The Best Episodes of Sweet Magnolias

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.

Director: Christine Swanson

Writer: Bianca Sams

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.

Director: Norman Buckley

Writer: Sheryl J. Anderson

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.

Director: Mary Lou Belli

Writer: Sheryl J. Anderson, Sara Jumel

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

Director: Lauren Petzke

Writer: Anthony Epling

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

Director: Christine Swanson

Writer: Kale Futterman

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.

Director: Norman Buckley

Writer: Barret Helms

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.

Director: Norman Buckley

Writer: Anthony Epling

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.

Director: JoAnna Garcia Swisher

Writer: Alex Rubin

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

Director: Matt Drake

Writer: Kale Futterman

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

Director: Norman Buckley

Writer: Sara Jumel

As Bill makes a series of bad decisions that impact those closest to him, Noreen attends Kyle's play and Maddie takes a big step forward with Cal.

Director: Laura Nisbet Peters

Writer: Francesca Butler

Mother Nature, a clumsy contractor and Maddie's longtime rival conspire to throw the spa's big opening into chaos. Tyler helps Annie out of a jam.

Director: Norman Buckley

Writer: Caron Tschampion

On the morning of the mock trial, Kyle's behavior worries everyone. Meanwhile, Dana Sue sparks a connection with a handsome farmer.

Director: Norman Buckley

Writer: Caron Tschampion

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.

Director: Joy T. Lane

Writer: Shani Am. Moore

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.

Director: Mary Lou Belli

Writer: Shani Am. Moore

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.

Director: Mary Lou Belli

Writer: Barret Helms

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.

Director: Norman Buckley

Writer: Shelley Meals

Maddie's coziness with Cal causes complications, Helen fights for a mock trial student, Noreen receives a welcome visitor, and Erik bonds with Isaac.

Director: Laura Nisbet Peters

Writer: Anthony Epling

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.

Director: Norman Buckley

Writer: Anthony Epling

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.

Director: Lauren Petzke

Writer: Anthony Epling

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

Director: Norman Buckley

Writer: Anthony Epling, Caron Tschampion

Bubbly in hand, the Magnolias toast to the future. The restaurant hosts an elegant event, and a festive Halloween party conjures up bewitching surprises.

Director: Lauren Petzke

Writer: Barret Helms

The town's tongues start wagging over Maddie's new friend, Dana Sue suffers a health scare, and Helen takes a legal threat personally.

Director: Kelli Williams

Writer: Francesca Butler

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.

Director: Yangzom Brauen

Writer: Valerie C. Woods

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.

Director: Yangzom Brauen

Writer: Caron Tschampion