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The Best Episodes of Greenleaf

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 8 - The Whole Book
    8.5/10(115 votes)

    #1 - The Whole Book

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 9 - The Broken Road
    8.5/10(112 votes)

    #2 - The Broken Road

    S1:E9

    Charity becomes suspicious of Kevin. Grace shows her father the evidence she's collected against Mac. Isabel senses Grace is hiding a secret from her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 13 - What Are You Doing Here?
    8.4/10(109 votes)

    #3 - What Are You Doing Here?

    S1:E13

    Mae delivers a rousing speech that decides Calvary's next preacher. Grace learns her grandfather was receiving hush money from Mac -- and why.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Greenleaf Season 3 Episode 13 - The New Life
    8.4/10(74 votes)

    #4 - The New Life

    S3:E13

    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.

    Director:Clement Virgo
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Greenleaf Season 5 Episode 7 - The Seventh Day
    8.4/10(59 votes)

    #5 - The Seventh Day

    S5:E7

    It's the Greenleafs versus Harmony and Hope, and neither will go down without a fight; Grace fights to stop the demolition; Lady Mae tries to negotiate for the mansion, but a reveal about the original owner prompts Bishop to a revelation of his own.

    Director:Charles Randolph-Wright
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 12 - Veni, Vidi, Vici
    8.3/10(103 votes)

    #6 - Veni, Vidi, Vici

    S1:E12

    Sophia testifies at the custody hearing and a ruling is reached. Basie meets with James to discuss Jacob's future. Kevin comes clean to his wife.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 5 - Meaningful Survival
    8.2/10(116 votes)

    #7 - Meaningful Survival

    S1:E5

    Upon learning of Jacob's infidelity, James makes administrative changes. Grace helps her father minister to the parents of a seriously ill child.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 6 - Good Morning, Calvary
    8.2/10(108 votes)

    #8 - Good Morning, Calvary

    S1:E6

    Grace is asked to fill in as preacher. A provocative invitation has an unexpected effect on Jacob and Kerissa. Charity looks for a new choir director.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 10 - March to the Sea
    8.2/10(106 votes)

    #9 - March to the Sea

    S1:E10

    A gunshot forces Grace to make a difficult decision. Sophia's father comes to take her back to Phoenix. Charity gives her husband an ultimatum.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Greenleaf Season 3 Episode 8 - Dea Abscondita
    8.2/10(58 votes)

    #10 - Dea Abscondita

    S3:E8

    The Bishop struggles to maintain his place within the family after another Zora crisis hits the Greenleafs; Grace attempts to convince Coralie not to take the district attorney's plea deal.

    Director:Charles Randolph-Wright
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Greenleaf Season 3 Episode 12 - Day of Reckoning
    8.2/10(64 votes)

    #11 - Day of Reckoning

    S3:E12

    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.

    Director:Charles Randolph-Wright
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Greenleaf Season 4 Episode 1 - Original Sin
    8.2/10(66 votes)

    #12 - Original Sin

    S4:E1

    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.

    Director:Clement Virgo
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Greenleaf Season 4 Episode 5 - Unwanted
    8.2/10(51 votes)

    #13 - Unwanted

    S4:E5

    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.

    Director:Allan Kroeker
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Greenleaf Season 4 Episode 9 - God's Justice
    8.2/10(48 votes)

    #14 - God's Justice

    S4:E9

    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.

    Director:Allan Kroeker
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Greenleaf Season 5 Episode 1 - The First Day
    8.2/10(64 votes)

    #15 - The First Day

    S5:E1

    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.

    Director:Clement Virgo
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 7 - One Train May Hide Another
    8.1/10(106 votes)

    #16 - One Train May Hide Another

    S1:E7

    Mac is drawn to a neglected young neighbor. An unwelcome visitor to the church upsets Mae. The tax auditors find a red flag.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 11 - Men Like Trees Walking
    8.1/10(99 votes)

    #17 - Men Like Trees Walking

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Gregg Araki
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Greenleaf Season 2 Episode 1 - A House Divided
    8.1/10(105 votes)

    #18 - A House Divided

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Greenleaf Season 3 Episode 9 - Runaway Train
    8.1/10(66 votes)

    #19 - Runaway Train

    S3:E9

    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.

    Director:Clement Virgo
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Greenleaf Season 4 Episode 3 - Visions and Dreams
    8.1/10(54 votes)

    #20 - Visions and Dreams

    S4:E3

    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.

    Director:Charles Randolph-Wright
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Greenleaf Season 4 Episode 10 - Gratitude
    8.1/10(55 votes)

    #21 - Gratitude

    S4:E10

    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.

    Director:Clement Virgo
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Greenleaf Season 2 Episode 4 - Revival
    8.0/10(79 votes)

    #22 - Revival

    S2:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Greenleaf Season 2 Episode 7 - Born to Trouble
    8.0/10(79 votes)

    #23 - Born to Trouble

    S2:E7

    The anniversary of Faith's death is at hand and Grace shows no sign of giving up her pursuit of Mac. Basie and Jacob, meanwhile, receive bad news regarding Triumph Two's finances.

    Director:Geary McLeod
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Greenleaf Season 2 Episode 8 - And the Sparks Fly Upward
    8.0/10(84 votes)

    #24 - And the Sparks Fly Upward

    S2:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Greenleaf Season 3 Episode 11 - The End Is Near
    8.0/10(63 votes)

    #25 - The End Is Near

    S3:E11

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

    Director:Rose Troche
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Whole Book" is the best rated episode of "Greenleaf". It scored 8.5/10 based on 115 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/27/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Broken Road".