8.0/10110 votes#1 - The Big Surprise
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/28/2013
Jim Cryer learns that his mistress has befriended his daughter; Candace blackmails Jim.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
- 8.1/1052 votes
#2 - Playing In The Deep End
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/28/2013
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- 8.6/1055 votes
#3 - Beautifully Dysfunctional
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/4/2013
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- 8.4/1045 votes
#4 - Entering The Race
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/11/2013
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- 8.3/1027 votes
#5 - A Woman's Pride
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/18/2013
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- 8.9/1045 votes
#6 - Angry Sex
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/25/2013
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- 8.2/1038 votes
#7 - A True Friend
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/2/2013
Amanda has Wyatt and Jeffery assist her with the move into her new apartment while Hanna is set-up on a blind date by Benny.
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- 8.6/1021 votes
#8 - The Criminal
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/9/2013
Benny prepares for his date by asking to borrow a car but is arrested and charged with drug possession after falling trap to someone's malicious intent. Amanda seduces her professor to raise her grade.
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- 8.7/1026 votes
#9 - The Set Up
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 7/16/2013
It is revealed to Hanna that Benny happened to be behind the wheel of Candace's car. David reveals how he participated in the set-up. Katheryn ends up having a bond with Hanna regarding their issues.
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- 9.1/1043 votes
#10 - Number Nine
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 7/23/2013
After all the issues going on around her, Amanda tries to commit suicide after an altercation with Candace sets her over the edge. Katheryn shames Candace directly after Jim reveals the affair.
Director: N/A
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- 9.1/1048 votes
#11 - Not My Daughter
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 7/30/2013
Katheryn tells everyone that she is leaving for vacation but that information turns out to be false. Veronica agrees to work on Benny's case. Wyatt is shocked when a previous girlfriend shows up. Jim receives the news that Amanda and Candace have moved into an apartment together.
Director: N/A
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- 8.7/1040 votes
#12 - In Recovery
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 8/7/2013
Jim and Candace end up in a verbal altercation. Amanda is in recovery while Katheryn might have to prepare for surgery. Wyatt receives another visitor from his past. After reviewing the case, Veronica questions Jim about some of the details. Amanda reveals a shocker to Candace, that she was raped.
Director: N/A
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- 8.8/1039 votes
#13 - What Are You Doing Here?
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 8/13/2013
Information is discovered by a detective that links Benny and Tony. Veronica continues to work toward answers for Benny's case. Laura is kept away from Wyatt by Jeffery.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.7/1040 votes
#14 - My Name Is Veronica
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 8/20/2013
Veronica collects enough evidence to send it off to David, which in turn exposes the conspiracy. Katheryn gets nervous when her secret almost goes public.
Director: N/A
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- 9.1/1037 votes
#15 - The Truth Will Set You Free
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 8/27/2013
After her secret is reveled, Katheryn tells everyone what she really knows about Jim's secret activities. Jeffery finally discloses his love for Wyatt.
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- 9.1/1044 votes
#16 - No More Hiding
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 9/3/2013
Jeffery tells his parents that he's gay. Hanna discloses that Tony is actually Benny's father. Candace informs Amanda that her parents are keeping her inheritance.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.2/1042 votes
#17 - The Black Sedan
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 1/7/2014
Hanna waits at the hospital for news on Benny's condition; Candace tries to convince Amanda to stand up for herself.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
- 8.7/1031 votes
#18 - Wyatt's Nightmare
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 1/14/2014
After a hit-and-run accident, Wyatt kills a little girl and Benny is on life support; Jim's campaign is in trouble; Amanda's on the verge of a breakdown; Hanna hears bad news about Benny.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
- 8.7/1022 votes
#19 - Family Issues
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 1/21/2014
When Celine tries to destroy her accountability, Hanna clashes with Tony about keeping Benny on life support.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
- 8.6/1022 votes
#20 - Unanswered Calls
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 1/28/2014
Jeffrey realizes that Wyatt is responsible for Lizzie's death and Benny's condition.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
- 9.3/1016 votes
#21 - Why Didn't You Tell Me?
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 2/4/2014
Candace asks Jim to move Benny to a private hospital.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
- 8.5/1023 votes
#22 - Protecting Wyatt
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 2/11/2014
Jim tries to keep Wyatt out of jail; Tony serves Hanna with court papers.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
- 8.9/1040 votes
#23 - Amanda's Revenge
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 2/18/2014
Candace represents Hanna in court; Amanda slips into the professors room while his family sleeps.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
- 9.1/1028 votes
#24 - Maggie's Plan
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 2/25/2014
Despite Wyatt's actions and Candace's threats, Jim readies his campaign announcement.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
- 9.2/1029 votes
#25 - March for Justice
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 3/4/2014
The judge rules in Tony's favor; Hanna begs Tony to keep Benny on life support.
Director: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
The Best Episodes of Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1
Every episode of Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1!
Follow the complicated dynamic between the rich and powerful Cryer family and the hired help who work in their opulent Savannah, Georgia, mansion.
Genres:SoapDrama
Network:OWN
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Big Surprise" is the best rated episode of "Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 110 votes. Directed by Tyler Perry and written by Tyler Perry, it aired on 5/28/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Playing In The Deep End".