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: 9/2/2025Network: CBSStatus: Continuing
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
star
6.43
7 votes

#1 - 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
star
6.50
4 votes

#2 - 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.

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
star
6.57
7 votes

#3 - Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Season 1 - Episode 36 - Aired 4/16/2025

Dani hopes to rekindle her lost spark with Pamela's help. Martin and Smitty face new hurdles protecting Tyrell. Nicole and Ted confront lingering issues in their marriage as they prepare to celebrate a relationship milestone.

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
star
6.80
5 votes

#4 - Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Season 1 - Episode 70 - Aired 6/10/2025

Chelsea and Madison connect. Vernon calms a nervous Naomi. Dani's feelings for her ex complicate things with her new boo.

Directors: Phideaux Xavier
star
6.83
6 votes

#5 - 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.

star
6.83
6 votes

#6 - 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.

Thursday, June 26, 2025
star
6.83
6 votes

#7 - 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.

Thursday, May 29, 2025
star
6.83
6 votes

#8 - Thursday, May 29, 2025

Season 1 - Episode 62 - Aired 5/29/2025

Dani issues a warning to Bill regarding Hayley. Doug takes a risk with Joey. Kat and Jacob uncover more about Laura's attack.

star
6.88
8 votes

#9 - Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Season 1 - Episode 95 - Aired 7/22/2025

Eva stands her ground with Kat. Hayley has a life-changing surprise to show Bill. Allison is in need of medical attention.

star
6.88
8 votes

#10 - Friday, July 18, 2025

Season 1 - Episode 93 - Aired 7/18/2025

Anita has some choice words for her daughter. Samantha makes a plea to her father. Elon puts Jacob in his place and asserts control over the investigation in the process.

Monday, June 2, 2025
star
7.00
6 votes

#11 - Monday, June 2, 2025

Season 1 - Episode 64 - Aired 6/2/2025

Ted and Eva discuss Leslie's manipulations. Sharon confronts Anita with the painful truth of their past.

Monday, April 28, 2025
star
7.00
8 votes

#12 - Monday, April 28, 2025

Season 1 - Episode 44 - Aired 4/28/2025

Naomi struggles to gain the trust of her new client. Ashley and Derek adjust to their new living arrangement. Leslie launches her latest scheme against the Duprees.

Directors: Phideaux Xavier
Friday, May 16, 2025
star
7.00
7 votes

#13 - Friday, May 16, 2025

Season 1 - Episode 54 - Aired 5/16/2025

Dani and Pamela chase a risky new dream. Doug finds himself out of options. Kat closes in on Leslie. Nicole contemplates a life-changing move.

Directors: Phideaux Xavier
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
star
7.00
7 votes

#14 - Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Season 1 - Episode 56 - Aired 5/20/2025

Anita opens the door to her past. Ashley's heartbreak threatens to undo her. Eva leans into the one person who believes her.

Directors: Shelley Curtis
Monday, June 9, 2025
star
7.00
5 votes

#15 - Monday, June 9, 2025

Season 1 - Episode 69 - Aired 6/9/2025

Nicole questions Eva's motives. Kat takes matters into her own hands. The women in Bill's life rally around him.

Directors: Steven Williford
Friday, May 30, 2025
star
7.00
6 votes

#16 - Friday, May 30, 2025

Season 1 - Episode 63 - Aired 5/30/2025

A crucial piece of evidence comes to light in Kat's investigation of Leslie. Ted struggles with how to repair his relationship with Nicole. Anita fears the past will derail her future.

star
7.00
7 votes

#17 - Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Season 1 - Episode 96 - Aired 7/23/2025

Leslie uses her injury to further her agenda. Jacob questions a family member about a police matter. Madison thinks Chelsea is getting played.

star
7.00
6 votes

#18 - Thursday, July 31, 2025

Season 1 - Episode 102 - Aired 7/31/2025

Anita locks horns with Sharon and Tracy before their big day. The Dupree sisters scheme for the greater good. Vernon and Tyrell have a heart-to-heart.

star
7.00
8 votes

#19 - 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.

star
7.00
3 votes

#20 - 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.

star
7.11
9 votes

#21 - Monday, August 4, 2025

Season 1 - Episode 104 - Aired 8/4/2025

Anita surprises her fans with a major revelation. Samantha tries to broker peace between Martin and Smitty. Nicole lays into Leslie for crashing the concert.

star
7.13
8 votes

#22 - Monday, July 14, 2025

Season 1 - Episode 89 - Aired 7/14/2025

Martin has a physical altercation with the stranger. Hayley tries to reconnect with Ashley. Chelsea reassures a wary Madison that her ex is in the past.

star
7.14
7 votes

#23 - Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Season 1 - Episode 110 - Aired 8/12/2025

Samantha schemes to help Martin and Smitty reconcile. Jacob solves a mystery. Leslie investigates a peculiar correspondence.

star
7.14
7 votes

#24 - Thursday, July 10, 2025

Season 1 - Episode 87 - Aired 7/10/2025

Pamela has an unconventional idea for the modeling agency. Kat sabotages Eva's new position at Ted's office. Nicole hits her boiling point with Leslie.

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
star
7.14
7 votes

#25 - Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Season 1 - Episode 60 - Aired 5/27/2025

Martin dodges Smitty's questions about Bill's insinuations. Hayley's unexpected news throws Chelsea for a loop.

Directors: Steven Williford