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The Best Episodes of The Baxters

Every episode of The Baxters ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Baxters!

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Based on Karen Kingsbury's Redemption novel series, Elizabeth and John Baxter and their five adult children go through various life learning journeys. The strength of family bonds will be tested time and time again. Love

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Baxters Season 3 Episode 12 - Return Together
    9.8/10(84 votes)

    #1 - Return Together

    S3:E12

    It's wedding bells for Kari and Ryan. Luke and Reagan introduce baby Thomas to the family. Ashley, Landon, and Brooke anxiously await test results. Erin and Sam finally have a conversation about starting a family.

    Director:Alex Zamm
    Writer:Jessie Rosen

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  2. The Baxters Season 2 Episode 12 - It's Not Perfect
    9.7/10(61 votes)

    #2 - It's Not Perfect

    S2:E12

    Ashley helps Landon prep for his big move and shares a traumatic event from her past. Elizabeth asks Luke to attend the memorial garden's dedication ceremony at church. Reagan has been keeping a life-changing secret.

    Director:Tony Mitchell
    Writers:Justin D James, Jessie Rosen, Karen Corneille

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  3. The Baxters Season 3 Episode 4 - The Moment of Truth
    9.7/10(64 votes)

    #3 - The Moment of Truth

    S3:E4

    Ashley confronts Landon about what she saw in the park. Kari makes a shocking discovery. Luke approaches Lori about the lies she's been telling him. Later, Lori falls ill and is taken to the hospital under John’s care.

    Director:Alex Zamm
    Writer:Jessie Rosen

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  4. The Baxters Season 3 Episode 6 - Unexpected Guest
    9.7/10(64 votes)

    #4 - Unexpected Guest

    S3:E6

    After recovering from her infection, Lori visits Elizabeth to confess a secret. Kari and Tim look at wedding venues. Ashley gives something to Luke that might help him find his way back to God. In California, Landon makes a life-changing decision.

    Director:Alex Zamm
    Writer:Jessie Rosen

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  5. The Baxters Season 3 Episode 8 - A Protest
    9.7/10(58 votes)

    #5 - A Protest

    S3:E8

    Lori returns home to work things out with Luke. The Baxters attend a community service project after church. Ashley receives more mysterious calls from Paris. When Luke and Lori attend a protest rally, everything spirals out of control.

    Director:Alex Zamm
    Writer:Jessie Rosen

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  6. The Baxters Season 3 Episode 9 - Lost and Found
    9.7/10(57 votes)

    #6 - Lost and Found

    S3:E9

    Ashley and Luke's new roommate arrangement isn't going well. Kari and Diane spend the day with baby Jessie. Brooke and her husband Peter take their daughter Maddie to the hospital after she falls ill. Ashley receives profound advice from Irvel.

    Director:Alex Zamm
    Writer:Jessie Rosen

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  7. The Baxters Season 1 Episode 10 - A Guide to Guilt
    9.6/10(70 votes)

    #7 - A Guide to Guilt

    S1:E10

    Ashley tells Elizabeth and John about the guilt tied to her involvement in Colton Ashford’s death. Elizabeth celebrates the completion of the church nursery. Meanwhile, Dirk holds Kari and a guest hostage in her home.

    Director:Tony Mitchell
    Writer:Justin D James

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  8. The Baxters Season 2 Episode 4 - One Step Forward
    9.6/10(64 votes)

    #8 - One Step Forward

    S2:E4

    Elizabeth's nursery project at the church pays off, with new families touring the space. At Tim's grave, Kari makes a monumental decision. Ashley speaks up at work and reaches out to Landon for one last chat before he moves to California.

    Director:Tony Mitchell
    Writers:Justin D James, Jessie Rosen, Karen Corneille

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  9. The Baxters Season 2 Episode 8 - Paris
    9.6/10(65 votes)

    #9 - Paris

    S2:E8

    The Baxters are recovering from the tragic tragedy at church. John considers building a monument to honor the dead. Luke tries to restore his relationship with Reagan, and Ryan considers staying in town to help John and Kari at the church.

