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 - Friday, February 13, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 30 - Aired 2/13/2026
Dani publicly launches her comeback but is sideswiped by an antagonistic reporter. Anita is called on to reassure both of her daughters. Vernon and Kat have a heart to heart. Lynette gets what she wants from Bill and Hayley.
#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.
#3 - Friday, February 6, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 25 - Aired 2/6/2026
One couple gets engaged. Dani gets turned down. Pamela conspires with Andre. Eva updates her mom on the change in her relationship status. Ted publicly confronts Leslie regarding her subterfuge.
#4 - Monday, February 9, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 26 - Aired 2/9/2026
Dani and Andre are interrupted by two surprise guests. Chelsea shocks Bill with big news. Lynette implements a new scheme. Grayson opens up to Ashley about the mysterious call he received. Jan tries to broker peace between Leslie and Derek.
#5 - Thursday, February 5, 2026
Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 2/5/2026
Joey lets Vanessa into his inner sanctum. Nicole and Kial go on a date. Ted is confounded by his ex's new appearance. Shanice makes a revolting discovery. Anita locks horns with Anastasia. Mona thanks Randy for his rescue.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - Thursday, December 11, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 188 - Aired 12/11/2025
Martin tries to make amends with his sister. Leslie receives a warning where Marcel's intentions are concerned. Naomi and Jacob try their best to navigate a new normal. Eva gets an earful from Laura. Tomas gets advice from an unlikely source.
#16 - Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Season 1 - Episode 182 - Aired 12/3/2025
Shanice and Ted find themselves trapped in a potentially dangerous predicament. Vernon and Joey don't mince words during a heated exchange.
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - 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.
#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 - 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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - 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.
#24 - 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.
#25 - 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.