Just days after giving Hallmark fans a great teaser about when season 13 of “When Calls the Heart” will premiere, a key additional detail has been released. How soon can WCTH viewers check out the upcoming premiere?
Season 13 of ‘When Calls the Heart’ Premieres on January 4, 2026
On November 20, a new post on the Hallmark Channel’s Instagram page revealed that “When Calls the Heart” season 13 will debut on Sunday, January 4. In addition, the episodes will be available the following day on Hallmark+.
The video began with Erin Krakow, dressed as her character, Elizabeth, wishing everybody a Merry Christmas. She added, “We’ve got a very special gift for you.”
Next in the video was Melissa Gilbert, who is returning in season 13 as Georgie. Gilbert teased, “Guess who’s coming back to Hope Valley?”
While “When Calls the Heart” fans may have thought that Gilbert was teasing her own return, that wasn’t the case. Brooke Shields appeared in the video and exclaimed, “It’s me!”
Shields added, “I’m so happy to be returning to ‘When Calls the Heart.'”
The video ended with Krakow insisting that fans won’t want to miss what’s ahead.
As EntertainmentNow previously shared, a teaser shared by Hallmark during the premiere of Krakow’s “Christmas Above the Clouds” revealed that season 13 would debut in January.
Having “When Calls the Heart” premiere on January 4 follows suit with when Hallmark fans got to see the premiere of season 12. That season premiered on Sunday, January 5.
WCTH Fans Are Eager to Get Started
Word of Shields’ return to “When Calls the Heart,” as well as the return of Gilbert, had been previously revealed.
On October 2, People reported that Shields would appear on season 13. She reprises the character she played a decade ago, Charlotte. She is the mother of the late Jack, thus she is also the mother-in-law to Elizabeth and grandmother to Little Jack.
Shields will appear in three episodes of season 13.
In June, Wagner revealed to TV Insider that Gilbert would be back for season 13 of “When Calls the Heart” as well. Gilbert and Wagner’s characters shared a kiss in season 12, and he hinted that there is more to come.
Fans of “Where Calls the Heart,” often referred to as “Hearties,” made their excitement known.
“Running into 2026 like a track star…LET’S GOOOOOOO SEASON 13,” one fan commented on Instagram.
Another gushed, “This is so exciting!!! The show only gets better and better!!!”
Someone else added, “Wooohooo! Can’t wait to see what’s in store for our little Valley! Let’s go fam!”
