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The Best Episodes of Beauty in Black

Every episode of Beauty in Black ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Beauty in Black!

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A stripper's fate takes a turn when she crosses paths with the wealthy, dysfunctional family behind a cosmetics dynasty and a devious trafficking scheme.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Beauty in Black Season 2 Episode 16 - Queen's Gambit
    8.8/10(203 votes)

    #1 - Queen's Gambit

    S2:E16

    Kimmie and the Bellaries face off at an explosive shareholder summit, where secrets spill, loyalties fray — and the sharpest move is saved for last.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Beauty in Black Season 3 Episode 8 - Dancing in the Rain
    8.7/10(92 votes)

    #2 - Dancing in the Rain

    S3:E8

    As the Bellarie empire teeters on the brink, Kimmie and Mallory struggle to contain the fallout while chaos and bloodshed close in from all sides.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Beauty in Black Season 3 Episode 7 - The Looking Glass
    8.6/10(73 votes)

    #3 - The Looking Glass

    S3:E7

    A stunning secret comes to light as Horace leads Charles and Varney behind closed doors. While crises tear at Kimmie, Jules schemes for his freedom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Beauty in Black Season 3 Episode 1 - King in Play
    8.4/10(96 votes)

    #4 - King in Play

    S3:E1

    In the wake of the FBI raid, an immunity deal pits the Bellaries against each other. Meanwhile, Kimmie and Horace celebrate a fragile victory.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Beauty in Black Season 3 Episode 6 - A Pack of Wolves
    8.4/10(73 votes)

    #5 - A Pack of Wolves

    S3:E6

    The Bellaries' feud reaches deadly new heights. Horace meets with Jules and demands answers. Rain's power trip at the club grows reckless and violent.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Beauty in Black Season 2 Episode 11 - Fed Up
    8.3/10(172 votes)

    #6 - Fed Up

    S2:E11

    Roy spirals out in public. Unwanted guests hammer home a warning to Olivia. Kimmie tries to keep her cards close as Jules runs game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Beauty in Black Season 3 Episode 2 - Gotcha
    8.3/10(80 votes)

    #7 - Gotcha

    S3:E2

    Rain discovers that her takeover of the club comes with strings attached. Roy offers up info to the feds. Angel tries to get back on Horace's good side.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Beauty in Black Season 3 Episode 3 - Throne of Blood
    8.3/10(74 votes)

    #8 - Throne of Blood

    S3:E3

    Olivia discovers her cellmates aren't strangers while Norman applies leverage to a bureau contact. Kimmie's attempt at seduction shakes things up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Beauty in Black Season 3 Episode 4 - A Tender Betrayal
    8.3/10(72 votes)

    #9 - A Tender Betrayal

    S3:E4

    Varney makes a play to extract information from Olivia. Tensions boil over at the mansion when Sylvie threatens to reveal an explosive truth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Beauty in Black Season 3 Episode 5 - Devil in the Details
    8.3/10(72 votes)

    #10 - Devil in the Details

    S3:E5

    While Horace uncovers a vicious betrayal, Charles maneuvers to secure his own safety. Mallory warms up to an unexpected new man in her life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Beauty in Black Season 2 Episode 15 - The Power of Us
    8.2/10(161 votes)

    #11 - The Power of Us

    S2:E15

    Hungry for payback, three queens deliver an overdue reckoning. Left high and dry, Angel pleads for mercy. Norman presses Olivia for answers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Beauty in Black Season 2 Episode 8 - Hold the Pleasantries
    8.1/10(257 votes)

    #12 - Hold the Pleasantries

    S2:E8

    The boardroom becomes a battlefield as Kimmie and the family face off. Charles and Rain make impulsive decisions with dangerous consequences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Beauty in Black Season 2 Episode 12 - Flames of Fury
    8.1/10(164 votes)

