'WHEN CALLS THE HEART' SEASON 10 PREMIERES SUNDAY, JULY 30TH

HALLMARK CHANNEL ALSO RENEWS ITS LONGEST-RUNNING ORIGINAL SERIES FOR AN 11th SEASON

STUDIO CITY, CA - February 22, 2023 - Hallmark Channel announced today that season 10 of their beloved primetime drama series, "When Calls the Heart," will make its highly anticipated return! Packed with more surprises and romance for the residents of Hope Valley, the season premieres on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 9pm/8c with a total of 12 episodes!

Along with the season 10 premiere announcement, there's even more good news for the avid Hearties fandom. Hallmark has also greenlit the long-lasting series for season 11, consisting of 12 episodes, with production beginning in July.

"'When Calls the Heart' has continued to be a standout amongst our Hallmark catalogue and we're thrilled that we're able to bring more stories of faith and community to the homes of millions of viewers," said Lisa Hamilton Daly, Executive Vice President, Programming. "The uplifting nature of the show paired with the love and positivity in the storytelling makes for a very heartwarming television experience and it's only going to get bigger and better in season 11."

The ninth season of hit drama "When Calls the Heart's" ratings culminated with a season high, with the final episode (9012) ranking as the most watched of the season in Households (2.6 million), and among Women 18+ (2.3 million) and Total Viewers (3.1 million) on a Live+3 basis. The program also ranked as this year's #1 most-watched original scripted series on ad-supported cable in Households (2.4 million), and among Women 18+ (2.2 million) and Total Viewers (2.9 million). After 12 episodes, the season also reached over 8.6 million unduplicated/unique Total Viewers.

Source: Nielsen, L+3 Days, as dated. Unduplicated reach, 6-min qualifier. Scripted program ranker year-to-date: 12/27/21-5/22/22; M-Su 6a-6a; Program averages exclude News, Sports, Reality, Movies, Specials, Repeats, Programs with less than 3 TCs and under 15 min duration. WCTH S9 (3/6-5/22/22).

"I am beyond excited for Season 10 of 'When Calls the Heart' to premiere July 30," said Erin Krakow, series star and executive producer. "This season is full of beautiful moments and exciting twists and turns. I can't wait for the Hearties to see what we've created for them! And I'm so thrilled, proud, and grateful to Hallmark that the show has been renewed for Season 11. We have so many more stories to tell. With our amazing cast, crew, and brilliant writers, there will be no shortage of romance and new adventures for the residents of Hope Valley! Having the Hearties continue this journey with us has meant the world and we are thrilled to share what's in store these next two seasons!"

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