Production Designer

Sarah Mabberley (production design)

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 2, 2025

Release date

Feb 2, 2025 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

28 wins & 36 nominations

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26 cast members

Name	Known for
Erin Krakow Elizabeth Thornton Elizabeth Thornton See fewer	When Calls the Heart (2014)
Pascale Hutton Rosemary Coulter Rosemary Coulter See fewer	Sanctuary (2008)
Jack Wagner Bill Avery Bill Avery See fewer	The Bold and the Beautiful (1987)
Chris McNally Lucas Bouchard Lucas Bouchard See fewer	Altered Carbon (2018)
Kevin McGarry Nathan Grant Nathan Grant See fewer	Saw 3D (2010)
Kavan Smith Leland Coulter Leland Coulter See fewer	Stargate: Atlantis (2004)
Andrea Brooks Dr. Faith Carter Dr. Faith Carter See fewer	When Calls the Heart (2014)
Viv Leacock Joseph Canfield Joseph Canfield See fewer	Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)
Kayla Wallace Fiona Miller Fiona Miller See fewer	Landman (2024)
Amanda Wong Mei Sou Mei Sou See fewer	When Calls the Heart (2014)
Ben Rosenbaum Mike Hickam Mike Hickam See fewer	When Calls the Heart (2014)
Tiera Skovbye Ava Ava See fewer	2 Hearts (2020)
Jaeda Lily Miller Allie Grant Allie Grant See fewer	Midnight Sun (2018)
Daniel Smith Arnold Jed Campbell (as Daniel Arnold) Jed Campbell (as Daniel Arnold) See fewer	Lawrence & Holloman (2013)
Robert Lawrenson Toddy Davis Toddy Davis See fewer	Everything, Everything (2017)
Jacob Shoemay Oliver Garrett Oliver Garrett See fewer	Untamed (2025)
River Codack Earl Wyatt Earl Wyatt See fewer	Happy Face (2025)
Gracyn Shinyei Emily Montgomery Emily Montgomery See fewer	When Calls the Heart (2014)
Ava Grace Cooper Opal Weise Opal Weise See fewer	When Calls the Heart (2014)
Elias Leacock Cooper Canfield Cooper Canfield See fewer	The Boys (2019)
Vienna Leacock Angela Canfield Angela Canfield See fewer	Molly of Denali (2019)
Christian Michael Cooper Timmy Lawson Timmy Lawson See fewer	Supernatural (2005)
Hyland Goodrich Little Jack Thornton Little Jack Thornton See fewer	When Calls the Heart (2014)
Chloe McKinnon Lily Watson Lily Watson See fewer	The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024)
Billy Christos Jr. Toby Toby See fewer	When Calls the Heart (2014)
Sofia Hodsoni Talia Talia See fewer	Black Mirror (2011)