The WORST episodes of Beyond the Gates
Every episode of Beyond the Gates ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Beyond the Gates!
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 - Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 174 - Aired 11/18/2025
Eva and Izaiah's connection deepens. Ted unexpectedly becomes a shoulder to cry on. Smitty and June have an overdue heart-to-heart. Samantha's punishment causes discomfort for her entire family. Vernon and Sharon meet under watchful eyes.
#2 - Monday, November 17, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 173 - Aired 11/17/2025
Kat turns to an unexpected source for guidance. Bill issues a warning to Jacob. Dani and Andre decide to make a major investment. Leslie's involvement in WinterFest stirs emotions with some old friends.
#3 - Monday, November 3, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 164 - Aired 11/3/2025
Anita is completely overwhelmed. Vernon has a secret rendezvous. Derek asks Shanice for a favor but gets a reality check instead. Eva has a major update for Leslie where Ted is concerned. Naomi takes her frustrations out on those closest to her.
#4 - Friday, October 10, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 148 - Aired 10/10/2025
Dani confides in Pamela about her steamy moment with Bill. Hayley puts her husband's feet to the fire. Eva asks for Mona and Jan's help. Naomi and Jacob have a difficult conversation that leaves them with more questions than answers.
#5 - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 131 - Aired 9/17/2025
Hayley hatches a seductive plan to spark some jealousy in Bill. Ashley drops an unexpected bombshell on Andre. Anita proposes a game-changing idea to help Kat and Chelsea.
#6 - Thursday, November 13, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 171 - Aired 11/13/2025
Dani and Andre make a decision about their future. Vernon worries his secret may be found out. Nicole grants a request from her ex. Kat and Smitty have an awkward run-in. Flames ignite between Derek and a co-worker.
#7 - Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 170 - Aired 11/12/2025
Anita and Vernon have a long overdue conversation with Andre. Dani preps for the Forrester Creations shoot. Ted tries his best to get through to his daughter while Leslie gloats over hers. Derek leans on Shanice. Naomi helps Ashley move on.
#8 - Friday, August 29, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 123 - Aired 8/29/2025
The kidnapper has another insane demand for their hostage. Ted surprises Leslie with an intriguing proposal. Tomas offers to help Eva. Nicole has an upsetting update for her son.
#9 - Thursday, October 16, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 152 - Aired 10/16/2025
Chelsea thinks her mother has been robbed. Hayley's birthday treat for Bill ends up in the wrong hands. Naomi and Jacob are at an impasse over what they see for their future. Martin receives a stunning proposition.
#10 - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 125 - Aired 9/9/2025
Anita and Vernon worry they pushed the limits for one of their own. Naomi doesn't like what she sees where her parents are concerned. Tomas is asked to battle the Duprees.
#11 - Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 169 - Aired 11/11/2025
Things turn ugly as Chelsea and Tomas try to referee while Eva and Kat go to war. Hayley sets her sights on an eligible bachelor. Smitty and Martin clash over how best to parent the teens. Izaiah opens up about his difficult relationship with Elon.
#12 - Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 155 - Aired 10/21/2025
Bill ends his pursuit of one mystery, but then another one presents itself. Naomi fears she and Jacob may have hit a tipping point in their marriage. Hayley enacts a new plan to get what her heart truly desires.
#13 - Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 130 - Aired 9/16/2025
Nicole debates her treatment of Ted while he deals with an unwelcome reality check. Tyrell and Samantha clash, which leaves Martin and Smitty to deal with the fallout. Leslie one-ups the Duprees. Naomi and Jacob help a friend.
#14 - Friday, September 26, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 138 - Aired 9/26/2025
Nicole gets an update and consoles a friend. Jan and Mona discuss their former friend's sudden windfall. Leslie shocks Eva with a big gift. Joey issues some grave warnings. Shanice continues to conceal some major information.
#15 - Monday, September 22, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 134 - Aired 9/22/2025
Dani and Andre roll the dice and come to an agreement. Vanessa faces mounting pressure by Doug to make a difficult choice. Nicole exposes Ted's latest indiscretion to Anita. Kat opens up to Chelsea about her confusing feelings for Tomas.
#16 - Monday, October 20, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 154 - Aired 10/20/2025
Vernon is keeping secrets from Anita. Dani's parents have a tense sit-down with her and Andre. Nicole is caught off guard by a romantic gesture. Leslie is riding high. Eva realizes her mama is up to no good again.
#17 - Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 120 - Aired 8/26/2025
The hostage situation intensifies. Anita, Vernon and Kat take matters into their own hands. Andre spies a close moment between Dani and Bill.
#18 - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 35 - Aired 4/15/2025
Naomi's unexpected legal maneuver rattles her fragile peace with Bill. Tyrell's crisis pits Martin and Smitty's parenting styles against each other. Dani's escalating struggles pull Andre further into her dangerous orbit.
#19 - Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 141 - Aired 10/1/2025
Hayley discovers her husband’s been playing detective. Derek feels left out in the cold. Dani confesses her addiction to Anita. Donnell McBride shows up and demands answers. A passionate lip lock leaves emotions hanging in the balance.
#20 - Monday, October 6, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 144 - Aired 10/6/2025
Chelsea's heated confrontation with Tomas results in a major revelation. Leslie uncovers a truth that has her riding high. Ted offers some hard-won advice to Smitty. Kat leans on her mother. Anita and Vernon deal with an unwelcome gift.
#21 - Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 135 - Aired 9/23/2025
Jacob unearths a secret that Derek wants to remain buried. In helping Samantha, Martin infuriates Smitty. A couple must face their new reality. Joey and Marcel hatch a mysterious plan.
#22 - Monday, August 25, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 119 - Aired 8/25/2025
The Duprees are frantic when they discover one of their own has gone missing. Samantha and Martin have some father-daughter bonding time.
#23 - Friday, June 27, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 83 - Aired 6/27/2025
Leslie attempts to make amends with her daughter. Date night proves challenging for Chelsea. Madison and Joey's offer amuses Bill.
#24 - Thursday, June 26, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 82 - Aired 6/26/2025
Eva tackles her first day working for Ted. Ashley and Andre discuss their options. Anita receives surprising news from her family.
#25 - Friday, September 19, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 133 - Aired 9/19/2025
Nicole learns something disturbing. Anita and Vernon grow increasingly worried about the state of affairs in their family. Vanessa spies Bill and Joey with their heads together and demands answers. Leslie seeks out information regarding her mother.