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.

Last Updated: 1/15/2026Network: CBSStatus: Continuing

0.00

0 votes

#1 - 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.

5.75

8 votes

#2 - 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.

6.00

1 votes

#3 - 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.

6.00

8 votes

#4 - Thursday, January 8, 2026

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/8/2026

Anita sets a mystery plan into motion that involves her entire family. Chelsea and Kat clash. Andre distracts Dani. Carlton comforts Nicole. Naomi leans on a friend. Martin and Smitty try to understand what's going on with their son.

6.29

7 votes

#5 - 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.

6.33

6 votes

#6 - 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.

6.33

6 votes

#7 - 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.

6.33

6 votes

#8 - 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.

6.38

8 votes

#9 - 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.

6.43

7 votes

#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.

6.50

6 votes

#11 - 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.

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.

6.56

9 votes

#17 - 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.

Directors: Phideaux Xavier

Writer: Christopher Dunn, Jazmen Darnell Brown, Michele Val Jean, Robert Guza Jr.

6.57

7 votes

#18 - 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.

6.57

7 votes

#19 - Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Season 1 - Episode 181 - Aired 12/2/2025

Dani and Bill recall a fiery moment from their past, leaving Naomi and Chelsea unsettled. Hayley and Randy discuss escalating their murder plot. Jacob bolsters a friend in need.

6.60

5 votes

#20 - Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Season 1 - Episode 121 - Aired 8/27/2025

Martin makes a deal with the devil. Leslie ruffles some feathers. Naomi leans on her husband. Madison issues an apology.

6.63

8 votes

#21 - 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.

6.63

8 votes

#22 - 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.

6.63

8 votes

#23 - Thursday, October 2, 2025

Season 1 - Episode 142 - Aired 10/2/2025

Bill's ex plants seeds of doubt. Hayley looks toward the future. Naomi has a tense exchange with her newest family member. Vanessa's son encounters Joey while on an intense fact-finding mission.

6.63

8 votes

#24 - 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.

6.67

9 votes

#25 - Friday, August 8, 2025

Season 1 - Episode 108 - Aired 8/8/2025

Hayley shares news with Bill that affects their future. Doug recruits Randy for a scheme of his own. Andre's ready to discuss matters of the heart. Ashley has a tense talk with Derek.