News of the release date came in a surprise promo shown during lead actress Erin Krakow's network Christmas movie Santa Tell Me, which also stars her original series co-star Daniel Lissing. You can check it out at the bottom.
In September, Hallmark announced that Melissa Gilbert (Little House on the Prairie) will guest star in two episodes of the series in the role of Georgie McGill, who "shares a surprising past with a special resident of Hope Valley."
When Calls the Heart season twelve, beloved as Hallmark's longest-running original series, will consist of twelve episodes. News of the series renewal came alongside the release of season eleven, which followed the residents of Hope Valley as they embark on the 1920s era.
The plot revolved around schoolteacher Elizabeth Thornton (Krakow), who made a fresh start - with a new romance, new challenges and a new style. She and Mountie Nathan Grant (McGarry) navigated their growing romantic feelings while also leaning on each other for support as they braved parenting obstacles.
Season eleven of the romantic period drama ranks first among this year's most-watched entertainment cable series among households, total viewers and women over 18.
When Calls the Heart season twelve airs on Hallmark Channel on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM.