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The Best Episodes of Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1

Every episode of Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1!

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Follow the complicated dynamic between the rich and powerful Cryer family and the hired help who work in their opulent Savannah, Georgia, mansion.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 Episode 21 - Why Didn't You Tell Me?
    9.3/10(22 votes)

    S1:E21

    Candace asks Jim to move Benny to a private hospital.

    Director:Tyler Perry
    Writer:Tyler Perry

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  2. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 Episode 15 - The Truth Will Set You Free
    9.2/10(44 votes)

    S1:E15

    After her secret is reveled, Katheryn tells everyone what she really knows about Jim's secret activities. Jeffery finally discloses his love for Wyatt.

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  3. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 Episode 17 - The Black Sedan
    9.2/10(47 votes)

    S1:E17

    Hanna waits at the hospital for news on Benny's condition; Candace tries to convince Amanda to stand up for herself.

    Director:Tyler Perry
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  4. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 Episode 25 - March for Justice
    9.2/10(35 votes)

    S1:E25

    The judge rules in Tony's favor; Hanna begs Tony to keep Benny on life support.

    Director:Tyler Perry
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  5. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 Episode 11 - Not My Daughter
    9.1/10(54 votes)

    S1:E11

    Katheryn tells everyone that she is leaving for vacation but that information turns out to be false. Veronica agrees to work on Benny's case. Wyatt is shocked when a previous girlfriend shows up. Jim receives the news that Amanda and Candace have moved into an apartment together.

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  6. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 Episode 16 - No More Hiding
    9.1/10(50 votes)

    S1:E16

    Jeffery tells his parents that he's gay. Hanna discloses that Tony is actually Benny's father. Candace informs Amanda that her parents are keeping her inheritance.

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  7. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 Episode 24 - Maggie's Plan
    9.1/10(34 votes)

    S1:E24

    Despite Wyatt's actions and Candace's threats, Jim readies his campaign announcement.

    Director:Tyler Perry
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  8. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 Episode 10 - Number Nine
    9.0/10(50 votes)

    S1:E10

    After all the issues going on around her, Amanda tries to commit suicide after an altercation with Candace sets her over the edge. Katheryn shames Candace directly after Jim reveals the affair.

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  9. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 Episode 13 - What Are You Doing Here?
    8.9/10(36 votes)

    S1:E13

    Information is discovered by a detective that links Benny and Tony. Veronica continues to work toward answers for Benny's case. Laura is kept away from Wyatt by Jeffery.

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  10. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 Episode 23 - Amanda's Revenge
    8.9/10(46 votes)

    S1:E23

    Candace represents Hanna in court; Amanda slips into the professors room while his family sleeps.

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  11. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 Episode 6 - Angry Sex
    8.8/10(53 votes)

    S1:E6

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  12. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 Episode 28 - The Confession
    8.8/10(23 votes)

    S1:E28

    In the wake of Wyatt's arrest, Jim is confronted by the district attorney, Jennifer Sallison, and learns that Wyatt has confessed to the hit-and-run. To make matters worse for the Cryers, the DA vows to come after Jim next. At Mercy Hospital, Hanna meets Darlene, a concerned nurse and former classmate of Benny's. Dr. Bailor also gives Hanna some hopeful news: He thinks Benny may not need the ventilator anymore. Elsewhere, Jeffery confronts Veronica about Wyatt's arrest, but Veronica only continues to push her agenda by forcing Jeffery to go on a date with a young woman. Meanwhile, Candace is at the mercy of the Malones and is forced to come clean about not being pregnant to save herself from a forced abortion. Later, Amanda buys a gun from a pawnshop and asks the clerk some loaded questions about shooting professors. Finally, much to Maggie's surprise and chagrin, Jim holds a press conference and announces that he has been part of a cover-up.

    Director:Tyler Perry
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  13. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 Episode 12 - In Recovery
    8.7/10(45 votes)

    S1:E12

    Jim and Candace end up in a verbal altercation. Amanda is in recovery while Katheryn might have to prepare for surgery. Wyatt receives another visitor from his past. After reviewing the case, Veronica questions Jim about some of the details. Amanda reveals a shocker to Candace, that she was raped.

