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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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    The Baxters Season 2 Episode 12 - It's Not Perfect
    9.7/10(63 votes)
    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.

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  2. The Baxters Season 3 Episode 6 - Unexpected Guest
    9.7/10(65 votes)
    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

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  3. The Baxters Season 3 Episode 8 - A Protest
    9.7/10(59 votes)
    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

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  4. The Baxters Season 3 Episode 9 - Lost and Found
    9.7/10(58 votes)
    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

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  5. The Baxters Season 3 Episode 12 - Return Together
    9.7/10(86 votes)
    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

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  6. The Baxters Season 3 Episode 2 - Cautionary Tale
    9.6/10(64 votes)
    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

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  8. The Baxters Season 3 Episode 3 - A Sisters Trip
    9.6/10(63 votes)
    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

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  9. The Baxters Season 3 Episode 4 - The Moment of Truth
    9.6/10(66 votes)
    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

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  10. The Baxters Season 3 Episode 5 - A Step Forward
    9.6/10(59 votes)
    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

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  11. The Baxters Season 3 Episode 7 - Grief and Joy
    9.6/10(59 votes)
    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

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  12. The Baxters Season 3 Episode 10 - An Urgent Message
    9.6/10(57 votes)
    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

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  13. The Baxters Season 3 Episode 11 - God Made Us Three
    9.6/10(56 votes)
    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

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  14. The Baxters Season 1 Episode 10 - A Guide to Guilt
    9.5/10(73 votes)
    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.

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  15. The Baxters Season 2 Episode 2 - The Easy Part
    9.5/10(68 votes)
    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.

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  16. The Baxters Season 2 Episode 3 - Erin's Birthday
    9.5/10(67 votes)
    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.

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  17. The Baxters Season 2 Episode 4 - One Step Forward
    9.5/10(66 votes)
    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.

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  18. The Baxters Season 2 Episode 5 - Memory Box
    9.5/10(70 votes)
    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.

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  19. The Baxters Season 2 Episode 6 - Allure
    9.5/10(66 votes)
    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.

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  20. The Baxters Season 2 Episode 8 - Paris
    9.5/10(67 votes)
    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.

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  21. The Baxters Season 2 Episode 9 - Broken Pieces
    9.5/10(65 votes)
    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.

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  22. The Baxters Season 2 Episode 10 - Say a Little Prayer
    9.5/10(64 votes)
    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.

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  23. The Baxters Season 2 Episode 11 - Waiting for Wings
    9.5/10(62 votes)
    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.

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  24. The Baxters Season 1 Episode 2 - Homecoming
    9.4/10(96 votes)
    S1:E2

    Looking for comfort from family and friends, Kari moves back home with her parents. Tim looks to deepen his relationship with Angela. While at home, Kari learns that her first love, Ryan, has moved back to town.

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  25. The Baxters Season 1 Episode 6 - For Better or Worse
    9.4/10(78 votes)
    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.

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  26. The Baxters Season 1 Episode 7 - Old Wounds
    9.4/10(76 votes)
    S1:E7

    Five months have passed. Kari and Tim are in marriage counseling. Luke plans a fundraiser at church, but when Ashley unexpectedly arrives, old family wounds are reopened. Dirk's obsession with Angela and Tim takes a dangerous turn.

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Best Episodes Summary

"It's Not Perfect" is the best rated episode of "The Baxters". It scored 9.7/10 based on 63 votes. Directed by Tony Mitchell and written by Justin D James, Jessie Rosen, Karen Corneille, it aired on 3/27/2024. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Unexpected Guest".