'Sweet Magnolias' Season 4 Episode 9 "Dance Your Sugarplum Off" Review
- Allexus
- Apr 8
- 3 min read
It’s a Holly Jolly Christmas in Serenity, and episode 9 of season 4 for Sweet Magnolias brings all the warmth, love, and joy of the holiday season.
The episode titled “Dance Your Sugarplum Off” started with Maddie, Paula, and Iris, who came to visit for the holidays, looking for Christmas mugs. Maddie asks Iris if she’d like to reclaim any past Christmas traditions, and she mentions “the good wishes paper chain,” where the family would take a paper link and write what they were thankful for during the year. Friends would also participate, and it would leave a chain of hope and gratitude.
At Helen’s house, Erik attempts to get Helen to unwind and engage in conversation, despite the chaos and stress of working alongside Peggy. He has no such luck as Peggy calls Helen with more requests.
Dana Sue and Ronnie are in therapy with pastor June, where Dana Sue opens up about Ronnie’s motorcycle purchase making her feel like he’s going to leave just as Annie leaves, and that she’ll be alone. June encourages them that with less security and pressure, not seeing home as one specific way brings freedom.
As Noreen tries to figure out where to lay the stockings, Isaac receives a text from Michael, leading him to wonder and hope that Michael is flirting with him. Not long after in Sullivans and Friends, Isaac and Erik are using boiling and simmering analogies to get advice about their relationships.
Cal pulls Erik into the dining room to tell him he misses their talks and to apologize for not handling the Sullivans and Friends opening well.
Iris helps Maddie make peanut butter cookies so she can work on her writing. Maddie tells Iris that it’s hard to balance working after being a stay-at-home mom for so long. Iris reassures her that it takes a whole village, and there’s no balance.
Kyle, Sophie, and Willow discuss what to get their loved ones for Christmas as they transition into adulthood. Kyle suggests an experience accompanied by a keepsake so that the moment can always be remembered. Willow keeps pitching the idea of socks though which is hilarious.
It’s Margarita night, Christmas edition, and our favorite trio is participating in Iris’ good wishes paper chain tradition. Dana Sue opens up about how much she’s opened her mind to all the changes in her life with the help of pastor June. It has reassured her. Maddie also teases about helping Beatriz protect the library and her steamy romance novels.
One of the sweetest moments of this season happens when Erik and Helen go for a nature walk and they finally confess their love for each other. They heartwarmingly agree to cherish the joy and love they share.
The Maddox family shares stories, and Ronnie gifts Dana Sue with plans for a location built for her new kitchen, leaving her stunned and incredibly grateful.
It’s Katie’s Nutcracker recital night, and she stole the hearts of her family and everyone in the room. She was met with praise, special hugs, and lots of flowers.
The episode ends on a massive cliffhanger, with Maddie telling Cal that she’s been offered a marketing job, but unfortunately, it’s in New York, leaving Cal speechless. This will change everything for their family. How will they handle it? Viewers will have to keep watching. The full season 4 of Sweet Magnolias is now streaming on Netflix.
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