    Director:Tony Mitchell
    Writers:Justin D James, Jessie Rosen, Dushant Kirpalani

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  10. The Baxters Season 2 Episode 9 - Broken Pieces
    9.6/10(63 votes)

    #10 - Broken Pieces

    S2:E9

    John works on the church's memorial garden. Ashley discovers a shocking truth about her manager, Belinda. Landon is frustrated with Ashley for not opening up about her past. Ryan shares a secret he’s been keeping from Kari.

    Director:Tony Mitchell
    Writers:Justin D James, Jessie Rosen

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  11. The Baxters Season 3 Episode 2 - Cautionary Tale
    9.6/10(62 votes)

    #11 - Cautionary Tale

    S3:E2

    Landon spends time with Reagan in the hospital. Kari goes wedding dress shopping. Ashley moves forward with painting and looks for opportunities out West. Luke's life unravels, and John meets a Vietnam veteran who shares a valuable lesson.

    Director:Alex Zamm
    Writer:Jessie Rosen

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  12. The Baxters Season 3 Episode 3 - A Sisters Trip
    9.6/10(61 votes)

    #12 - A Sisters Trip

    S3:E3

    With the pressures of planning a wedding mounting, Kari joins Ashley on her trip to California. Landon spends time with Reagan as she struggles to cope with being a single mom. Pregnant and scared to tell Luke the truth, Lori reaches out for help.

    Director:Alex Zamm
    Writer:Jessie Rosen

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  13. The Baxters Season 3 Episode 5 - A Step Forward
    9.6/10(57 votes)

    #13 - A Step Forward

    S3:E5

    Struggling with the responsibilities of being a single mom, Reagan confides in Kari. Ashley and Landon attend a trendy art gallery event in Los Angeles. Elizabeth and John's efforts to reconnect with Luke have failed, so Ryan makes one last attempt.

    Director:Alex Zamm
    Writer:Jessie Rosen

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  14. The Baxters Season 3 Episode 7 - Grief and Joy
    9.6/10(58 votes)

    #14 - Grief and Joy

    S3:E7

    On the anniversary of Tim's passing and Jessie's first birthday, Kari debates whether to tell Tim's mom about her engagement. Elizabeth and Lori continue to bond. Erin seeks guidance about starting a family. Ashley gets a disturbing call from Paris.

    Director:Alex Zamm
    Writer:Jessie Rosen

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  15. The Baxters Season 3 Episode 10 - An Urgent Message
    9.6/10(56 votes)

    #15 - An Urgent Message

    S3:E10

    Brooke and Peter get good news about Maddie's health scare. Ashley gets more calls from Paris and does her best to keep Luke's whereabouts a secret. Reagan considers reaching out to Luke. Erin opens up with Sam about her desire for a family.

    Director:Alex Zamm
    Writer:Jessie Rosen

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  16. The Baxters Season 3 Episode 11 - God Made Us Three
    9.6/10(55 votes)

    #16 - God Made Us Three

    S3:E11

    It's Ashley's big opening night at the art gallery, but the troubling news she received from Paris continues to haunt her. Kari looks for the perfect wedding dress, while Luke gets a visit from an old friend. Diane opens up to Kari and Ryan.

    Director:Alex Zamm
    Writer:Jessie Rosen

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  17. The Baxters Season 1 Episode 6 - For Better or Worse
    9.5/10(75 votes)

    #17 - For Better or Worse

    S1:E6

    Kari and Tim decide to work on fixing their marriage. Luke and Reagan continue their courtship. Ryan gets an unexpected coaching opportunity that would take him away from Kari. Elizabeth sees an old friend with ties to Ashley's traumatic past.

