About this season
A recently widowed mother loses her children to a cold mother-in-law in Ontario during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Based loosely on the books "Never Sleep Three in a Bed" and "The Night We Stole the Mounties’ Car" by Max Braithwaite
Episodes (15)
1. Coming of Age
Aired 5 November 2000 • 60 min
A mysterious stranger arrives in New Bedford and expresses interest in Grace. Fat tries to prove to himself that he is no longer a little kid. Honey is unable to reopen her salon as Callie refuses to rent her the space.
2. Oh Happy Day
Aired 12 November 2000 • 60 min
The situation with Grace causes stress for May. Grace and Van's thoughts turn to wedding plans. Honey's salon reopens, but she has trouble attracting business. Hub meets a young girl who needs help.
3. The Trick Cyclist
Aired 3 December 2000 • 60 min
Members of the family struggle with how to take care of May while maintaining their own lives. Maisey worries that she will be shipped off as May is unable to look after her.
4. New Girls In Town
Aired 10 December 2000 • 60 min
May's nurse arrives in New Bedford. A new girl enters Fat and Pritchard's class.
5. The Spanish Prisoner
Aired 7 January 2001 • 60 min
Grace and Van arrive at Lakeview Estate.
6. Marriage of True Minds
Aired 14 January 2001 • 60 min
Max looks forward to his anniversary with Honey. Someone is sending Rebecca secret admirer letters. Hub receives a letter for athletics.
7. For God and Country
Aired 21 January 2001 • 60 min
The town council seeks a new mayor for New Bedford.
8. Enter Eddie Jackson
Aired 28 January 2001 • 60 min
Hub gets to know a young man who is passing through town. Fat seeks a chess master to coach him in the game. Someone special pays May a visit.
9. The Summer Plague
Aired 4 February 2001 • 60 min
New Bedford readies itself for the annual Silver Dome fishing tournament and Bank picnic at Bass Lake.
10. Reconciliation
Aired 11 February 2001 • 60 min
A man who worked with Hub at the lumber mill takes up a temporary position at the mine. The Bell Award is to be presented in New Bedford, and Honey, as the mayor's wife, must make a speech introducing the recipient of the award. Toppy struggles to find entertainment for the awards ceremony.
11. Crack In The Mirror
Aired 18 February 2001 • 60 min
The Masked Rider comes to town. Grace receives a strange letter.
12. Secrets and Lies
Aired 1 April 2001 • 60 min
Grace confronts Van about his identity.
13. Pay Back
Aired 1 April 2001 • 60 min
Grace decides how she will deal with Van. Honey and Max talk to Hub about his future.
14. A Wind at My Back Christmas Part 1
Aired 23 December 2001
Wartime tensions find their way into New Bedford and divide the Bailey and Sutton families.
15. A Wind at My Back Christmas Part 2
Aired 23 December 2001
Wartime tensions find their way into New Bedford and divide the Bailey and Sutton families.