
"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 hears disturbing news from Vernon; Dani gets the cold shoulder; Bill won't give up without a fight; Nicole offers Deanna a reality check; Vanessa dodges some big questions; Martin & Smitty enjoy a full house; Jacob & Naomi align their priorities; Tyrell drops a major bombshell on his family.

Anita and Dani's update blindsides Nicole; Vernon puts Bill on notice; Hayley scores a big win at a big cost; Leslie defends her actions; Jacob confronts Izaiah; Kat's bold words leave Eva shaken; Chelsea issues an important warning.

Vernon comes to the rescue; Dani presses Bill while Andre troubles Ted; Hayley's caught totally off guard; Eva faces the future while Izaiah's distracted; Leslie's devoted to drama; Marcel and Joey practice persuasion.

Andre dredges up Dani's past; Anita finds comfort in music; Nicole is candid with Vanessa; Ted and Ashley are in cahoots; Leslie gets Hayley scrambling and Randy is fed up; Noah gives Deanna a different perspective.