Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots

10 Best Episodes of Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots - Season 2

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

Written by Sophie and last updated on dec 30, 2022.

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#15 - A Tragic Day (Season 2 - Episode 6)

Jim tries to make his way to the campaign headquarters after Candace releases him with only a bus pass in hand. He finds a charitable woman who gives him a ride, but he is horrified when she informs him of his daughter's death. Candace works to cover the tracks of her extortion by telling Benny she's taken a legitimate job at a law firm. At the Cryer mansion, Katheryn fires Celine after the two women clash in the aftermath of Amanda's death. Meanwhile, Wyatt turns to alcohol and emotional abuse as he grapples with the loss of his sister.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 75 votes.

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#14 - Candace's Closing (Season 2 - Episode 21)

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Candace buys property with the money she extorted from Jim; and Jim is interviewed on TV.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 122 votes.

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#13 - A Home For Q (Season 2 - Episode 20)

Candace learns that Hanna is seeking custody of Q; and the Cryers and Harringtons try to convince the D.A. that Wyatt's taped confession is a misunderstanding.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 107 votes.

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#12 - Two Funerals (Season 2 - Episode 13)

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Veronica starts a fire that destroys the mansion and almost claims David's life. Benny, who's searching for his sister's child, plans to bail Quincy out of jail. Veronica starts an affair with Benny; Amanda's funeral begins; Jeffery gets a call about the fire of the Harrington mansion.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 91 votes.

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#11 - Enough is Enough (Season 2 - Episode 12)

Quincy shocks Hanna by showing up at her door with her long-lost grandson. However, the ex-con cuts the reunion short when Hanna claims ignorance of Candace's whereabouts, but not before backhanding her across the face. After the encounter, Benny goes after Quincy and ends up in jail. He calls on Veronica's legal servicesโ€”and gets more than he asked for. Melissa reappears at the Sarandon Hotel and comes on to Jeffery stronger than ever. When Candace steps in, though, Jeffery discovers that Melissa has been trying to get pregnant by him with Veronica's help. At the Cryer mansion, Jim has a heart-to-heart with Wyatt about the past, Wyatt's confession to the district attorney, and his son's dark future behind bars. And, David takes a stand against Veronica, but it may cost him his life.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 102 votes.

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#10 - Dianna Whinchil (Season 2 - Episode 22)

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While Jim is being interviewed by Dianna Winchill, a surprise guest arrives. Veronica tells Jim that she had planned Wyatt's attack in prison, leading Jim to attack her and later put a hit on her, Professor Cannon, and Prison Guard Terrell by calling three hitmen and ordering a "bloodbath."

The episode was rated 7.89 from 114 votes.

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#9 - April 7, 1979 (Season 2 - Episode 7)

District Attorney Jennifer Sallison arrives with the medical examiner to determine the nature of Amanda's death. Although she still suspects Jim of covering up Wyatt's hit-and-run crime, she promises to stay her pursuit of justice for the time being to let the Cryers grieve. Benny meets a woman who wants him to tow away the car her ex gave her. Benny tells her that rather than tow it, she should try to sell it. Desperate to be rid of the automobile, she immediately offers to sell it to Benny for whatever money he has on him, which turns out to be $500. Warily, he buys the car and gives it to Hanna. In his drunken state, Wyatt tells Jeffery that he plans to turn himself in to the DA and take his family down in the process. At the Sarandon, Candace bumps into Landon at the hotel bar and learns of Amanda's suicide. Later, the DA makes her final call on the nature of Amanda's death, telling the Cryers and Harringtons that it was indeed a suicide.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 98 votes.

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#8 - Nine Lives (Season 2 - Episode 15)

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Jim and Katheryn hold Candace hostage.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 106 votes.

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#7 - Candace Young, Esq. (Season 2 - Episode 17)

Candace shows Benny where she works.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 92 votes.

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#6 - Quincy Jr. (Season 2 - Episode 19)

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Hanna is reunited with Q.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 109 votes.

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#5 - Sheep's Clothing (Season 2 - Episode 24)

Hanna becomes devastated when she learns that Quincy set her house on fire; Maggie tries to talk David into running for Governor; Jeffrey gives Wyatt the necessary ammunition to take his parents down.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 127 votes.

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#4 - Vetted (Season 2 - Episode 23)

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Hanna grows suspicious of Benny's involvement with Veronica and how he acquired his new house; Quincy drives a car through Hanna's home in spite of revenge; Candace decides to let her guard down around Oscar.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 116 votes.

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#3 - The Cougar (Season 2 - Episode 16)

Hanna finds Benny in bed with Veronica; Melissa demands that Jeffrey's parents take care of her own.

The episode was rated 8.11 from 105 votes.

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#2 - The Press Conference (Season 2 - Episode 5)

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Television reporter Dianna Whinchil and Maggie are anxiously awaiting Jim Cryer's arrival for the press conference, but he is nowhere to be found. Then, Landon reveals his ulterior motives when the Harringtons begin the press conference in his stead. Meanwhile, Candace confirms her wire transfer from Jim and sets him free with nothing in his pocket but a bus pass. Elsewhere, a friend and fellow tow truck driver presents Benny with a business proposition. Back at the Cryer-Harrington campaign headquarters, Dianna Whinchil goes live without Jim and is about to lambaste him on air when devastating news breaks.

The episode was rated 8.14 from 91 votes.

Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots - S2E25

#1 - When the Chickens Come (Season 2 - Episode 25)

Hanna and Benny force Candace to tell the truth about everything; Oscar reveals his true colors to Candace.

The episode was rated 8.24 from 128 votes.

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