
"Beyond the Gates" is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States. At the center of this community are the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty. But behind these pristine walls and lush, manicured gardens are juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered. And those that live outside these gates are watching closely. These are the places where the characters live, love, work and play. Those who have "made it" and those who haven't are all trying to navigate life -- and some with more grace than others.

Anita's ready to record; Vernon greets Devon Winters and Lily Winters, who share some special news; Leslie plans to pipe up; Kat and Eva's relationship takes a wild turn; Vanessa's on track with her daughter; Deanna has harsh words for Randy; Joey gives Izaiah some advice.

Nicole and Ted rally together; Martin and Smitty's plans go left; Andre worries that Dani might backtrack; Bill makes an emotional admission to Naomi; Eva and Leslie get caught up in the moment; Hayley has delusions of grandeur.

Bill is in over his head; Dani bears gifts for Anita, but Vernon wants Andre to bare his soul; Leslie pulls a confession from Marcel; Smitty panics while Martin and Naomi rally around him.

Dani's intuition has her on edge; Nicole and Kat catch Chelsea off guard; Naomi and Hayley trade barbs; Caroline puts her foot down with Bill; Heather has something major planned for Joey.