Melissa Gilbert Returns, Jack Wagner Teases Romance, Life-Changing Event on When Calls the Heart Season 13

The upcoming Season 13 of When Calls the Heart will continue to explore the romantic storyline between Jack Wagner's Judge Bill Avery and Melissa Gilbert's Inspector Georgie McGill, following their kiss in the Season 12 finale. Both actors express enthusiasm about revisiting their characters' shared history and developing the romance further, with Gilbert confirming her return to the show and Wagner appreciating the chance to revive the romantic aspect of his role. Season 13 will also feature a significant, life-changing disaster impacting the entire Hope Valley community, reminiscent of recent events in Los Angeles, providing a major obstacle for the characters. The return of Kevin McGarry and Erin Krakow’s characters, Nathan and Elizabeth, will also be part of the new season as they address medical challenges for their son. Production on Season 13 has begun, with the show promising to deepen character relationships and present compelling new challenges for Hope Valley residents.