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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 Worst Episode
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    Sweet Magnolias Season 2 Episode 2 - So Much to Say
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #1 - So Much to Say

    S2:E2

    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

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  2. Sweet Magnolias Season 2 Episode 4 - Walk of Faith
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #2 - Walk of Faith

    S2:E4

    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

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  3. Sweet Magnolias Season 2 Episode 3 - The More Things Change
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #3 - The More Things Change

    S2:E3

    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

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  4. Sweet Magnolias Season 2 Episode 6 - Find It in Your Heart
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Sweet Magnolias Season 2 Episode 7 - Fragile Things
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Sweet Magnolias Season 1 Episode 1 - Pour It Out
    6.6/10(16 votes)

    #6 - Pour It Out

    S1:E1

    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

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  7. Sweet Magnolias Season 2 Episode 8 - The Rules of the Game
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Sweet Magnolias Season 1 Episode 2 - A United Front
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #8 - A United Front

    S1:E2

    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

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  9. Sweet Magnolias Season 1 Episode 4 - Lay It All Down
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Sweet Magnolias Season 1 Episode 9 - Where You Find Me
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Sweet Magnolias Season 2 Episode 5 - Great Expectations
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Great Expectations

    S2:E5

    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

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  12. Sweet Magnolias Season 2 Episode 9 - Dear Heart
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Sweet Magnolias Season 2 Episode 10 - If Thou Wilt, Remember
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Sweet Magnolias Season 1 Episode 3 - Give Drink to the Thirsty
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Give Drink to the Thirsty

    S1:E3

    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

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  15. Sweet Magnolias Season 1 Episode 5 - Dance First, Think Later
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Sweet Magnolias Season 1 Episode 7 - Hold My Hand
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Sweet Magnolias Season 1 Episode 8 - What Fools These Mortals Be
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Sweet Magnolias Season 4 Episode 6 - Ring That Bell
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Sweet Magnolias Season 4 Episode 9 - Dance Your Sugarplum Off
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:Norman Buckley
    Writer:Sara Jumel

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  20. Sweet Magnolias Season 2 Episode 1 - Casseroles and Casualties
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #20 - Casseroles and Casualties

    S2:E1

    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

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  21. Sweet Magnolias Season 4 Episode 2 - Practical Dreams
    7.5/10(2 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 3 - Abundant Grace
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Sweet Magnolias Season 4 Episode 4 - How Great Thou Art
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Sweet Magnolias Season 4 Episode 5 - True North
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Sweet Magnolias Season 4 Episode 7 - Hide and Seek
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"So Much to Say" is the worst rated episode of "Sweet Magnolias". It scored 6/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Norman Buckley and written by Anthony Epling, it aired on 2/4/2022. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Walk of Faith".