    #13 - Flames of Fury

    S2:E12

    Angel discovers Horace's generosity has limits. Charles overplays his hand with Varney. Kimmie and Mallory have a meeting of the minds.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Beauty in Black Season 2 Episode 14 - Your Turn Is Coming
    8.1/10(160 votes)

    #14 - Your Turn Is Coming

    S2:E14

    Kimmie cautiously weighs an unlikely alliance. Jules menaces a suspect who knows more than she's saying. A stakeout turns into a white-knuckle pursuit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Beauty in Black Season 2 Episode 6 - The Enemy of My Enemy
    7.9/10(229 votes)

    #15 - The Enemy of My Enemy

    S2:E6

    Rain and Alex handle cleanup duty. A vicious insult leaves Roy dripping with rage. Kimmie's poolside breakfast comes with a side of shade.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Beauty in Black Season 2 Episode 7 - Gloves Off
    7.9/10(233 votes)

    #16 - Gloves Off

    S2:E7

    Fireworks ignite at the office as Kimmie shows the Bellaries who's boss. A rugged ranch hand welcomes Sylvie to the stables. Jules smells a rat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Beauty in Black Season 2 Episode 10 - Playing for Keeps
    7.9/10(164 votes)

    #17 - Playing for Keeps

    S2:E10

    A tense dinner puts Kimmie and Sylvie's bond to the test. Olivia proves that loyalty has a price. Angel's new lifestyle fuels his worst instincts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Beauty in Black Season 2 Episode 13 - Boom!
    7.9/10(160 votes)

    #18 - Boom!

    S2:E13

    Kimmie's mandate puts Charles and Roy at risk. Rain takes on an ambitious business venture. A shocking revelation upends Norman's world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Beauty in Black Season 1 Episode 16 - Now Make It Thunder
    7.8/10(276 votes)

    #19 - Now Make It Thunder

    S1:E16

    The tables turn when Horace asks Kimmie for help. Astounded, the Bellaries scramble to maintain their hold on their empire.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Beauty in Black Season 2 Episode 9 - Toxic Vibes
    7.7/10(175 votes)

    #20 - Toxic Vibes

    S2:E9

    A violent wake-up call leaves Charles shaken and desperate. Kimmie attempts to control the narrative. Felicia and Mallory strike a bargain.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Beauty in Black Season 2 Episode 1 - Crowned in Beauty
    7.6/10(282 votes)

    #21 - Crowned in Beauty

    S2:E1

    Kimmie's sudden rise sends shockwaves through the Bellarie empire, as Horace's backroom maneuvers hit the family where it hurts most — the bottom line.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Beauty in Black Season 2 Episode 4 - The Next Chapter
    7.6/10(229 votes)

    #22 - The Next Chapter

    S2:E4

    A deadly development shatters Kimmie's trust. At Delinda's, a dancer targets a VIP for a potential payday. Rain pumps Alex for info on Angel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Beauty in Black Season 2 Episode 5 - Hunter's Prey
    7.6/10(228 votes)

    #23 - Hunter's Prey

    S2:E5

    A meeting with Horace pulls Kimmie deeper into the game. Rain hits the club with a score to settle. Charles brings home more than he bargained for.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Beauty in Black Season 2 Episode 3 - Blaze of Beauty
    7.5/10(236 votes)

    #24 - Blaze of Beauty

    S2:E3

    A sibling showdown exposes grudges too deep to reconcile. Norman takes care of unfinished business. Olivia crashes a dinner for two.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Beauty in Black Season 1 Episode 7 - Even Playing Field
    7.4/10(291 votes)

    #25 - Even Playing Field

    S1:E7

    Fed up with Roy, Mallory takes matters into her own hands. As Norman digs for the truth, a familiar face comes into focus. Kimmie and Angel make moves.

    Director:Tyler Perry
    Writer:Tyler Perry

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Best Episodes Summary

"Queen's Gambit" is the best rated episode of "Beauty in Black". It scored 8.8/10 based on 203 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/19/2026. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Dancing in the Rain".