Time Frame: Summer 1904-February 1905

Sara becomes grief stricken when her father dies in an accident at Stanley imports. She visits a fortune teller in hopes of reuniting with her father, but is consequently kidnapped. Alec rescues Sara and her reluctant nanny allows her to remain in Avonlea.

Hetty recruits a new pupil, Gus Pike, and the King family learns about his mysterious past. Rachel and Marilla adopt twins, Davey and Dora Keith, but Davey proves to be troublesome.

Jasper and Olivia become engaged after a rival returns to win Olivia's hand in marriage. Alec forms a hockey team to challenge the town sawmill owner, who is strip cutting trees a mile from Avonlea. During the game, Janet goes into labor.

Awards

Emmy Award nominations

• Outstanding Children's Program 
• Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (Colleen Dewhurst) 
• Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (Peter Coyote) 

Cable Ace Awards

• Best Dramatic Series

Cable Ace Award Nominations

• Best Actress in a Dramatic Series (Jackie Burroughs) 
• Best Actress in a Dramatic Series (Colleen Dewhurst) 
• Best Costume Design