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  14. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 Episode 14 - My Name Is Veronica
    8.7/10(37 votes)

    S1:E14

    Veronica collects enough evidence to send it off to David, which in turn exposes the conspiracy. Katheryn gets nervous when her secret almost goes public.

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  15. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 Episode 18 - Wyatt's Nightmare
    8.7/10(37 votes)

    S1:E18

    After a hit-and-run accident, Wyatt kills a little girl and Benny is on life support; Jim's campaign is in trouble; Amanda's on the verge of a breakdown; Hanna hears bad news about Benny.

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  16. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 Episode 19 - Family Issues
    8.7/10(27 votes)

    S1:E19

    When Celine tries to destroy her accountability, Hanna clashes with Tony about keeping Benny on life support.

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  17. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 Episode 26 - Starting the Race
    8.7/10(40 votes)

    S1:E26

    Candace tries to blackmail Jim and David during their campaign event; Wyatt is arrested.

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  18. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 Episode 30 - The Awakening
    8.7/10(21 votes)

    S1:E30

    Hanna is overjoyed as Benny finally wakes up from his coma and makes astounding progress in recovery. He also reconnects with an old classmate who has been caring for him in the hospital. After Wyatt is released from jail, he contemplates his mistakes and goes to visit the grave of Lizzie, the little girl he killed, where he is recognized by the girl's mother as the hit-and-run driver. David continues to be supportive of Jeffery and attempts to understand his life by talking with Landon. However, David encounters another personal problem when Maggie oversteps her professional boundaries. Meanwhile, Quincy, the father of Candace's child, shows up at Candace and Amanda's apartment, and Amanda discovers that Candace's past is more of an enigma than she thought. Elsewhere, Jim pays the still-captive Candace a visit and gives her a final chance to save her life.

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  19. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 Episode 8 - The Criminal
    8.6/10(28 votes)

    S1:E8

    Benny prepares for his date by asking to borrow a car but is arrested and charged with drug possession after falling trap to someone's malicious intent. Amanda seduces her professor to raise her grade.

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  20. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 Episode 9 - The Set Up
    8.6/10(32 votes)

    S1:E9

    It is revealed to Hanna that Benny happened to be behind the wheel of Candace's car. David reveals how he participated in the set-up. Katheryn ends up having a bond with Hanna regarding their issues.

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  21. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 Episode 20 - Unanswered Calls
    8.6/10(27 votes)

    S1:E20

    Jeffrey realizes that Wyatt is responsible for Lizzie's death and Benny's condition.

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  22. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 Episode 22 - Protecting Wyatt
    8.6/10(28 votes)

    S1:E22

    Jim tries to keep Wyatt out of jail; Tony serves Hanna with court papers.

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  23. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 Episode 3 - Beautifully Dysfunctional
    8.5/10(49 votes)

    S1:E3

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  24. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 Episode 35 - Norman Hewens
    8.5/10(21 votes)

    S1:E35

    A news report claiming that another person is responsible for the hit-and-run saves Wyatt from jail. Katheryn berates Jim about his evil deeds. Hanna attempts to apologize to Jim for her hand in the tragedy, but he won't have it and orders her off his property; however, Katheryn has a tearful and beautiful reunion with her best friend, and offers Hanna her job back and to begin after Benny is settled in. Katheryn then tells Jim off about his attitude towards Hanna and orders him to keep Celine under control or else.

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  25. Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1 Episode 36 - Checkmate
    8.5/10(19 votes)

    S1:E36

    Jim is confronted by Carlos, his illegitimate son with Celine. Katheryn's celebratory dinner party goes awry when Quincy, Candace's ex, shows up as Amanda's date. David and Veronica continue to battle over the fact that Jeffrey is gay. Candace seeks her revenge on Jim. Maggie makes another attempt to sleep with David.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Why Didn't You Tell Me?" is the best rated episode of "Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots" season 1. It scored 9.3/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by Tyler Perry and written by Tyler Perry, it aired on 2/4/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Truth Will Set You Free".