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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 Worst Episode
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    The Baxters Season 1 Episode 1 - Under the Surface
    7.6/10(110 votes)

    #1 - Under the Surface

    S1:E1

    A celebratory Mother's Day for the Baxter family's matriarch, Elizabeth, is disrupted when one of her daughters, Kari, discovers a shocking revelation about her husband, Tim.

    Director:Rachel Feldman
    Writers:Christina De Leon, Marilyn Fu, Olumide Odebunmi

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  2. The Baxters Season 1 Episode 5 - In the Heat Of
    9.3/10(76 votes)

    #2 - In the Heat Of

    S1:E5

    Tim's drinking spirals out of control. Luke invites Reagan to the Baxter family home for a pool date. Ashley has an unexpected run-in with an old crush from high school and Kari looks to her mom for advice on her marriage.

    Director:Tony Mitchell
    Writer:Justin D James

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  3. The Baxters Season 1 Episode 2 - Homecoming
    9.4/10(92 votes)

    #3 - Homecoming

    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.

    Director:Rachel Feldman
    Writer:Christina De Leon

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  4. The Baxters Season 1 Episode 3 - Irreconcilable Differences
    9.4/10(86 votes)

    #4 - Irreconcilable Differences

    S1:E3

    Dirk confronts Angela about her affair. Tim attempts to give Kari divorce paperwork, but Elizabeth intercepts it. Determined to save her marriage, Kari reveals an unexpected truth to Tim that could change their lives forever.

    Director:Rachel Feldman
    Writer:Olumide Odebunmi

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  5. The Baxters Season 1 Episode 4 - In Hindsight
    9.4/10(80 votes)

    #5 - In Hindsight

    S1:E4

    After Kari reveals her pregnancy to Tim, Angela shows her frustration at the lack of progress in his divorce. Dirk continues to obsess over Angela. Kari spends the day with Ryan. John shares a profound message of hope for Elizabeth and his family.

    Director:Rachel Feldman
    Writer:Marilyn Fu

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  6. The Baxters Season 1 Episode 7 - Old Wounds
    9.4/10(73 votes)

    #6 - Old Wounds

    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.

    Director:Tony Mitchell
    Writer:Justin D James

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  7. The Baxters Season 1 Episode 8 - Food for Thought
    9.4/10(73 votes)

    #7 - Food for Thought

    S1:E8

    The Baxter family Thanksgiving is full of food and football with a side of drama. After showing up late to dinner, Ashley is confronted by her family. Luke tells Reagan about his best friend's tragic death while Kari and Tim share good news.

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

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  8. The Baxters Season 2 Episode 1 - Blank Canvas
    9.4/10(71 votes)

    #8 - Blank Canvas

    S2:E1

    Kari visits Tim's grave with their three-month-old daughter, Jessie. Ashley takes advice from Elizabeth and Erica regarding a job interview. John and Brooke fight to save the life of a close family friend.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    #17 - 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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  18. The Baxters Season 3 Episode 1 - New Beginnings
    9.5/10(63 votes)

    #18 - New Beginnings

    S3:E1

    John and Elizabeth sell their house. Kari prepares for Jessie's first birthday. Ashley misses Landon, who is battling fires in California. Luke is living with Lori, but it's trouble in paradise for the young couple.

    Director:Alex Zamm
    Writer:Jessie Rosen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Under the Surface" is the worst rated episode of "The Baxters". It scored 7.6/10 based on 110 votes. Directed by Rachel Feldman and written by Christina De Leon, Marilyn Fu, Olumide Odebunmi, it aired on 3/27/2024. This episode scored 1.7 points lower than the second lowest rated, "In the Heat Of".