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Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots: Season 3

23 episodes Premiered Jan 5, 2016 Updated Oct 20, 2026
Previously on Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots

Season 3 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 2.
  • ⚡ Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
  • ⚡ Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
  • ⚡ Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
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Season 3 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 3: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (20): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S3·E1 Mytharc

The Waters Run Deep

Jan 5, 2016 · 45 min

Katheryn and Veronica are taken to the police station Candace and Jeffrey disagree on what to do with Quincy's body when interrupted by a knock on the door.

S3·E2 Core

To Hell And BackTo Hell And Back

Jan 12, 2016 · 45 min

Katheryn has had a lot of time for reflection while cooling her heels behind bars with Veronica. Candace and Jeffery get a visit from police because of a nosy neighbor.

S3·E3 Core

The Payback

Jan 19, 2016 · 45 min

Katheryn is taken aback by the photo of Veronica in the arms of another man. Quincy wakes up and begs for Candace's help.

S3·E4 Core

Blood Is Thicker Than Water

Jan 26, 2016 · 45 min

Katheryn is unshaken by the DA's attempt to push. Candace's lies catch up with her.

S3·E5 Core

Your Time Is Up

Feb 2, 2016 · 45 min

Benny agrees to help Candace hide evidence in Quincy's murder.

S3·E6 Core

Making Millions

Feb 9, 2016 · 45 min

Quincy Jr. passes out on Hanna after getting really sick and is taken to the hospital and placed in ICU.

S3·E7 Core

A Front Row Seat

Feb 16, 2016 · 45 min

Maggie's lie to David could cause her to lose him forever; Katheryn gets out of jail but she can't find anyone to help Jim or Veronica.

S3·E8 Core

Unexpected Visitors

Feb 23, 2016 · 45 min

Candace interrogates the social worker; Hanna is steaking out at Cryer's mansion waiting for their return; Katheryn goes to visit David but little does she know that Wyatt is one s

S3·E9 Core

I Choose My Son

Mar 1, 2016 · 45 min

Quita and Daylon break into Candace's house but are caught by Pearl, who calls her son Justin and his police squad to arrest them; Justin continues to harass Jeffery.

S3·E10 Core

Beg for What You Need

Mar 8, 2016 · 45 min

Candace puts a plan into action to save herself and Benny from War's rage. Katheryn pleads with Hanna to not end their friendship. Veronica handles the hired assassin hiding in her

S3·E11 Core

48 Hours

Mar 16, 2016 · 45 min

Warlock has pushed up Candace's due date, so she goes to the bank to mortgage the houses and Benny's tow yard.

S3·E12 Core

My Friend Maggie

Mar 21, 2016 · 45 min

Maggie visit's Veronica's home and gets the surprise of her life

S3·E13 Core

Criminology 101

Jun 28, 2016 · 45 min

Veronica treats David with much malice.

S3·E14 Core

Giving Candy to a Baby

Jul 5, 2016 · 45 min

After talking with Pearl, Hanna hopes to gain custody of Quincy Jr.

S3·E15 Core

The Apple Tree

Jul 12, 2016 · 45 min

Katheryn Cryer tries to process difficult news about one of her closest family members.

S3·E16 Core

The Heart of a Man

Jul 19, 2016 · 45 min

Veronica and Jeffery go to visit Katheryn but Veronica pushes Jeffery to his limit.

S3·E17 Core

An Accident

Jul 26, 2016 · 45 min

Jeffrey begins to implode so he calls Candace and Justin for help.

S3·E18 Core

A Tragic Assumption

Aug 2, 2016 · 45 min

Jennifer arrives at Katheryn's house to tell her that Wyatt is alive.

S3·E19 Core

I Am Wolf

Aug 9, 2016 · 45 min

Jim teams up with a former enemy in his scheme against Candace.

S3·E20 Core

Back in Business

Aug 16, 2016 · 45 min

Mitch breaks up the fight between David and Benny; David gets some shocking information about Mitch.

S3·E21 Core

The Fugitive

Aug 23, 2016 · 45 min

The police are on the look out for Hanna so they question Candace and Benny.

S3·E22 Mytharc

The Silk Handkerchief

Aug 30, 2016 · 45 min

Benny learns the truth of how Candace financed his property. Candace finally tells him the truth about War and how she got the money, and what Mitch did but he doesn't believe her.

S3·E23 Mytharc

Promises Kept

Sep 6, 2016 · 45 min

Katheryn explodes when she is pushed to the limit. Benny finds out the truth about War by Mitch, who also reveals to Benny who he really is.

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