When Calls the Heart Sets Season 12 Premiere Date — New Trailer Introduces Melissa Gilbert’s Character

Happy New Year, Hearties.

When Calls the Heart will return for Season 12 just after the new year, Hallmark Channel announced Saturday in a promo that aired during the Christmas movie Santa Tell Me, which stars When Calls the Heart‘s Erin Krakow and Daniel Lissing.

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The series’ Season 12 premiere will air on Sunday, Jan. 5, at 9/8c. You can watch a teaser trailer below.

As you saw in the video above, Season 12 will bring the addition of Little House on the Prairie star Melissa Gilbert, whose casting was announced in September. She’ll guest-star as Georgie McGill, “who shares a surprising past with one special Hope Valley resident,” according to the network, and will appear in two episodes.

Season 12 will consist of 12 episodes which, per the network, will “continue with themes about family, community, and of course romance as we move further into the 1920s.”

“When Calls the Heart continues to exceed our expectations and the number of fans and viewers continue to grow every year,” Hallmark programming EVP Lisa Hamilton Daly said in a statement after the renewal was announced. “Bringing Season 12 to life is a huge milestone and is a true testament to the cast and crew’s hard work and dedication throughout the last decade. We cannot wait for Hope Valley’s next chapter full of exciting characters and storytelling!”

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