Time Frame: 1908-1909

Felix lashes out against his father and rejects the notion of becoming a farmer. Hetty turns 50, but the celebration is soured when her writing contract is cancelled and she must endure a risky operation. A visiting politician offers Alec an opportunity to run for office, but Alec questions the politician's shady dealings. Sara realizes that much of Davey's troublesome behavior is caused by his inability to read. Jasper and Olivia purchase the cannery and apply modern ideas to impove efficiency. Cecily falls ill with tuberculosis and Janet must make a difficult decision whether to send her to a sanitarium.

Awards

Emmy Awards
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Costume Design for a Series

Emmy Award Nominations
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Dramatic Series (Stockard Channing)
Outstanding Children's Program

Cable Ace Awards
Best Dramatic Series

Cable Ace Award Nominations
Best Dramatic Series 
Best Actress in a Dramatic Series (Jackie Burroughs) 
Best Actress in a Dramatic Series (Stockard Channing) 
Best Direction in a Dramatic Series (Harvey Frost and Don McBrearty) 
Best Writing in a Dramatic Series (Heather Conkie)

Gemini Awards
Best Guest Performance in a Series (Bruce Greenwood)
Best Original Score 
Best Actress (Lally Cadeau)