The WORST episodes of Greenleaf
Every episode of Greenleaf ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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.
#1 - The Second Day
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/30/2020
Noah returns to help Grace with A.J., offering her stability. Bishop and Lady Mae take a walk through their history when they visit Mavis's club as a potential venue. Jacob uncovers a shocking revelation about the history of the Greenleaf family home.
#2 - 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.
#3 - 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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#4 - 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.
#5 - The Sixth Day
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/28/2020
Bishop reels from the return of an old enemy, pushing Lady Mae to unveil a family secret. Jacob and Kerissa navigate the reality of their divorce with Zora and Winkie. Charity makes Phil face his past, while Grace and Darius learn the shocking truth about Bob Whitmore and Edenvale Lending.
#6 - The Fifth Day
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/21/2020
In lieu of attending the last Sunday at Calvary, the Greenleaf family gathers together for a small service at home. The shadow of loss looms large as they attempt to imagine their imminent futures and what it might mean for them to start over again. Grace feels incapable of surmounting the obstacles her family faces, until Noah provides an intriguing insight into the house’s history. Lady Mae goes to see Tara James and returns with a startling revelation.
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#7 - Surprise!
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/22/2019
Lady Mae and Bishop throw an impromptu party to subvert Harmony & Hope's plans for Calvary. Charity's loyalties are questioned, and Grace must delicately navigate between playing the obedient pastor for Judee Whitmore and her parents' schemes.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#12 - The Fourth Day
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/14/2020
Grace pushes forward in her investigation into Bob Whitmore’s former company, Edenvale Lending, discovering a key informant who could unlock the answers. At the church, preparations for the last Sunday at Calvary get contentious when Charity stands her ground against Phil and Judee, but Charity’s desire to honor the church’s past may threaten her future within it. Meanwhile, Bishop decides to take the issue of the house into his own hands.
#13 - A Common Enemy
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/24/2019
Bob Whitmore returns to Memphis to remind Grace that he is the one in charge and to firmly encourage her to consider a new idea he has for Calvary. On a mission to uncover what's been going on between Noah and Grace, Charity makes an explosive phone call.
#14 - 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.
#15 - Strange Bedfellows
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/22/2017
Grace and Charity oppose Lady Mae's reaction to demands from the Deacon Board. The Bishop visits his father-in-law and runs into Mac. Kerissa and Jacob prepare to move out. Grace goes out with Darius Nash, a journalist following Calvary.
#17 - The First Day
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/23/2020
With Calvary's imminent demolition, Lady Mae and Bishop seek a sign from God. Jacob digs into the family mansion's past. Grace learns the real reason why Bob Whitmore is so invested in keeping the Calvary congregation under his wing.
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#18 - The Bear
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/15/2017
In the Season 2 midseason premiere, Grace and Mac's showdown sends shockwaves through the family. Jacob offers the Bishop an olive branch. Kevin makes a decision that leaves Charity reeling.
#19 - 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.
#20 - Point of No Return
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/12/2017
When Basie hears about the injunction filed to stop construction of Triumph Two, he stages a sit-in at Calvary in an attempt to force Bishop's hand. Grace's plan to put Mac away hits a snag.
#21 - Silence and Loneliness
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/6/2017
#22 - The Third Day
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/7/2020
Grace is torn between pursuing Bob Whitmore's past and her family. Lady Mae and Bishop face challenges to their seedling dream of a new church. Jacob meets a new acquaintance to learn more about the mystery behind the mansion, but what he discovers could unravel the family once and for all.
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#25 - Reunited
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/15/2019
The Bishop plans a romantic surprise for Lady Mae, but it goes sideways when other pursuits collide and combust. Lady Mae learns that her name is being erased from the scholarship fund at Calvary and sets out to protect her legacy.