The Worst Episodes of Sweet Magnolias
Every episode of Sweet Magnolias ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Sweet Magnolias" is "Pour It Out", rated 7.1/10 from 441 user votes. It was directed by Norman Buckley and written by Sheryl J. Anderson. "Pour It Out" aired on 5/19/2020 and is rated 0.2 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "So Much to Say".
7.1/10 441 votes#1 - Pour It Out
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/19/2020
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
7.3/10 220 votes#2 - So Much to Say
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2/4/2022
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
7.4/10 259 votes#3 - Casseroles and Casualties
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/4/2022
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
7.4/10 211 votes#4 - The More Things Change
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2/4/2022
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
7.4/10 211 votes#5 - Walk of Faith
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/4/2022
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
7.4/10 208 votes#6 - Great Expectations
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/4/2022
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
7.5/10 348 votes#7 - A United Front
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/19/2020
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
7.5/10 328 votes#8 - Give Drink to the Thirsty
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/19/2020
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
7.5/10 155 votes#9 - Meet Me Where I Am
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 7/20/2023
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
7.6/10 318 votes#10 - Lay It All Down
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/19/2020
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
7.6/10 197 votes#11 - Fragile Things
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 2/4/2022
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
7.6/10 243 votes#12 - If Thou Wilt, Remember
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 2/4/2022
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
7.6/10 169 votes#13 - Meaning To Tell You
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 7/20/2023
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
7.6/10 144 votes#14 - Be Bold
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 7/20/2023
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
7.6/10 148 votes#15 - On This Foundation
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 7/20/2023
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
7.6/10 153 votes#16 - Somebody I'm Longing To See
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 7/20/2023
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
7.7/10 307 votes#17 - All Best Intentions
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/19/2020
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
7.7/10 297 votes#18 - Hold My Hand
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/19/2020
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
7.7/10 208 votes#19 - Find It in Your Heart
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/4/2022
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
7.7/10 197 votes#20 - The Rules of the Game
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 2/4/2022
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
7.7/10 161 votes#21 - The Searchers
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 7/20/2023
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
7.7/10 151 votes#22 - And a Star to Steer Her By
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 7/20/2023
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
7.8/10 209 votes#23 - Dear Heart
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 2/4/2022
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
7.8/10 144 votes#24 - A Game Of Telephone
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 7/20/2023
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
7.9/10 312 votes#25 - Dance First, Think Later
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/19/2020
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