1The Sweetest Gift (1)
As the residents of Cutter Gap prepare for Thanksgiving, Christy's father visits. Meanwhile, David tries to find a way to bring the new church bell to town on his own.
2The Sweetest Gift (2)
Christy's father suffers a stroke, that leads to a visit from her mother, culminating in her being ordered to return home to Asheville to care for her ailing father. Meanwhile, the the Cutter Gap men have a surprise in store for the Reverend.
3To Have and To Hold
When David's sister Ida prepares to marry her penpal, Clarence Sweetwater, this propels David to propose Christy. Meanwhile, Christy attempts to help teenager Lundy Taylor reconnect with his father.
4The Hunt
Christy becomes jealous when David's childhood friend, songbird Sissel Jorgensen, arrives for a visit. Meanwhile, Sam Houston and his dog, Singer Lee, search for the great white buck
5A Man's Reach
Rob Allen is offered a college scholarship if he can pass a test. Zady Spencer feels left out when Christy begins spending so much time with Rob, tutoring him for his entrance exam.
6Ghost Story
Christy and her students set out to disprove a superstition and take a field trip into a cave but trouble ensues. Meanwhile, Ruby Mae discovers that she is related to a famous heroine.
7Echoes
Christy and Miss Alice journey back to Freedom, Kentucky, the site of her first mission. Meanwhile, back in Cutter Gap, Neil discovers that David proposed to Christy.
8The Lie
New resident, Daniel Scott tries to make friends with the Spencers. Meanwhile, John Spencer becomes enamoured of Christy and Bessie Colburn spreads a malicious rumor about her out of jealousy.
9Green Apples
Dr. MacNeill puts the mission under quarantine after an outbreak of scarlet fever.
10The Hostage
Christy is taken hostage by a man who blames Dr. MacNeill for the death of his wife.
11Babe in the Woods
Christy finds an abandoned baby in the woods and reconsiders David's marriage proposal in order to adopt it.
12Second Sight
A visiting benefactor for the mission seeks to acquire land for his lumber business, but it may not be what it seems.
13The Road Home
Margaret returns to the cove and Christy is torn between her feelings for David and Neil.