The Way Home Season 4 Episode 6: The Circus Is in Town and We’ve Dressed Like Clowns

The Way Home Season 4 Episode 6, “Yes Sir, That’s My Baby,” pushes the mystery surrounding Tessa to a whole new level as Kat and Elliot return to 1925 searching for answers they may not be ready to hear. Meanwhile, Alice struggles with the reality of leaving Port Haven behind, Del continues trying to reconnect with Stormy while navigating complicated emotions around Jacob, and unexpected encounters begin raising even more questions about fate, family, and the future. With circus chaos, emotional confrontations, and one major reveal at the end, this episode feels like a turning point for several storylines at once.

The Way Home Season 4 Episode 6 premiered on Sunday, May 24, 2026 on the Hallmark Channel (and is available to stream the next day on Hallmark +). The Way Home Seasons 1-3 are currently available on Hallmark+ and Netflix.

The Way Home Season 4 Episode 6 recap: Alice questions leaving Port Haven, Kat finds Tessa in 1925, and Del struggles to reconnect with Jacob. #TheWayHome

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The Way Home Season 4 Episode 6 Highlights

Here’s some of the things that had us talking in Season 4 Episode 6

Alice Spirals About Leaving Port Haven

As Alice gets closer to leaving for college, the reality of moving away finally starts hitting her. Between her scavenger hunt with Max and her conversation with KC, Alice begins questioning whether leaving Port Haven is actually the right choice – or if fear is clouding everything.

Kat and Elliot Head Back to 1925

After discovering the connection between the tarot cards, the circus, and “Contessa Futura,” Kat and Elliot return to 1925 to try to find Tessa before the Auggie Boys do.

Photos from The Way Home Season 4 Episode 6 with Kat and Fern at the circus | The Way Home Season 4 Episode 6 recap: Alice questions leaving Port Haven, Kat finds Tessa in 1925, and Del struggles to reconnect with Jacob. #TheWayHome
Photo: Chyler Leigh, Bianca Melchior Credit: ©2026 Hallmark

Wait… Is Sam Connected to 1925?

A blink-and-you’ll-miss-it circus poster for magician “The Incredible Calvert” immediately raised alarms for us—especially considering Sam’s weird interest in coins last season. We discuss whether this is just an Easter egg or the show quietly planting a much bigger clue.

Is that Sam in the background of 1925 in The Way Home season 4? | The Way Home Season 4 Episode 6 recap: Alice questions leaving Port Haven, Kat finds Tessa in 1925, and Del struggles to reconnect with Jacob. #TheWayHome

Tessa Is Not Who We Thought She Was

The episode completely flips expectations surrounding Tessa. Instead of someone waiting helplessly to be rescued, she appears deeply involved with the Auggie Boys and far more in control of the situation than Kat realizes.

Jacob Starts Thinking About a Future

For the first time in a long time, Jacob feels less stuck in survival mode. Between reconnecting with Del, opening up to Abby, and his scenes with KC, we discuss how the episode hints that Jacob may finally be imagining a future for himself again.

Jacob in Port Haven The Way Home Season 4 Episode 6 | The Way Home Season 4 Episode 6 recap: Alice questions leaving Port Haven, Kat finds Tessa in 1925, and Del struggles to reconnect with Jacob. #TheWayHome
Photo: Spencer MacPherson Credit: ©2026 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Peter Stranks

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