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The Best Episodes of Sweet Magnolias

Every episode of Sweet Magnolias ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Sweet Magnolias!

The Best Episodes of Sweet Magnolias

Lifelong friends Maddie, Helen and Dana Sue lift each other as they juggle relationships, family and careers in the small, Southern town of Serenity.

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  1. Background image for Save My Place
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Save My Place

    S3:E10

    Erik makes a decision about his future. Miss Paula announces her new plan. The town turns out to celebrate a happy couple, but an unwanted guest appears.

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  2. Background image for Meet Me Where I Am
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Meet Me Where I Am

    S3:E2

    Erik opens up to Isaac while Helen ponders her future. Over margaritas, Maddie reveals the deal she made with Cal. Dana Sue and Ronnie plan a party.

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  3. Background image for The Searchers
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #3 - The Searchers

    S3:E3

    The competition heats up and the friendly trash talk flies as Serenity gathers for the Forager Festival. A vengeful Kathy cooks up a couple of schemes.

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  4. Background image for And a Star to Steer Her By
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #4 - And a Star to Steer Her By

    S3:E6

    Friends rally around Harlan after a crisis. Maddie and Dana Sue hire an esthetician. While at odds with the Magnolias, Helen receives heartbreaking news.

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  5. Background image for A Game Of Telephone
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - A Game Of Telephone

    S3:E9

    An ex brings tensions and more to the table during a dinner with Maddie and Cal. Kyle deals with a secret admirer. Dana Sue has a change of party plans.

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  6. Background image for Meaning To Tell You
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Meaning To Tell You

    S3:E1

    After the incident at the restaurant, an unlikely ally offers to help Cal. Helen shares her painful secret and Maddie grills Ty about a rumor.

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  8. Background image for Be Bold
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Be Bold

    S3:E4

    Peggy digs into the mayor's activities after his announcement. Dana Sue learns the reason behind Miss Frances' gift. Helen gives CeCe another option.

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  9. Background image for On This Foundation
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #8 - On This Foundation

    S3:E5

    Mary Vaughn drops a bombshell on Bill and Kyle. Annie has the shindig of her dreams - until a party crasher arrives. Erik meets a Serenity newcomer.

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  10. Background image for Somebody I'm Longing To See
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Somebody I'm Longing To See

    S3:E7

    A devastated Helen finds comfort in her family away from Serenity. Bill hopes to be more involved in Rebecca's life. Dana Sue walks into a total mess.

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  11. Background image for Beat Me At My Own Game
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Beat Me At My Own Game

    S3:E8

    Ronnie gives Kathy what she wants, but it comes at a steep price. Erik meets Jeremy and comes to a realization. The kids rally to restore a playground.

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  12. Background image for How Great Thou Art
    8.1/10(107 votes)

    #11 - How Great Thou Art

    S4:E4

    The Townsend kids process a sudden revelation. Maddie asserts her boundaries at home, while Helen helps the mayor get ahead of the town's rumor mill.

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    8.1/10(97 votes)

    #12 - True North

    S4:E5

    Torn between duty and desire, Ty follows his heart. Serenity hunkers down as a massive storm makes landfall. Erik risks everything in the name of love.

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  14. Background image for Ring That Bell
    8.1/10(92 votes)

    #13 - Ring That Bell

    S4:E6

    Cal and the restaurant staff scramble to feed the town. A viral video puts Maddie in the spotlight. Helen kisses and tells with an extra-spicy story.

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  15. Background image for Hide and Seek
    8.0/10(94 votes)

    #14 - Hide and Seek

    S4:E7

    When the Sentinel publishes a hurtful article, Helen's damage control pours fuel on the fire. Back from Ohio, Isaac breaks bread with the Townsends.

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  16. Background image for Abundant Grace
    7.9/10(110 votes)

    #15 - Abundant Grace

    S4:E3

    The Magnolias come together after a personal tragedy. Kyle's online hobby wins him new popularity, and a life-changing secret comes to light.

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  17. Background image for Dance Your Sugarplum Off
    7.9/10(87 votes)

    #16 - Dance Your Sugarplum Off

    S4:E9

    Cherished holiday traditions, both old and new, brighten the Christmas season for all. Maddie's recent news exposure yields an adventurous opportunity.

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    Writer:Sara Jumel
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    7.8/10(229 votes)

    #17 - Dear Heart

    S2:E9

    Friends gather to plan a celebration of life. Meanwhile, counseling is off to a rocky start for Ronnie and Dana Sue, and Isaac meets his birth father.

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  19. Background image for Practical Dreams
    7.8/10(108 votes)

    #18 - Practical Dreams

    S4:E2

    Helen navigates a deepening crisis, while Dana Sue challenges her students to spread their culinary wings. An unexpected visitor brings important news.

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  20. Background image for Walls and Doors
    7.8/10(93 votes)

    #19 - Walls and Doors

    S4:E8

    Ronnie's behavior worries Dana Sue. Erik reveals his private passion. A new generation of Magnolias hold their first meeting — minus the margaritas.

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    Director:Matt Drake
  21. Background image for Find It in Your Heart
    7.7/10(228 votes)

    #20 - Find It in Your Heart

    S2:E6

    When the mayor won’t see them, the Magnolias take their plans to the next level. At karaoke, Helen and Erik give the town something to talk about.

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  22. Background image for All Best Intentions
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #21 - All Best Intentions

    S1:E6

    Maddie worries about prying eyes when she's with Cal, a humiliated Annie feels betrayed by Tyler, and Bill surprises the kids with a special request.

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  23. Background image for Storms and Rainbows
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #22 - Storms and Rainbows

    S1:E10

    As prom night approaches, Maddie comes to a decision about Cal, Dana Sue scrambles to secure her future, and Helen calls an emergency margarita session.

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  24. Background image for The Rules of the Game
    7.6/10(220 votes)

    #23 - The Rules of the Game

    S2:E8

    As the recall petition quickly picks up steam, Maddie and Cal attend a black-tie charity fundraiser and Ronnie presses Dana Sue to make up her mind.

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  25. Background image for Do Not Be Afraid
    7.6/10(102 votes)

    #24 - Do Not Be Afraid

    S4:E10

    Serenity gathers for its annual festival. As relationships blossom and new plans abound, the Magnolias ponder the next chapter in their evolving stories.

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  26. Background image for Fragile Things
    7.5/10(217 votes)

    #25 - Fragile Things

    S2:E7

    New beginnings abound as Serenity welcomes Noreen’s baby, Isaac's birth mother tells him her whole story, and Erik reveals his painful past to Helen.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Save My Place" is the best rated episode of "Sweet Magnolias". It scored 9.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Mary Lou Belli and written by Sheryl J. Anderson, Sara Jumel, it aired on 7/20/2023. This episode scored 0.8 points higher than the second highest rated, "Meet Me Where I Am".