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The Best Episodes of Greenleaf

Every episode of Greenleaf ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Greenleaf!

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...

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  1. Background image for The New Life
    8.5/10(70 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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    Director:Clement Virgo
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Dea Abscondita
    8.3/10(55 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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  3. Background image for Original Sin
    8.3/10(63 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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    Director:Clement Virgo
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Unwanted
    8.3/10(48 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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    Director:Allan Kroeker
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for God's Justice
    8.3/10(45 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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    Director:Allan Kroeker
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Runaway Train
    8.2/10(63 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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    Director:Clement Virgo
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Day of Reckoning
    8.2/10(61 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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  9. Background image for Visions and Dreams
    8.2/10(51 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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  10. Background image for Gratitude
    8.2/10(52 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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    Director:Clement Virgo
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for A House Divided
    8.1/10(104 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Born to Trouble
    8.1/10(77 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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    Director:Geary McLeod
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for And the Sparks Fly Upward
    8.1/10(81 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for The End Is Near
    8.1/10(60 votes)

    #13 - 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.

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    Director:Rose Troche
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for The Stranger
    8.1/10(43 votes)

    #14 - The Stranger

    S4:E6

    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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    Director:Lisa Leone
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Reunited
    8.1/10(45 votes)

    #15 - Reunited

    S4:E7

    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.

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    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Surprise!
    8.1/10(45 votes)

    #16 - Surprise!

    S4:E8

    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.

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    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Revival
    8.0/10(78 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Did I Lose You?
    8.0/10(56 votes)

    #18 - Did I Lose You?

    S4:E2

    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.

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    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for A Common Enemy
    8.0/10(49 votes)

    #19 - A Common Enemy

    S4:E4

    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.

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  21. Background image for The Promised Land
    7.9/10(59 votes)

    #20 - The Promised Land

    S3:E10

    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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    Director:Allan Kroeker
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for Point of No Return
    7.8/10(73 votes)

    #21 - Point of No Return

    S2:E5

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Strange Currents
    7.8/10(81 votes)

    #22 - Strange Currents

    S3:E1

    The Bishop and Lady Mae's crumbling marriage threatens to destroy the Greenleaf family, but they soon find their church in danger when a $2 million IRS tax bill arrives at Calvary. The Season 3 premiere.

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    Director:Clement Virgo
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for The Underdog
    7.8/10(63 votes)

    #23 - The Underdog

    S3:E4

    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.

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    Director:Clement Virgo
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Closing Doors
    7.8/10(67 votes)

    #24 - Closing Doors

    S3:E5

    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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    Director:Allan Kroeker
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for The Pearl
    7.7/10(79 votes)

    #25 - The Pearl

    S2:E16

    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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    Director:Clement Virgo
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"The New Life" is the best rated episode of "Greenleaf". It scored 8.5/10 based on 70 votes. Directed by Clement Virgo and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/21/2018. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Dea Abscondita".