Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots Season 1, Episode 21: Why Didn't You Tell Me?

The Big Surprise

Jim Cryer learns that his mistress has befriended his daughter; Candace blackmails Jim.

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Playing In The Deep End

45 min

Beautifully Dysfunctional

45 min

Entering The Race

45 min

A Woman's Pride

45 min

Angry Sex

45 min

A True Friend

Amanda has Wyatt and Jeffery assist her with the move into her new apartment while Hanna is set-up on a blind date by Benny.

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The Criminal

Benny prepares for his date by asking to borrow a car but is arrested and charged with drug possession after falling trap to someone's malicious intent. Amanda seduces her professor to raise her grade.

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The Set Up

It is revealed to Hanna that Benny happened to be behind the wheel of Candace's car. David reveals how he participated in the set-up. Katheryn ends up having a bond with Hanna regarding their issues.

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Number Nine

After all the issues going on around her, Amanda tries to commit suicide after an altercation with Candace sets her over the edge. Katheryn shames Candace directly after Jim reveals the affair.

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Not My Daughter

Katheryn tells everyone that she is leaving for vacation but that information turns out to be false. Veronica agrees to work on Benny's case. Wyatt is shocked when a previous girlfriend shows up. Jim receives the news that Amanda and Candace have moved into an apartment together.

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In Recovery

Jim and Candace end up in a verbal altercation. Amanda is in recovery while Katheryn might have to prepare for surgery. Wyatt receives another visitor from his past. After reviewing the case, Veronica questions Jim about some of the details. Amanda reveals a shocker to Candace, that she was raped.

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What Are You Doing Here?

Information is discovered by a detective that links Benny and Tony. Veronica continues to work toward answers for Benny's case. Laura is kept away from Wyatt by Jeffery.

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My Name Is Veronica

Veronica collects enough evidence to send it off to David, which in turn exposes the conspiracy. Katheryn gets nervous when her secret almost goes public.

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The Truth Will Set You Free

After her secret is reveled, Katheryn tells everyone what she really knows about Jim's secret activities. Jeffery finally discloses his love for Wyatt.

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No More Hiding

Jeffery tells his parents that he's gay. Hanna discloses that Tony is actually Benny's father. Candace informs Amanda that her parents are keeping her inheritance.

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The Black Sedan

Hanna waits at the hospital for news on Benny's condition; Candace tries to convince Amanda to stand up for herself.

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Wyatt's Nightmare

After a hit-and-run accident, Wyatt kills a little girl and Benny is on life support; Jim's campaign is in trouble; Amanda's on the verge of a breakdown; Hanna hears bad news about Benny.

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Family Issues

When Celine tries to destroy her accountability, Hanna clashes with Tony about keeping Benny on life support.

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Unanswered Calls

Jeffrey realizes that Wyatt is responsible for Lizzie's death and Benny's condition.

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Protecting Wyatt

Jim tries to keep Wyatt out of jail; Tony serves Hanna with court papers.

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Amanda's Revenge

Candace represents Hanna in court; Amanda slips into the professors room while his family sleeps.

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Maggie's Plan

Despite Wyatt's actions and Candace's threats, Jim readies his campaign announcement.

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March for Justice

The judge rules in Tony's favor; Hanna begs Tony to keep Benny on life support.

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Starting the Race

Candace tries to blackmail Jim and David during their campaign event; Wyatt is arrested.

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You'll Be Sorry

As Katheryn is helping Hanna get out of jail, Wyatt is arrested for the hit-and-run of a little girl and Benny. Katheryn is devastated to learn that Hanna turned Wyatt in, but Hanna tells her that she will not sacrifice Benny for Wyatt, no matter how much Katheryn's helped him. Furious, Jim tells Hanna that he will not be accepting her apology when she discovers she's wrong about Wyatt being the hit-and-run driver. After some thought, though, Katheryn tells Jim that they should just let Wyatt pay for what he's done instead of protecting him. Then, after a dramatic day at the campaign office, David and Veronica continue to disagree about Jeffery's sexual orientation, and Jeffery still struggles with his own identity. Elsewhere, Candace realizes that she is in a fight for her life when she is given an ultimatum by her captors. Meanwhile, Hanna is given hope at Mercy Hospital when Benny's new doctor tells her that her son is demonstrating slight brain activity.

