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Heartland Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 2011 - 2012
Episode 1
Finding Freedom
45 mins
Shane returns to Heartland without his mom's knowledge; Amy meets a professional "liberty" horse trainer.
Episode 2
Something in the Night
45 mins
Jack shanghais Tim and takes him to Moosejaw to confront his ex-girlfriend and son. Meanwhile, Amy is left to confront Janice about how to train a new racehorse, and Ty deals with an infestation of raccoons.
Episode 3
What's in a Name?
45 mins
Peter and Lou bring the baby back to Heartland and invite the in-laws to the naming ceremony; Scott drops by Ty's new place with a motorcycle that requires some work; Amy's training of Tim and Janice's new racehorse starts showing results; Tim decides to disclose the secret about Shane.
Episode 4
Beyond Hell's Half Mile
45 mins
When Amy works with a chuck-wagon horse, she discovers an impediment that could put the entire team in danger and change the dynamics of a prominent chuck-wagon family. Meanwhile, everybody at Heartland deals with sleep deprivation as Lou and Peter desperately try to get their baby to sleep at night. Mallory thinks she's found a solution, but her sleep-training method ends up pitting Lou and Peter against each other. And Caleb surprises Ty when he returns home to the trailer from the West Coast... without Ashley.
Episode 5
Never Let Go
45 mins
Amy helps to restore the confidence of a troubled young trick-rider so that she can get back on her horse and perform again. Meanwhile, Ty and Amy's plans to raise the spirits of a freshly-separated Caleb with a night out on the town go completely awry; Jack is so fed up with the full house at Heartland, along with the line-ups for the bathroom, that he decides to build an outhouse; Peter gets Jack's hint and comes up with an interesting housing idea for Lou.
Episode 6
The Slippery Slope
45 mins
A friend from Jack's past shows up at Heartland when one of their old bandmates passes away; Lou and Lisa secretly try to gather the other remaining members for a reunion performance to celebrate Jack's birthday. Meanwhile, Amy works with a horse that won't stop bucking as Caleb becomes smitten with Kelly, the horse's sassy, attractive owner; and Mallory meets a young wannabe-country singer who seems like her perfect match--except for the fact that he idolizes her dad.
Episode 7
Over the Rise
45 mins
When Shane arrives to stay for the summer, Tim tries to impress all three of his kids with a "really cool" Western day trip. Meanwhile, a rodeo friend of Caleb's has a unique, somewhat crazy request for Ty to supercharge his "ride", and Mallory is devastated when she learns that Lou may not trust her with baby Katie as much as Mallory thought she did.
Episode 8
Nothing for Granted
45 mins
When Ty visits Mrs. Bell to thank her for paying his school fees, he and Amy are surprised to learn that she's moved out of her home and away from Sugarfoot. Meanwhile, Shane competes with Janice for Tim's attention and ends up finding another cowboy to look up to; Mallory starts to fall for Austin, but can't help wondering if he has an ulterior motive for getting close to her; and Soraya takes life advice from an unlikely source: Caleb.
Episode 9
Cover Me
45 mins
When Tim's young racehorse Cisco is stolen on the way to his maiden race, Amy and Ty get help tracking him down from an unlikely source: Ty's stepfather Wade. Meanwhile, when Lou goes off to work, Peter is left to take care of baby Katie and ends up guarding a secret that could break Lou's heart; and Caleb finally convinces Kelly to go out with him, only to have a serious curve-ball thrown his way as he arrives for their date.
Episode 10
Trust
45 mins
When Amy bravely tries to heal an abused (and now extremely violent) racehorse, Ty and Jack think she's finally taken on more than she can handle. Meanwhile, Miranda shows up to bring Shane home early when she learns what her son's been up to on his summer vacation with Tim; Peter and Lou are at odds with Lisa over their plans to start building their home near the dude ranch; Jack has his own issues with Lisa when he finds out she's been spending time with her ex-husband Dan.
Episode 11
Fool's Gold
44 mins
Ty's mother Lily returns to Heartland with shocking news about his father--and a secret that threatens her relationship with her son. Meanwhile, Amy continues to work with Alcatraz and enlists Lily's help to get the horse to trust people again; and when Lou finds herself without a babysitter, she is forced to take an important client meeting at Heartland.
Episode 12
Road to Nowhere
44 mins
When Jack learns that Ty is riding his bike solo to a remote lake to spread his father's ashes, he decides to surprise him and join him for this meaningful road trip. Amy is hurt by Ty's decision to make the trip without her and throws herself into helping Bryce, the paralyzed ex-soldier from season 4, to find a new horse suitable for para-riding. Mallory is totally conflicted when Austin tries to woo his way back into her life. Soraya has a new boyfriend who could mean big changes in her future.
Episode 13
Aftermath
45 mins
Trying to avoid hitting a wolf, Ty is badly injured when he crashes his bike on a remote road, leaving Jack to search for help in the middle of nowhere. Meanwhile, back at Heartland, an anxious Amy has visions that tell her something has happened to Ty. When his lawyer digs up some dirt on Miranda, Tim starts thinking seriously about a custody suit. And Lou and Peter both receive interesting career opportunities that complicate their parenting plan.
Episode 14
Working in a Dream
45 mins
Amy is roped into helping Tim project a positive image to the community, in hopes it will further his custody case for Shane. Meanwhile, Ty works to restore his bike, and his shaken confidence, so he can get back on the road; Lou and Lisa come to a crossroads in their business partnership when construction finally begins on Lou and Peter's dream home at the dude ranch--during peak season; and Caleb returns from Vancouver with his and Ashley's future finally settled.
Episode 15
Breaking Down and Building Up
45 mins
When tragedy strikes, Amy must find a way to save Mr. Hanley's rescue horses from kill buyers. Meanwhile, Tim makes an impulsive decision that he thinks will grant him custody of Shane; Lou and Peter can't find a house that stacks up to Lou's incredibly-high standards, but in true Lou fashion she unwittingly finds herself in a bidding war with Mrs. Bell, and Mallory is caught in the middle.
Episode 16
Wild Horses
45 mins
Amy and Ty join Scott on a trip back to his old reservation to save a herd of wild horses from the dangerous EHV-1 virus; while there, Scott deals with unfinished business from his past. Meanwhile, Mallory's plans for the perfect Sweet-16 party are interrupted by life-changing news; and Tim's tumultuous custody battle for Shane and recent break-up with Janice send him down a familiar dark path.
Episode 17
True Calling
45 mins
When Amy's dog Lobo is injured by a trigger-happy rancher, it's up to Ty to save his life. Meanwhile, Mallory hatches a wild plan to avoid the move to Nashville, and Jack convinces Miranda to return to Heartland to deal with Tim's increasingly-erratic behavior.
Episode 18
Candles in the Wind
45 mins
When a mystery horse arrives at Heartland, Amy and Ty are sent down a life-altering path. Meanwhile, Tim and Miranda realize that they must take their son's wishes into consideration, so they decide to spend some quality time together--with surprising results; Peter drives Lou crazy when he takes over the plans for their second-anniversary celebration, but she is almost speechless when he reveals his surprise.
