The BEST episodes of Beyond the Gates season 2
Every episode of Beyond the Gates season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Beyond the Gates season 2!
Set in one of the most affluent African American counties in the United States, you’ll find a posh gated community with winding tree-lined streets and luxurious mansions to call home. At the center of this community are the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty. But behind these pristine walls and lush, manicured gardens are juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered.
#1 - Monday, January 26, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/26/2026
Anita's in dire straits so Vernon reaches out to an unlikely source for help. Nicole updates Dani on a recent milestone. Ashley is there for Naomi while Bill puts Tomas in his place.
#2 - Friday, January 23, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/23/2026
Anita leans on Sharon. Bill buys Tomas' silence. Leslie confronts Shanice over Ted. Dani and Pamela set their sights on Izaiah. Ashley calls Derek out on his sabotage. Jacob begins his undercover mission.
#3 - Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 1/27/2026
Kat gets an eyeful. Joey teaches someone a harsh lesson while Vanessa takes care of business. Hayley faces rejection. Andre has a romantic surprise for Dani.
#4 - Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/13/2026
Anita returns home from chemo and learns Vernon's been lying to her. The Duprees rally around one of their own while Nicole spirals. Jacob and Elon have a heart to heart. Ashley goes on a date with a co-worker.
#5 - Thursday, January 22, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/22/2026
Dani opens up to Bill and then makes a surprising move. Hayley feels cornered. Vanessa is accosted. Joey gives Elon some much-needed intel. Two couples take the next step in their relationships by the end of the night.
#6 - Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 28 - Aired 2/11/2026
Nicole and Kial's steamy date is interrupted by Carlton. Bill worries Hayley's had a setback. Chelsea thinks Hamilton history may be repeating itself. Anita and Vernon teach Samantha, Tyrell and Jessica a lesson. Anastasia stirs the pot.
#7 - Friday, January 2, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/2/2026
Dani supports Vernon as Bill offers unsolicited advice to Anita. Tomas comforts a secretive Kat while Martin shares all with Smitty. Ted surprises his daughter wtih his stance on the matter at hand.
#8 - Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/7/2026
Joey has a proposition for Leslie that comes with a catch. Shanice makes a juicy admission to Ashley. Vernon doles out some sage advice to Dani. Samantha feels guilty as Nicole clashes with Tyrell over an upcoming family event.
#9 - Friday, January 9, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/9/2026
Anita begins medical treatment. Dani and Nicole get their test results. Jacob and Andre worry about their wives. Martin delivers bad news to Vernon.
#10 - Monday, January 12, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/12/2026
Nicole comforts Dani during a crisis. Andre draws a line in the sand. Chelsea sends an SOS call to Bill. Naomi needs an urgent favor from a friend. Ted and Carlton have a long overdue chat.
#11 - Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/14/2026
Joey consults with Bill on a legal matter. Hayley continues to enact her deadly plan. Leslie's romantic interlude takes a dangerous turn. Vanessa shows up for a friend in need. Pamela bolsters her bestie.
#12 - Friday, January 16, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/16/2026
Chelsea has major news to share with her family. Naomi feels pressured by Jacob. Izaiah comforts Eva. Things heat up for Ted and Shanice. Derek does not like what he sees.
#13 - Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/21/2026
Kat and Ted argue over Eva. Naomi hides her new normal from her entire family. Vanessa propositions Kial. Jacob clashes with Marcel and Elon. Smitty and Martin are surprised by Tyrell's latest stance on a family tradition.
#14 - Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 27 - Aired 2/10/2026
Bill vents to Dani about their daughter, but clashes with Andre in the process. Naomi and Ashley tend to an injured old friend. Jacob is tasked with a dangerous assignment. Smitty gets a lead on the case from June.
#15 - Thursday, February 12, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 29 - Aired 2/12/2026
Leslie seeks guidance from Joey on a personal matter. Vanessa does her best to assuage Nicole's guilt. Randy's not happy with Hayley's update. Ted gets an earful from his ex. Shanice puts Carlton in his place.
#16 - Thursday, January 15, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/15/2026
Dani and Hayley clash. Ted has a request of Eva, which then puts her at odds with Kat once again. Anita reaches her limit. Jessica has a proposition for Tyrell. Ashley has an update for Naomi and Shanice.
#17 - Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/20/2026
The Hamiltons have an awkward celebration. Joey puts Leslie in her place. Vanessa shocks Nicole with some scandalous info. Chelsea's new lease on life causes friction with Madison.
#18 - Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 1/28/2026
Leslie sets a trap. Martin wonders where Smitty was all night. Vernon gets kicked out of the house. Nicole doesn't mince words with her daughter. Jacob and Elon clash while Naomi continues to hide the truth from her husband.
#19 - Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/6/2026
Anita gets a surprise visit from an old friend that turns tense. After learning some devastating news, Vanessa has a request for Joe. Eva and Izaiah inch closer. Tyrell and Jessica hit a relationship hurdle.
#20 - Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 2/3/2026
Anita confides in Dani who then recommends a bold course of action. Vernon issues a warning to Andre. Bill tries to get to the bottom of his health scare. Kat receives shocking news that puts her at odds with her cousin.
#21 - Friday, January 30, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 1/30/2026
Hayley is frustrated by the lack of progress in her murder plot as Bill gets some strange lab results. Anita is horrified by a loss. Eva's confrontation with Kat leads to trouble with Izaiah.
#22 - Monday, January 5, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/5/2026
Nicole and Dani discuss the pull they still feel towards their exes when in crisis. Chelsea needs medical advice from Madison. Kat has a rough morning while Jacob and Naomi spy a suspicious duo.
#23 - Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 2/4/2026
Dani admits to Andre that she kissed Bill. Smitty meets with his source. Jacob makes headway with his undercover case. Chelsea is stunned by the changes she sees in Anita. Hayley flirts with Izaiah. Bill has a surprise for Caroline.
#24 - Monday, February 2, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 2/2/2026
Eva vents to Tomas. Izaiah and Kat have a heated exchange. Leslie makes Ashley an offer. Derek gets some tough love from a dear friend. Chelsea and Madison agree to a life-changing decision.
#25 - Thursday, January 29, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 1/29/2026
Chelsea and Kat prep for their Fenmore's meeting. Ashley referees an altercation between Derek and Grayson. Dani propositions Izaiah. Bill's attempt to reminisce with Vernon is met with disdain.