‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 4: Release Date, Cast & How To Watch

Fill up those margarita glasses! Sweet Magnolias is set to return to Netflix for season 4 on Thursday, February 6, 2025. 

After nearly two years of waiting, fans will get to see what’s next for Maddie, Dana Sue, Helen and the rest of the town of Serenity. This watch guide will tell you everything you need to know about what happened in season 3, the cast and how to watch with DIRECTV. 

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When is the ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 4 Release Date?

It’s finally time to head back to Serenity. Season 4 of Sweet Magnolias will be released on Netflix on Thursday, February 6, 2025. 

How Many Episodes Will Be in ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 4?

Sweet Magnolias season 4 will have 10 episodes, the same as the first three seasons. 

Is There A Trailer for ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 4? 

There’s not a trailer for Sweet Magnolias season 4 yet. But with the release date for the new season just around the corner, hopefully, Netflix will drop a new trailer soon. 

What is ‘Sweet Magnolias’ About?

Sweet Magnolias is a heartwarming Netflix drama series set in the fictional town of Serenity, South Carolina. The series centers around three best friends — Maddie Townson, Dana Sue Sullivan and Helen Decature — known as the Magnolias. Each of the friends is there for each other as they go through the ups and downs of life in Serenity. They regularly get together to catch up on each other’s lives and “pour it out” over a pitcher of margaritas. 

Is ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Based on a Book?

Sweet Magnolias is based on Sherryl Woods’s 11-book series of the same name. The author also serves as an executive producer on the show. 

How Did Season 3 of ‘Sweet Magnolias’ End?

Warning: spoilers ahead!

The first two seasons of Sweet Magnolias ended on dramatic cliffhangers. Season 1 with the unanswered question of who was driving the flipped car and if anyone was hurt in the crash, and season 2 with Cal’s dramatic fight and arrest at Sullivan’s. But unlike the prior seasons, Sweet Magnolias season 3 left on a happy note as Dana Sue and Ronnie celebrated their vow renewal with a beautiful barn ceremony. 

Check out the video below for a refresher on what happened in season 3. 

What Will ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 4 About?

Netflix hasn’t provided a lot of information about what fans can expect in season 4. The show’s official logline says, “Season 4 of Sweet Magnolias takes us from Halloween to Christmas, with surprising laughter, unexpected heartbreak and renewed resolve along the way.” The show also released two holiday songs, “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” sung by Heather Headley and “Margarita Christmas” by Dylan Rysstad, which you can expect to hear in the new season.  

‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 4 Cast Guide

Serenity may be a small town, but the cast of characters is not. Check out this character guide to help refamiliarize yourself with the cast ahead of the season 4 release. 

Main Characters 

JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend, mother of three, the manager of The Corner Spa and ex-wife of Bill Townsend. She’s one of the three Magnolia best friends and is dating Cal Maddox. 

Heather Headley as Helen Decatur, one of Serenity’s most trusted attorneys and part of the Magnolia friend group.  

Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue Sullivan, owner and chef at Sullivan’s. She is the mother of Annie, married to Ronnie and is one of the three Magnolia best friends. 

Chris Klein as Bill Townsend, a doctor and father to Ty, Kyle and Katie. He and his wife Maddie split at the beginning of season 1 after he had an affair with his nurse, Noreen, and got her pregnant. Fans also found out at the end of season 2 that he is the biological father of Issac Downey.  

Jamie Lynn Spears as Noreen Fitzgibbons, she started the series as a nurse at Bill Townsend’s practice and his fiancé. She and Bill have a newborn daughter together named Rebecca “Bex” Fitzgibbons. After leaving Bill, she’s now living with her friend Issac and working at The Corner Spa.  

Justin Bruening as Cal Maddox, a former professional baseball player and Maddie’s love interest. In season 2, Cal lost his job as the Serenity High School baseball coach after the team lost the State Championship. 

Carson Rowland as Tyler “Ty” Townsend, Maddie and Bill’s oldest son and was the star pitcher on the Serenity High School baseball team. After injuring his arm, Ty has been trying to figure out what to do after high school now that he’s not playing baseball. 

Logan Allen as Kyle Townsend, the middle child of Maddie and Bill. Unlike his athletic brother Ty, Kyle’s interest in theatre instead of sports often makes him feel misunderstood by his dad.    

Ella Grace Helton as Katie Townsend, the youngest child of Maddie and Bill. Katie was previously played by Bianca Berry Tarantino in seasons 1 and 2, but was recast in season 3 due to scheduling conflicts. 

Anneliese Judge as Annie Sullivan, Dana Sue and Ronnie’s teenage daughter who works at Sullivan’s after school. 

Chris Medlin as Isaac Downey, Issac works in the kitchen staff at Sullivan’s. He came to Serenity to find his birth mother. Viewers learned at the end of season 2 that the town’s reporter, Peggy Martin, is his biological mother and, in a shocking revelation, that Bill Townsend is his biological father.  

Brandon Quinn as Ronnie Sullivan, Dana Sue’s husband, Annie’s father and a carpenter. He and Dana Sue were separated at the start of the series, but after working on their marriage, the two celebrated their reconciliation with a vow renewal at the end of season 3.  

Dion Johnstone as Erik Whitley, a sous chef at Sullivan’s and one of the best pastry chefs in Serenity. 

Recurring Characters

Wynn Everett as Kathy Sullivan, Ronnie’s estranged sister and Bill’s new girlfriend who tries to sabotage Dana Sue’s business in season 3. 

Michael Shenefelt as Ryan Wingate, Helen’s on-and-off again love interest. 

Harlan Drum as Caroline “CeCe” Matney, she was dating Ty in season 1. She works at Helen’s law office during the summer and moved in with Helen in season 3 so she could finish her senior year at Serenity High School after her family relocated. 

Tracey Bonner as Pastor June Wilkes

Brittany L. Smith as Peggy Martin, journalist and Issac’s birth mother.  

Allison Gabriel as Mary Vaughn Lewis, a real estate professional and wife of the former mayor of Serenity who is usually stirring up trouble for the Magnolias. 

Paul Rolfes as Trent Lewis, the former mayor of Serenity.

Sam Ashby as Jackson Butler Lewis, Ty’s long-time baseball rival and the Mayor’s son. He and Annie dated in season 3. 

Simone Lockhart as Nellie Lewis, Trent’s and Mary Vaughn’s daughter. 

Hunter Burke as Trotter Vidhyarkorn, yoga instructor at The Corner Spa.

Caroline Lagerfelt as Paula Vreeland, Maddie’s mom.

Al-Jaleel Knox as Gabriel Bridges Weatherspoon, Ty’s best friend. 

Watch ‘Sweet Magnolias’ on DIRECTV 

Be sure to watch season 4 of Sweet Magnolias on Netflix with DIRECTV, premiering Thursday, February 6. Plus, connect your Gemini device to easily stream all your favorite shows. Looking for a series you can watch now? Check out our article on the 20 Most Binge-Worthy TV Shows To Watch Right Now. 

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