Get ready for more margarita nights, because we’re heading back to Serenity, South Carolina, with Season 4 of Sweet Magnolias, now streaming on Netflix. You can watch the trailer above for the latest season of the series, which follows lifelong best friends Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley) as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in their charming Southern hometown.

This season, storms — both emotional and meteorological — disrupt life in Serenity, bringing Maddie, Helen, and Dana Sue even closer in unexpected ways. It’ll also feature the women celebrating the holiday season — from Halloween to Christmas — with surprising laughter, unexpected heartbreak, and renewed resolve. (Don’t worry — margaritas are involved too.)

While negotiating the twists and turns of their romantic lives, Maddie, Dana Sue, and Helen must also navigate the return of old foes, the loss of great loves, and the painful transition from old dreams to new ones. As the men in their lives pursue their own goals and their teenagers take uneasy steps toward adulthood, the Magnolias support each other with creative problem-solving, deep-hearted commitment, and — as always — weekly margaritas.

Based on the bestselling novels by Sherryl Woods, Sweet Magnolias Season 4 joins Netflix’s lineup of comfort drama programming, including recent releases like Virgin River, The Lincoln Lawyer, Ginny & Georgia, Love at First Sight, and Choose Love. Executive producer Sheryl J. Anderson returns as showrunner, with EP Dan Paulson and co-EPs Norman Buckley and Matt Drake also back for the new season.

Read on for more information about the Magnolias’ latest adventures, plus a few new photos and even a holiday treat from your favorite BFFs.

JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend in Season 4 of Sweet Magnolias.

What happened in Sweet Magnolias Season 3?

At the end of Season 3, Dana Sue and her estranged husband, Ronnie (Brandon Quinn), renew their vows in a beautiful ceremony attended by their nearest and dearest. Helen seems to be on track to reunite with Erik (Dion Johnstone), while Maddie is happy in her relationship with Cal (Justin Bruening) and poised for a new step in her career. 

Swisher told Tudum in 2023 that there’s plenty of ground to cover when the show returns for Season 4. “Even though this season ended with a nice button, it almost feels like it was a necessary button to really dig in deep for the future,” she said. “There’s still so much to be told.” 

Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue Sullivan in Season 4 of Sweet Magnolias.

What will happen in Sweet Magnolias Season 4?

With the premiere date approaching, we now have an idea of where the show will go next. Anderson tells Tudum exclusively that Season 4 will explore more of the conflicts introduced in the Season 3 finale, “examining the twists and turns of romance, the complexity of friendship, the surprises that pop up in life, and how all these things make us more grateful for the people who love us, the people who fight for and with us, and the people who can make us laugh, whatever we’re going through.”

Season 3 saw major discord between the women for the first time, but, Anderson says, “True friendship is a living thing: It has to change and grow as we do. And that’s not always easy. But that’s what makes it beautiful.”

She continues, “The beating heart of this show is the deep relationship between these three amazing women and how they sustain and celebrate each other. We’re always eager to share the moments that make life special with them and through them. But perhaps what excites me most about being able to bring Season 4 to life is that I get to collaborate again with our marvelous writers, cast, and crew. I get to live in Serenity again, to soak up the strength and happiness of a town where people truly want the best for each other and are willing to put in the work necessary to make that happen.”

Heather Headley as Helen Decatur in Season 4 of Sweet Magnolias.

What is this about a Sweet Magnolias Christmas treat? 

The cast has released two new songs, available on Spotify: Tony-winner Heather Headley’s rendition of “O Come, All Ye Faithful” and Dylan Rysstad’s new original song “Margarita Christmas,” both of which will be featured in Season 4.

When does Sweet Magnolias Season 4 premiere? 

A new batch of episodes is now streaming on Netflix.