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Lifelong friends Maddie, Helen and Dana Sue lift each other up as they juggle relationships, family and careers in the small Southern town of Serenity.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Lifelong friends Maddie, Helen and Dana Sue lift each other up as they juggle relationships, family and careers in the small Southern town of Serenity.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Norman BuckleyWritten by Sheryl J. AndersonGuest stars Dion Johnstone, Chris Medlin, Caroline Lagerfelt, Alpha Trivette, Bianca Belle, Frank Oakley III, Brittany L. Smith, Tracey Bonner
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Norman BuckleyWritten by Shelley MealsGuest stars Dion Johnstone, Chris Medlin, Bianca Belle, Frank Oakley III, Brittany L. Smith, Charles Lawlor, Harlan Drum, Sam Ashby
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Kelli WilliamsWritten by Anthony EplingGuest stars Dion Johnstone, Chris Medlin, Frank Oakley III, Tracey Bonner, Adam Fristoe, Sam Ashby, Bentley Green, Nick Hagelin
Episode 4
The town's tongues start wagging over Maddie's new friend, Dana Sue suffers a health scare, and Helen takes a legal threat personally.
Directed by Kelli WilliamsWritten by Francesca ButlerGuest stars Dion Johnstone, Jay Jones, Chris Medlin, Caroline Lagerfelt, Bianca Belle, Frank Oakley III, Tracey Bonner, Vickie Eng
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Norman BuckleyWritten by Caron TschampionGuest stars Dion Johnstone, Jay Jones, Chris Medlin, Caroline Lagerfelt, Brittany L. Smith, Charles Lawlor, Harlan Drum, Sam Ashby
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Norman BuckleyWritten by Shelley MealsGuest stars Dion Johnstone, Michael May, Jay Jones, Chris Medlin, Bianca Belle, Brittany L. Smith, Vickie Eng, Harlan Drum
Episode 7
Maddie's coziness with Cal causes complications, Helen fights for a mock trial student, Noreen receives a welcome visitor, and Erik bonds with Isaac.
Directed by Laura Nisbet PetersWritten by Anthony EplingGuest stars Dion Johnstone, James Dillon, Michael May, Chris Medlin, Frank Oakley III, Harlan Drum, Sam Ashby, Hunter Burke
Episode 8
As Bill makes a series of bad decisions that impact those closest to him, Noreen attends Kyle's play and Maddie takes a big step forward with Cal.
Directed by Laura Nisbet PetersWritten by Francesca ButlerGuest stars Dion Johnstone, Michael May, Alpha Trivette, Bianca Belle, Harlan Drum, Al-Jaleel Knox, Michael Shenefelt, Connor Hammond
Episode 9
On the morning of the mock trial, Kyle's behavior worries everyone. Meanwhile, Dana Sue sparks a connection with a handsome farmer.
Directed by Norman BuckleyWritten by Caron TschampionGuest stars Michael May, Tracey Bonner, Jason MacDonald, Harlan Drum, Hunter Burke, Al-Jaleel Knox, Michael Shenefelt, William Mark McCullough
Episode 10
As prom night approaches, Maddie comes to a decision about Cal, Dana Sue scrambles to secure her future, and Helen calls an emergency margarita session.
Directed by Norman BuckleyWritten by Sheryl J. AndersonGuest stars Dion Johnstone, Brandon Quinn, Michael May, Chris Medlin, Bianca Belle, Frank Oakley III, Brittany L. Smith, Harlan Drum
Episode information updated Sep 11, 2026
JoAnna Garcia SwisherMaddie Townsend
Brooke ElliottDana Sue Sullivan
Heather HeadleyHelen Decatur
Logan AllenKyle Townsend
Anneliese JudgeAnnie Sullivan
Carson RowlandTyler Townsend
Justin BrueningCal Maddox
Chris KleinBill Townsend
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Daniel L. Paulson ProductionsUnited States