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The Confession

In the wake of Wyatt's arrest, Jim is confronted by the district attorney, Jennifer Sallison, and learns that Wyatt has confessed to the hit-and-run. To make matters worse for the Cryers, the DA vows to come after Jim next. At Mercy Hospital, Hanna meets Darlene, a concerned nurse and former classmate of Benny's. Dr. Bailor also gives Hanna some hopeful news: He thinks Benny may not need the ventilator anymore. Elsewhere, Jeffery confronts Veronica about Wyatt's arrest, but Veronica only continues to push her agenda by forcing Jeffery to go on a date with a young woman. Meanwhile, Candace is at the mercy of the Malones and is forced to come clean about not being pregnant to save herself from a forced abortion. Later, Amanda buys a gun from a pawnshop and asks the clerk some loaded questions about shooting professors. Finally, much to Maggie's surprise and chagrin, Jim holds a press conference and announces that he has been part of a cover-up.

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Donald

During a citywide press conference, Jim proclaims his son's innocence of the heinous double hit-and-run that killed a little girl and left Benny in critical condition. He declares that on the night in question, Wyatt did hit someone, a man named Donald (a paid prop), whom Jim introduces to the public. The gubernatorial candidate professes to have settled with Donald out of court, the actions of a loving, if misguided, father. Meanwhile, Hanna gets a frightful visit from Quincy as he searches for Candace. Later, at the hospital, she gets another unwelcome guest—Tony has finally found where Benny is being treated and demands that he be taken off life support. Elsewhere, Amanda continues to hint at murdering her parents, causing a worried Jeffery to reiterate his concerns to Katheryn. Across town, Jim gets Wyatt out of jail and brings him home. And, Candace is still tied up in the Malones' basement and must endure Rose's threats of a terrible fate.

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The Awakening

Hanna is overjoyed as Benny finally wakes up from his coma and makes astounding progress in recovery. He also reconnects with an old classmate who has been caring for him in the hospital. After Wyatt is released from jail, he contemplates his mistakes and goes to visit the grave of Lizzie, the little girl he killed, where he is recognized by the girl's mother as the hit-and-run driver. David continues to be supportive of Jeffery and attempts to understand his life by talking with Landon. However, David encounters another personal problem when Maggie oversteps her professional boundaries. Meanwhile, Quincy, the father of Candace's child, shows up at Candace and Amanda's apartment, and Amanda discovers that Candace's past is more of an enigma than she thought. Elsewhere, Jim pays the still-captive Candace a visit and gives her a final chance to save her life.

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The Vulnerable

Benny prepares for his release from the hospital; Hanna plans to testify against Wyatt; Jim finds his fall guy; Quincy tries to get information about Candace from Amanda.

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The Sarandon Hotel

After escaping her kidnappers, Candace asks Warlock for help; Jeffrey is seduced by Melissa.

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Again and Again

David's caught in a compromising position; Jim's plans to clear Wyatt's name causes tension; Candace panics.

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Something's Wrong With Amanda

Amanda leaves the estate with Quincy and sends Katheryn into a panic; Candace hides out at Jeffery's place; Sallison pursues Wyatt and Jim.

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Norman Hewens

A news report claiming that another person is responsible for the hit-and-run saves Wyatt from jail. Katheryn berates Jim about his evil deeds. Hanna attempts to apologize to Jim for her hand in the tragedy, but he won't have it and orders her off his property; however, Katheryn has a tearful and beautiful reunion with her best friend, and offers Hanna her job back and to begin after Benny is settled in. Katheryn then tells Jim off about his attitude towards Hanna and orders him to keep Celine under control or else.

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Checkmate

Jim is confronted by Carlos, his illegitimate son with Celine. Katheryn's celebratory dinner party goes awry when Quincy, Candace's ex, shows up as Amanda's date. David and Veronica continue to battle over the fact that Jeffrey is gay. Candace seeks her revenge on Jim. Maggie makes another attempt to sleep with David.

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