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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!

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Sweet Magnolias Season 1 Episode 10 - Storms and Rainbows
    8.3/10(399 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Director:Norman Buckley
    Writer:Sheryl J. Anderson

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  2. Sweet Magnolias Season 3 Episode 10 - Save My Place
    8.3/10(220 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Mary Lou Belli
    Writers:Sheryl J. Anderson, Sara Jumel

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  3. Sweet Magnolias Season 4 Episode 4 - How Great Thou Art
    8.1/10(134 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Christine Swanson
    Writer:Bianca Sams

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  4. Sweet Magnolias Season 1 Episode 8 - What Fools These Mortals Be
    8.0/10(326 votes)

    #4 - What Fools These Mortals Be

    S1:E8

    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

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  5. Sweet Magnolias Season 1 Episode 9 - Where You Find Me
    8.0/10(332 votes)

    #5 - Where You Find Me

    S1:E9

    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

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  6. Sweet Magnolias Season 1 Episode 5 - Dance First, Think Later
    7.9/10(350 votes)

    #6 - Dance First, Think Later

    S1:E5

    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

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  7. Sweet Magnolias Season 3 Episode 8 - Beat Me at My Own Game
    7.9/10(180 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Joy T. Lane
    Writer:Shani Am. Moore

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  8. Sweet Magnolias Season 4 Episode 3 - Abundant Grace
    7.9/10(138 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Christine Swanson
    Writer:Kale Futterman

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  9. Sweet Magnolias Season 2 Episode 9 - Dear Heart
    7.8/10(237 votes)

    #9 - 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.

    Director:Mary Lou Belli
    Writer:Shani Am. Moore

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  10. Sweet Magnolias Season 3 Episode 6 - And a Star to Steer Her By
    7.8/10(184 votes)

    #10 - 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.

    Director:Norman Buckley
    Writers:Caron Tschampion, Anthony Epling

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  11. Sweet Magnolias Season 3 Episode 9 - A Game of Telephone
    7.8/10(179 votes)

    #11 - 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.

    Director:Mary Lou Belli
    Writer:Barret Helms

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  12. Sweet Magnolias Season 4 Episode 5 - True North
    7.8/10(126 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.

    Director:Norman Buckley
    Writer:Barret Helms

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  13. Sweet Magnolias Season 4 Episode 7 - Hide and Seek
    7.8/10(124 votes)

    #13 - 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.

    Director:JoAnna Garcia Swisher
    Writer:Alex Rubin

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  14. Sweet Magnolias Season 1 Episode 6 - All Best Intentions
    7.7/10(341 votes)

    #14 - 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.

    Director:Norman Buckley
    Writer:Shelley Meals

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  15. Sweet Magnolias Season 1 Episode 7 - Hold My Hand
    7.7/10(329 votes)

    #15 - Hold My Hand

    S1:E7

    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

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  16. Sweet Magnolias Season 2 Episode 6 - Find It in Your Heart
    7.7/10(236 votes)

    #16 - 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.

    Director:Norman Buckley
    Writer:Anthony Epling

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  17. Sweet Magnolias Season 2 Episode 8 - The Rules of the Game
    7.7/10(228 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Yangzom Brauen
    Writer:Caron Tschampion

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  18. Sweet Magnolias Season 3 Episode 3 - The Searchers
    7.7/10(194 votes)

    #18 - 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.

    Director:Lauren Petzke
    Writer:Anthony Epling

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  19. Sweet Magnolias Season 3 Episode 4 - Be Bold
    7.7/10(174 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:Lauren Petzke
    Writer:Barret Helms

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  20. Sweet Magnolias Season 3 Episode 7 - Somebody I'm Longing to See
    7.7/10(185 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    Director:Joy T. Lane
    Writer:Anthony Epling

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  21. Sweet Magnolias Season 4 Episode 2 - Practical Dreams
    7.7/10(135 votes)

    #21 - 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.

    Director:Lauren Petzke
    Writer:Anthony Epling

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  22. Sweet Magnolias Season 4 Episode 6 - Ring That Bell
    7.7/10(122 votes)

    #22 - 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.

    Director:Norman Buckley
    Writer:Anthony Epling

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  23. Sweet Magnolias Season 1 Episode 4 - Lay It All Down
    7.6/10(352 votes)

    #23 - Lay It All Down

    S1:E4

    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

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  24. Sweet Magnolias Season 2 Episode 7 - Fragile Things
    7.6/10(225 votes)

    #24 - 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.

    Director:Yangzom Brauen
    Writer:Valerie C. Woods

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  25. Sweet Magnolias Season 2 Episode 10 - If Thou Wilt, Remember
    7.6/10(278 votes)

    #25 - If Thou Wilt, Remember

    S2:E10

    More than margaritas are shaken up as Cal's past resurfaces, an unsavory acquaintance returns to Serenity, and Helen faces a life-changing decision.

    Director:Mary Lou Belli
    Writer:Sheryl J. Anderson

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Best Episodes Summary

"Storms and Rainbows" is the best rated episode of "Sweet Magnolias". It scored 8.3/10 based on 399 votes. Directed by Norman Buckley and written by Sheryl J. Anderson, it aired on 5/19/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Save My Place".