The BEST episodes of Greenleaf season 1

Every episode of Greenleaf season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Greenleaf season 1!

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
The Broken Road
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8.12
356 votes

#1 - 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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March to the Sea
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7.92
342 votes

#2 - 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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What Are You Doing Here?
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7.89
317 votes

#3 - What Are You Doing Here?

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/31/2016

In the Season 1 finale, Deacon Sykes has doubts about Lady Mae preaching at the "women's day" event; Basie wants Jacob to run Triumph's new community center; and Lady Mae confronts Mavis.

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Veni, Vidi, Vici
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7.88
300 votes

#4 - Veni, Vidi, Vici

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/24/2016

Grace, Ray and Sophia go to court; Basie, the Bishop and Jacob discuss an opportunity at Triumph; Deacon Sykes wants to hold a "women's day" at a smaller venue; Adrian gets the wrong idea about his lunch with Kevin; Mavis has problems with her club; and Kevin shares his feelings with Charity.

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Good Morning, Calvary
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7.86
393 votes

#5 - Good Morning, Calvary

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/13/2016

The Bishop appoints Grace to preach on Sunday in his absence; Jacob tries to arrange a TV deal for the church; and Kevin's flippant advice to Charity on how to hire a new music director backfires.

Directors: Clement Virgo
Writer: Craig Wright
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The Whole Book
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7.78
390 votes

#6 - The Whole Book

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/27/2016

Grace reaches out to Officer Nelson while also working with Noah in an effort to find evidence against Mac; Lady Mae is suspicious of Grace and Noah; Jacob presents his TV plan to the Bishop; Lady Mae pushes the Bishop to reveal a secret; and the Bishop deals with a woman who is out to destroy Calvary.

Writer: Art Alamo
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Men Like Trees Walking
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7.75
339 votes

#7 - Men Like Trees Walking

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/17/2016

The church is losing money and members; Ray seeks custody of Sophia; Jacob's offers to help Calvary are declined; and Kevin gets closer to Adrian.

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A Time to Heal
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7.73
534 votes

#8 - A Time to Heal

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/21/2016

The drama centered on a Memphis megachurch opens with the return home of estranged daughter Gracie following the death of her sister, Faith. Her father, the church bishop, seems happy to see her, but other family members are less than welcoming. Complicating matters even more: she learns unsettling information about the family and her sister's death from her Aunt Mavis.

Directors: Clement Virgo
Writer: Craig Wright
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We Shall See Him As He Is
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7.62
424 votes

#9 - We Shall See Him As He Is

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/22/2016

Grace has an uncomfortable dinner date with a former beau and his fiancée; Jacob and Kerissa face the deficiencies in their marriage; Kevin has an unwanted attraction; and Senator Banks ups the pressure in his inquiry into the church's finances.

Writer: Art Alamo
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The Baptism
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7.62
476 votes

#10 - The Baptism

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/22/2016

Grace decides to move home in order to pursue the person she blames for her sister's death, but working at the church proves to be more difficult than she imagined. In other events, Jacob takes on more responsibilities at the church as a result of her return; Kevin has doubts about his and Charity's plan to start a family; and the Bishop refuses a senator's inquiries into the church's finances.

Directors: Donna Dietch
Writer: Craig Wright
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Meaningful Survival
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7.54
394 votes

#11 - Meaningful Survival

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/6/2016

Grace and the Bishop find themselves in opposition; Lady Mae tries to mend fences while Kerissa is pushed to her limit; Kevin further explores his sexuality.

Directors: Clement Virgo
Writer: Craig Wright
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One Train May Hide Another
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7.53
362 votes

#12 - One Train May Hide Another

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/20/2016

Mac is slated to be named "Memphis Man of the Year," but first must advise Charity about the music director; help Jacob with his TV pitch to the Bishop; and deal with paranoia about Grace's effort to bring him to justice. Also on his plate: the IRS audit; and the unwanted appearance of his and Lady Mae's father.

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Behind Closed Doors
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7.52
411 votes

#13 - Behind Closed Doors

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/29/2016

The mayor calls in a favor, which leaves the Bishop in a bind that could split the church; Grace is blackmailed about Faith's past; Jacob and Kerissa attend couple counseling; and Charity has difficulty keeping a secret.

Directors: Clement Virgo
Writer: Mike Flynn
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