The BEST episodes of Greenleaf

Every episode of Greenleaf ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Greenleaf!

The unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch, where scandalous secrets and lies are as numerous as the faithful. Born of the church, the Greenleaf family love and care for each other, but beneath the surface lies a den of iniquity — greed, adultery, sibling rivalry and conflicting values — that threatens to tear apart the very core of their faith that holds them together.

Last Updated: 9/25/2024Network: Oprah Winfrey NetworkStatus: Ended
Day of Reckoning
star
8.29
114 votes

#1 - Day of Reckoning

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/14/2018

Mae preaches beautifully at A Day with Lady Mae as the Bishop fears he may lose Calvary. Grace gets a paternity test with Aaron and works with Jacob to clear their family name.

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The New Life
star
8.28
117 votes

#2 - The New Life

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/21/2018

After the success of her big day, Lady Mae is denied the right to run Calvary despite support from the Bishop. Grace takes over thanks to Connie and joins Harmony & Hope Ministries.

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The Pearl
star
8.22
290 votes

#3 - The Pearl

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 9/27/2017

The tensions in Zora and Isaiah's relationship come to a head at the Cotillion; Lady Mae makes an overture of peace to Mavis and the result is a revelation that sends Mae into a tailspin.

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Runaway Train
star
8.12
127 votes

#4 - Runaway Train

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/24/2018

The Bishop wrestles with signing the divorce papers on the weekend of his Silver Jubilee celebration. Grace realizes her father will need help at Calvary when Lady Mae is gone.

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The Broken Road
star
8.12
356 votes

#5 - The Broken Road

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/3/2016

A debate over security at Calvary erupts following the church shooting; Mac's plans to leave the country life behind set off a chain of potential catastrophes.

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The Stranger
star
8.10
122 votes

#6 - The Stranger

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/8/2019

Unable to keep her secret any longer, Grace confesses to her family. However, not all of the Greenleafs are on her side, the situation is further complicated by the police, lies, affairs, and the interests of Harmony & Hope.

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And The Sparks Fly Upward
star
8.09
422 votes

#7 - And The Sparks Fly Upward

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/3/2017

In the Season 2 midseason finale, Jacob makes Triumph pastor Basie Skanks an offer to clear his debt and gain full control of Triumph II; and Mac receives bad news from Skip Leonard that puts him in an explosive collision course with Grace.

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The Promised Land
star
8.09
114 votes

#8 - The Promised Land

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/31/2018

Grace discovers Rochelle Cross' true identity with Darius' help. Kerissa welcomes Triumph's new accountant and learns two hundred thousand dollars is missing.

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The End Is Near
star
8.06
118 votes

#9 - The End Is Near

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/7/2018

The Greenleaf's IRS issues escalate when the FBI raid both Calvary and Triumph on suspicion of embezzlement. Grace questions her paternity when Aaron tells her that his father Lionel died.

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The Underdog
star
8.05
134 votes

#10 - The Underdog

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/12/2018

Lady Mae visits world famous Pastor Maxine Patterson and endures the Bishop's final attempt to win her back at a Round Table party. Connie asks if Grace is interested in running Calvary.

Writer: Art Alamo
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Unwanted
star
8.04
117 votes

#11 - Unwanted

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/1/2019

The fractures between Bishop and Lady Mae deepen and old wounds are reopened as he considers an invitation to preach elsewhere. Grace struggles to keep her secret and the church under compartmentalized control, the pressure mounting with every moment.

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Dea Abscondita
star
8.04
131 votes

#12 - Dea Abscondita

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/17/2018

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That Was Then
star
7.99
138 votes

#13 - That Was Then

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/10/2018

Grace questions her involvement in the Coralie Hunter case when the D.A. threatens to reopen her case with Mac. The Bishop and Lady Mae disagree on hosting "A Day with Lady Mae" at Calvary.

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God's Justice
star
7.98
104 votes

#14 - God's Justice

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/29/2019

Bishop moves to prevent Judee Whitmore's proposed governance structure; Jacob and Kerissa attempt to mend their wounds; a secret about Phil threatens his relationship with Charity; Grace realizes that what is right has never been less clear.

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Two By Two
star
7.97
267 votes

#15 - Two By Two

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/20/2017

Charity's plan hits a roadblock; Skip Leonard offers Jacob an enticing deal; Lady Mae suddenly finds herself at odds with the Bishop.

Writer: Art Alamo
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Behold
star
7.96
81 votes

#16 - Behold

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/11/2020

Grace and the Greenleaf family must lay the past to rest once and for all as God's plans for the future unfold.

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Closing Doors
star
7.95
131 votes

#17 - Closing Doors

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/19/2018

The Bishop and Lady Mae make alternate plans after Clara denies them the check for the IRS bill. Grace tends to Sophia when a medical emergency sends her daughter to the hospital.

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Visions and Dreams
star
7.94
126 votes

#18 - Visions and Dreams

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/17/2019

Grace faces her past but as she does so, gives Phil the opportunity to impress key church leadership. Lady Mae steps in to do damage control in Grace's absence and is forced to face Mac's ghost and her own stained reputation.

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Revival
star
7.93
413 votes

#19 - Revival

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/5/2017

Bishop and Lady Mae preside over Calvary's Fall Revival, and decide to take action against Basie. Lady Mae and Grace connect with old friends. Grace confronts Mac's new girlfriend.

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The Father's Will
star
7.93
286 votes

#20 - The Father's Will

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/13/2017

Lionel returns and drops a bombshell on Bishop and Lady Mae; Charity receives great news from Jabari; Jacob encounters resistance on his first day as head of Triumph.

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Gratitude
star
7.93
90 votes

#21 - Gratitude

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/5/2019

Bob Whitmore returns to Calvary; Phil asks Charity for a very important yes; Fernando Amable gives Kerissa information about the Greenleaf's hazy past; Lady Mae considers an offer that would achieve her dream.

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A House Divided
star
7.93
491 votes

#22 - A House Divided

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/15/2017

The Greenleaf family struggles in the aftermath of Mac's release. Lady Mae makes a last-ditch attempt to save the Bishop. Basie's announcement opens a rift between the Bishop and Jacob.

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Chain of Command
star
7.92
135 votes

#23 - Chain of Command

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/5/2018

The Bishop sends Lady Mae into a tailspin when he surprises her with divorce papers. Grace does a newspaper interview in Mae's place, while deploying Darius to investigate Rochelle.

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March to the Sea
star
7.92
342 votes

#24 - March to the Sea

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/10/2016

Grace thwarts Mac's attempt to blackmail the Bishop; and deals with Sophia's father, Ray, who has doubts about Grace's parenting. In other events, Charity, who's fed up with being disrespected, finally speaks up.

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A Mother's Love
star
7.91
418 votes

#25 - A Mother's Love

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/29/2017

After one of Mac's victims attempts suicide, Grace makes a rash decision that may have lasting consequences. Kevin's mother visits, exposing old wounds. Lady Mae tries to reason with Jacob.

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