Heartland Catch UP: Season 18 Episode 6 “Sisters”

Howdy, Heartland fans! Season 18 is officially back and in full swing on UP Faith & Family, and we’re picking up right where we left off before the midseason hiatus. If the first half of the season was a slow burn, here’s hoping this latter half brings the clarity, character breakthroughs, and emotional payoff we’ve all been waiting for.

This week’s episode, Sisters, sends Lou, Amy, and Lisa on what’s supposed to be a relaxing girls’ trip to Vancouver. Spoiler alert: it’s not. Between business drama, buried family tension, and a whole lot of emotional unpacking, Lisa finds herself stuck in the middle as revelations between the sisters threaten to unravel more than just their weekend plans. Caution: SPOILERS AHEAD!

👯‍♀️ Sister, Sister (Not Always Bliss-ter)

Lou’s spontaneous trip to Vancouver comes with fine print: she’s secretly hoping to land a high-stakes bison deal with Crown Shoppers—and she needs Amy’s horse whisperer magic to close the pitch. There’s just one problem: Crown Shoppers is tied to Nathan Pryce’s family business, which Amy is only casually romantically entangled with. Cue the betrayal vibes.

Amy calls Lou out for the manipulation, Lou accuses Amy of being disloyal, and things get real, real fast. Enter Lisa, armed with wine and wisdom, who shares a haunting story about her own estranged sister and the deep cost of unspoken resentment. The moment softens both women, reminding them that their bond is bigger than business or boyfriends.

Also, can we talk about Lou packing a full outfit change just in case the girls wanted to hit the town? Sequins and strategy—icon behavior.

🌠 Stargazing and Mixed Signals

Back home, Katie is navigating her own emotional galaxy—with a little nudge from her writing class. When tasked with crafting a personal story, she realizes she doesn’t exactly have any swoon-worthy moments to draw from. So, she invites Brandon to a meteor shower party, hoping it might lead to the kind of romantic material her assignment is begging for.

At first, it’s cute and flirty—until nerves (and Peter’s flashlight patrol) derail the moment just before their almost-kiss under the stars. The next morning, Katie’s guilt catches up to her. In a surprisingly heartfelt scene, she confesses to Peter that she may have led Brandon on for the sake of her writing. Peter’s response? Peak Heartland dad energy: you don’t owe anyone a kiss, you’re allowed to change your mind, and maybe next time… don’t use a boy as plot fodder.

It’s a moment of real growth for Katie—and a reminder that coming-of-age isn’t all first kisses and perfect timing. Sometimes, it’s owning your missteps and listening to your inner compass.

🐴 Amy Decodes Sushi’s Silence

In Vancouver, Amy meets Reggie, Jed’s grandson, who’s been paired with a once-glorious dressage horse named Sushi. Reggie’s found purpose and stability through riding, but lately Sushi has become anxious, withdrawn, and totally unresponsive. Enter Amy, with her signature mix of intuition and equine empathy.

After some gentle probing (and a clever use of music), Amy uncovers the truth: Sushi likely lost his hearing after a trailer incident. It’s a tough blow for Reggie, who credits the horse with turning his life around after a rough patch. But instead of giving up, Reggie steps up to help Sushi adapt to his new, silent world.

But just as things start looking up in the paddock, disaster strikes on the business front. When Amy visits Nathan back home, she finds him disheveled and devastated: Crown Shoppers has officially dropped Pryce Beef. Their biggest client—gone. Why? Because someone (cue the guilt spiral, Lou) let it slip that Nathan Sr. is battling Alzheimer’s. Crown Shoppers claims it was a “breach of trust” to let them believe he was still running things, and now Nathan is facing the loss of both the business and his family home.

Amy is stunned into silence. Nathan doesn’t know how the news got out—but we do. It’s a gut-wrenching moment, and it leaves Amy straddling two worlds: the man she’s starting to care for, and the family that always comes first.

💔 Love and Other Plot Twists

Logan’s got big plans: a romantic proposal under the stars at Jack’s secret scenic spot. Miley, unfortunately, thinks they’re there to break up. The misunderstanding is painful, but it reveals a deeper truth: Miley doesn’t think Logan knows who he is without trying to be everything for everyone else. She suggests he takes some time to figure out who he truly is, telling him “it’s like everybody knows how amazing you are except for you.”

Jack later finds Logan and drops some signature Heartland wisdom, reminding him that we often chase qualities in others that we haven’t yet nurtured in ourselves. He recalls when he met his first wife, Lyndy, who was “very self-assured, a real people person, and could read anyone like a book,” him included. It’s a moment of quiet mentorship, and maybe the first step in Logan’s real coming-of-age arc.

Favorite Quote from the Episode:

“We’re often drawn to people who have something we want in ourselves. More confidence, courage, success… But those aren’t things they can give us. Those are things we can only give ourselves.” – Jack

Let’s Discuss:

• Should Amy tell Nathan the truth about how his father’s diagnosis was revealed to Jed? Or stay silent to protect Lou?
• Do you think Katie’s writing assignment pushed her to grow—or cross a line?
• What advice would you give Logan after his failed proposal?

Share your thoughts and theories in the comments below! Let’s keep the Heartland conversation going! Stream all-new episodes of Heartland Season 18 now on UP Faith & Family!

Zoie Taylor is the Streaming Coordinator for UP Faith & Family. She loves all things TV & Film. Her top 3 titles on UP Faith & Family are Heartland, These Stones, and The Engagement Plot. Her favorite Heartland characters are Lisa and Jessica.