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.

Last Updated: 9/9/2026Network: Oprah Winfrey NetworkStatus: Ended
A Common Enemy
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#1 - 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.

Chain of Command
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#2 - 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.

The Underdog
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#3 - 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
Closing Doors
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#4 - 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.

She Changes Everything
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#5 - She Changes Everything

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/3/2018

Maxine Patterson visits Calvary the weekend Lady Mae and the Bishop announce their divorce to the congregation. Grace and Rochelle find a case for their legal defense fund.

That Was Then
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#6 - 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.

Dea Abscondita
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#7 - Dea Abscondita

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

Runaway Train
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#8 - 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.

The Promised Land
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#9 - 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.

The End Is Near
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#10 - 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.

The New Life
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#11 - 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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Day of Reckoning
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#12 - 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.

Original Sin
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#13 - Original Sin

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/3/2019

On the first Sunday after Harmony and Hope's installation at Calvary, the Greenleaf family's united front shatters. Grace attempts to lead the church's loyalties back toward the Greenleafs, but a call from Noah brings a long buried secret to light.

Did I Lose You?
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#14 - Did I Lose You?

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/10/2019

While engaging in a power struggle with Phil, Grace walks a tightrope, uncertain of what to do in regards to her secret. Bishop discovers something about a rival, making it possible to win back Mae and the church.

Visions and Dreams
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#15 - 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.

Two By Two
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#16 - 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
Unwanted
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#17 - 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.

The Stranger
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#18 - 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.

Reunited
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#19 - 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.

Surprise!
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#20 - 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.

God's Justice
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#21 - 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.

Gratitude
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#22 - 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.

The First Day
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#23 - 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.

The Second Day
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#24 - 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.

Writer: Art Alamo
The Third Day
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#25 - 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.