Sweet Magnolias What Fools These Mortals Be (Season 1, Episode 8)
TV Episode | 49 min | Drama, Romance

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Sweet Magnolias

What Fools These Mortals Be (Season 1, Episode 8)

TV Episode | 49 min | Drama, Romance

While Bill makes a series of bad decisions that impact those closer to him, Noreen (Jamie Lynn Spears) attends Kyle's school play. Maddie takes a big step forward in her relationship with Coach Cal.

Showrunner

Sheryl J. Anderson

Director

Laura Nisbet-Peters (as Laura Nisbet Peters)

Writers

Sherryl Woods (based on the books by) | Sheryl J. Anderson (developed by) | Francesca Butler (written by) (story editor) | Anthony Epling (story editor) | Caron Tschampion (story editor)

Producers

Sheryl J. Anderson | Matt Drake (produced by)

Composer

James Jandrisch

Cinematographer

Brian Johnson

Editor

Mark Shearer

Casting Directors

Tara Feldstein (as Tara Feldstein Bennett) | Chase Paris | Jason L. Wood

Production Designer

Aimee Holmberg

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Edit Released

Updated May 19, 2020

Release date

May 19, 2020 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

2 wins & 1 nomination

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Cast	+ Add Cast
17 cast members

Name	Known for
JoAnna Garcia Swisher Maddie Townsend Maddie Townsend See fewer	Not Another Teen Movie (2001)
Brooke Elliott Dana Sue Sullivan Dana Sue Sullivan See fewer	Drop Dead Diva (2009)
Heather Headley Helen Decatur Helen Decatur See fewer	Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004)
Logan Allen Kyle Townsend Kyle Townsend See fewer	Sweet Magnolias (2020)
Anneliese Judge Annie Sullivan Annie Sullivan See fewer	Sweet Magnolias (2020)
Carson Rowland Tyler 'Ty' Townsend Tyler 'Ty' Townsend See fewer	Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (2022)
Justin Bruening Cal Maddox Cal Maddox See fewer	Good Behavior (2016)
Chris Klein Bill Townsend Bill Townsend See fewer	American Pie (1999)
Jamie Lynn Spears Noreen Fitzgibbons Noreen Fitzgibbons See fewer	Crossroads (I) (2002)
Dion Johnstone Erik Whitley Erik Whitley See fewer	Sweet Magnolias (2020)
Michael Shenefelt Ryan Wingate Ryan Wingate See fewer	Postal (I) (2019)
Alpha Trivette Neville Wharton Neville Wharton See fewer	A Waltons Thanksgiving (2022)
Bianca Belle Katie Townsend (as a different name) Katie Townsend (as a different name) See fewer	Lady in the Lake (2024)
Harlan Drum CeCe Matney CeCe Matney See fewer	Grace Point (2023)
Al-Jaleel Knox Gabe Weatherspoon Gabe Weatherspoon See fewer	Sweet Magnolias (2020)
Michael May Simon Spry Simon Spry See fewer	American Reunion (2012)
Connor Hammond Garth Fitzgibbons Garth Fitzgibbons See fewer	Breaking News in Yuba County (2021)