Series synopsis
Sweet Magnolias is an American drama television series that premiered on Netflix on May 19, 2020. It was created by Sheryl J. Anderson. It stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, Heather Headley and Logan Allen.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend
- Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue Sullivan
- Heather Headley as Helen Decatur
- Logan Allen as Kyle Townsend
- Anneliese Judge as Annie Sullivan
- Carson Rowland as Tyler Townsend
- Justin Bruening as Cal Maddox
- Chris Klein as Bill Townsend
Supporting cast
- Jamie Lynn Spears as Norren Fitzgibbons
- Dion Johnstone as Erik Whitley
- Brandon Quinn as Ronnie Sullivan
- James Dillon as Clint
- Michael May as Simon Spry
- Jay Jones as Vernon Hall
- Greta Glenn as Henrietta
- Chris Medlin as Isaac Downey
- Caroline Lagerfelt as Paula Vreeland
- Alpha Trivette as Neville Wharton
- Bianca Belle as Katie Townsend
- Frank Oakley III as Harlan Bixby
Guest cast
- James Dillon as Clint
- Michael May as Simon Spry
- Jay Jones as Vernon Hall
- Greta Glenn as Henrietta
- Chris Medlin as Isaac Downey
- Caroline Lagerfelt as Paula Vreeland
- Alpha Trivette as Neville Wharton
- Bianca Belle as Katie Townsend
- Frank Oakley III as Harlan Bixby
- Brittany L. Smith as Peggy Martin
- Tracey Bonner as Pastor June Wilkes
- Vickie Eng as Grace Wharton
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 50 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | May 19, 2020 | May 19, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 10 | February 4, 2022 | February 4, 2022 |
| Season 3 | 10 | July 20, 2023 | July 20, 2023 |
| Season 4 | 10 | February 6, 2025 | February 6, 2025 |
| Season 5 | 10 | June 11, 2026 | June 11, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pour It Out 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. |
May 19, 2020 |
| 2 |
A United Front 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. |
May 19, 2020 |
| 3 |
Give Drink to the Thirsty 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. |
May 19, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Casseroles and Casualties 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. |
February 4, 2022 |
| 2 |
So Much to Say 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. |
February 4, 2022 |
| 3 |
The More Things Change 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. |
February 4, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Meaning to Tell You After the incident at the restaurant, an unlikely ally offers to help Cal. Helen shares her painful secret and Maddie grills Ty about a rumor. |
July 20, 2023 |
| 2 |
Meet Me Where I Am Erik opens up to Isaac while Helen ponders her future. Over margaritas, Maddie reveals the deal she made with Cal. Dana Sue and Ronnie plan a party. |
July 20, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Searchers The competition heats up and the friendly trash talk flies as Serenity gathers for the Forager Festival. A vengeful Kathy cooks up a couple of schemes. |
July 20, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Other Side of the Veil Bubbly in hand, the Magnolias toast to the future. The restaurant hosts an elegant event, and a festive Halloween party conjures up bewitching surprises. |
February 6, 2025 |
| 2 |
Practical Dreams Helen navigates a deepening crisis, while Dana Sue challenges her students to spread their culinary wings. An unexpected visitor brings important news. |
February 6, 2025 |
| 3 |
Abundant Grace The Magnolias come together after a personal tragedy. Kyle's online hobby wins him new popularity, and a life-changing secret comes to light. |
February 6, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Magnolias Take Manhattan Six months after Maddie's move, the Magnolias take a bite out of the Big Apple — and wash it down with margaritas. |
June 11, 2026 |
| 2 |
Bigger and Brighter As Maddie and Cal start new chapters, Dana Sue and Ronnie find themselves on different pages. Helen dusts off an old playbook for her dream wedding. |
June 11, 2026 |
| 3 |
Never Stop Graduating Maddie helps Kyle and company tame a theatrical crisis. Helen gets an unwelcome glimpse of the "Whitley Way." Annie receives bittersweet news from afar. |
June 11, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 19, 2020 |
| Last aired | June 11, 2026 |
| Status | continue |