    Director:Tony Mitchell
    Writer:Justin D James

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  18. The Baxters Season 1 Episode 9 - Justin D. James & Jessie Rosen
    9.5/10(72 votes)

    #18 - Justin D. James & Jessie Rosen

    S1:E9

    As Christmas approaches, Luke seeks reconciliation with his sister, but Ashley's past haunts her. Kari and Tim's marital bond grows stronger as Tim celebrates six months of sobriety, but an unforeseen event could shatter everything.

    Director:Tony Mitchell
    Writer:Justin D James

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  19. The Baxters Season 2 Episode 2 - The Easy Part
    9.5/10(66 votes)

    #19 - The Easy Part

    S2:E2

    Elizabeth and Erin finish the new nursery. Ashley starts her new job, but a troublesome manager makes her first day difficult. Luke and Reagan discuss meeting Reagan’s family. Back at the hospital, Landon continues to fight for his life.

    Director:Tony Mitchell
    Writers:Justin D James, Jessie Rosen, Karen Corneille

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  20. The Baxters Season 2 Episode 3 - Erin's Birthday
    9.5/10(65 votes)

    #20 - Erin's Birthday

    S2:E3

    The Baxters prepare for Erin's birthday party. Now that Landon has miraculously recovered, he and Ashley have a difficult conversation. Kari and Ryan are in regular contact, while Erin and her husband Sam share unexpected news at the birthday party.

    Director:Tony Mitchell
    Writers:Justin D James, Jessie Rosen, Dushant Kirpalani

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  21. The Baxters Season 2 Episode 5 - Memory Box
    9.5/10(68 votes)

    #21 - Memory Box

    S2:E5

    Ashley attempts a kind gesture for one of her patients, but her manager, Belinda, rebukes her efforts. Luke and Reagan go bowling with her dad, and an unexpected visitor interrupts their cheerful outing. Kari makes a bold move to reconnect with Ryan.

    Director:Tony Mitchell
    Writers:Justin D James, Jessie Rosen

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  22. The Baxters Season 2 Episode 6 - Allure
    9.5/10(64 votes)

    #22 - Allure

    S2:E6

    As Luke and Reagan's relationship grows deeper, Luke has a crisis of faith. Ashley and Landon work on their friendship but discover that keeping things platonic isn't easy. On a seemingly normal Sunday at church, something unimaginable happens.

    Director:Tony Mitchell
    Writers:Justin D James, Jessie Rosen, Dushant Kirpalani

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  23. The Baxters Season 2 Episode 7 - When the Smoke Clears
    9.5/10(64 votes)

    #23 - When the Smoke Clears

    S2:E7

    The Baxter family is in turmoil as they try to understand the tragedy at their church. John helps the paramedics and victims while Reagan begins to pull away from Luke. Ashley finds comfort with one of her patients at the care facility.

    Director:Tony Mitchell
    Writers:Justin D James, Jessie Rosen, Karen Corneille

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  24. The Baxters Season 2 Episode 10 - Say a Little Prayer
    9.5/10(62 votes)

    #24 - Say a Little Prayer

    S2:E10

    Kari confronts Ashley about kissing Ryan. Luke and Lori's relationship takes an unexpected turn. Ashley speaks with her former boss about Belinda’s deception. Kari's marriage counseling service at church gets its first participant.

    Director:Tony Mitchell
    Writers:Justin D James, Jessie Rosen, Dushant Kirpalani

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  25. The Baxters Season 2 Episode 11 - Waiting for Wings
    9.5/10(61 votes)

    #25 - Waiting for Wings

    S2:E11

    Erin takes Kari's advice as she works on her marriage with Sam. Luke considers leaving home after he's confronted by Elizabeth and John. Kari and Ryan look to mend their relationship, and Ashley has a surprise for the patients and their families.

    Director:Tony Mitchell
    Writers:Justin D James, Jessie Rosen

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Best Episodes Summary

"Return Together" is the best rated episode of "The Baxters". It scored 9.8/10 based on 84 votes. Directed by Alex Zamm and written by Jessie Rosen, it aired on 3/27/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "It's Not Perfect".