The Worst Episodes of Sweet Magnolias

Amid prying eyes, Maddie tries to move on from Bill's fall from grace. Dana Sue deals with problems in her kitchen. Helen makes a life-altering purchase.

Director: Norman Buckley

Writer: Sheryl J. Anderson

Helen helps Isaac in his search for answers, Dana Sue’s restaurant hits a financial hiccup, and Maddie tries to find out what happened with her son.

Director: Norman Buckley

Writer: Anthony Epling

In the waiting room, the families gather for news from the doctors, and Ty’s plans for the season change. Over margaritas, Helen shares an announcement.

Director: Norman Buckley

Writer: Sheryl J. Anderson

While Coach Cal and Ty work through disappointments, a new kind of heartbreak hits Helen, and Dana Sue gets a late-night visitor on her front porch.

Director: Mykelti Williamson

Writer: Valerie C. Woods

The questions keep coming as Maddie investigates the lot behind the spa and Helen looks for clues in what Isaac’s birth mother left behind.

Director: Mykelti Williamson

Writer: Caron Tschampion

Dana Sue’s relationships become the talk of Serenity social media. Maddie uncovers who's behind the town's parking problem — bless their hearts.

Director: Norman Buckley

Writer: Shani Am. Moore

Maddie confers with Coach Cal about Tyler's struggles on and off the baseball field, and Helen works to put a devastated family back together.

Director: Norman Buckley

Writer: Shelley Meals

While delays plague the trio's renovation plans, Maddie strikes a deal with Bill, Dana Sue stresses out over work and home, and Kyle opens up to Noreen.

Director: Kelli Williams

Writer: Anthony Epling

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.

Director: Norman Buckley

Writer: Caron Tschampion

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

Director: Norman Buckley

Writer: Sheryl J. Anderson

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

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

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.

Director: Norman Buckley

Writer: Sheryl J. Anderson

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

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.

Director: Norman Buckley

Writer: Shani Am. Moore

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

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

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