TV series
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 Jul 22, 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
In the waiting room, the families gather for news from the doctors, and Ty's plans for the season change. Over margaritas, Helen shares an announcement.
Directed by Norman BuckleyWritten by Sheryl J. AndersonGuest stars Michael May, Chris Medlin, Caroline Lagerfelt, Bianca Belle, Tracey Bonner, Shawn Passwaters, Sam Ashby, Hunter Burke
Episode 2
Helen helps Isaac in his search for answers, Dana Sue's restaurant hits a financial hiccup, and Maddie tries to find out what happened with her son.
Directed by Norman BuckleyWritten by Anthony EplingGuest stars Chris Medlin, Caroline Lagerfelt, Frank Oakley III, Shawn Passwaters, Sam Ashby, Hunter Burke, Cindy Karr, Chase Anderson
Episode 3
While Coach Cal and Ty work through disappointments, a new kind of heartbreak hits Helen, and Dana Sue gets a late-night visitor on her front porch.
Directed by Mykelti WilliamsonWritten by Valerie C. WoodsGuest stars Caroline Lagerfelt, Bianca Belle, Frank Oakley III, Brittany L. Smith, Harlan Drum, Sam Ashby, Hunter Burke, Luray Cooper
Episode 4
The questions keep coming as Maddie investigates the lot behind the spa and Helen looks for clues in what Isaac's birth mother left behind.
Directed by Mykelti WilliamsonWritten by Caron TschampionGuest stars Jay Jones, Chris Medlin, Bianca Belle, Frank Oakley III, Tracey Bonner, Shawn Passwaters, Harlan Drum, Sam Ashby
Episode 5
Dana Sue's relationships become the talk of Serenity social media. Maddie uncovers who's behind the town's parking problem — bless their hearts.
Directed by Norman BuckleyWritten by Shani Am. MooreGuest stars Jay Jones, Chris Medlin, Alpha Trivette, Bianca Belle, Brittany L. Smith, Tracey Bonner, Vickie Eng, Shawn Passwaters
Episode 6
When the mayor won't see them, the Magnolias take their plans to the next level. At karaoke, Helen and Erik give the town something to talk about.
Directed by Norman BuckleyWritten by Anthony EplingGuest stars Greta Glenn, Chris Medlin, Bianca Belle, Brittany L. Smith, Tracey Bonner, Shawn Passwaters, Harlan Drum, Sam Ashby
Episode 7
New beginnings abound as Serenity welcomes Noreen's baby, Isaac's birth mother tells him her whole story, and Erik reveals his painful past to Helen.
Directed by Yangzom BrauenWritten by Valerie C. WoodsGuest stars Chris Medlin, Frank Oakley III, Brittany L. Smith, Tracey Bonner, Sam Ashby, Hunter Burke, Al-Jaleel Knox, Cindy Karr
Episode 8
As the recall petition quickly picks up steam, Maddie and Cal attend a black-tie charity fundraiser and Ronnie presses Dana Sue to make up her mind.
Directed by Yangzom BrauenWritten by Caron TschampionGuest stars Chris Medlin, Caroline Lagerfelt, Bianca Belle, Brittany L. Smith, Vickie Eng, Harlan Drum, Sam Ashby, Cindy Karr
Episode 9
Friends gather to plan a celebration of life. Meanwhile, counseling is off to a rocky start for Ronnie and Dana Sue, and Isaac meets his birth father.
Directed by Mary Lou BelliWritten by Shani Am. MooreGuest stars Chris Medlin, Caroline Lagerfelt, Brittany L. Smith, Tracey Bonner, Vickie Eng, Shawn Passwaters, Sam Ashby, Michael Shenefelt
Episode 10
More than margaritas are shaken up as Cal's past resurfaces, an unsavory acquaintance returns to Serenity, and Helen faces a life-changing decision.
Directed by Mary Lou BelliWritten by Sheryl J. AndersonGuest stars Chris Medlin, Caroline Lagerfelt, Alpha Trivette, Brittany L. Smith, Vickie Eng, Sam Ashby, Hunter Burke, Luray Cooper
Episode information updated Jul 23, 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
