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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Greenleaf Season 3 Episode 5 - Closing Doors
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Director:Allan Kroeker
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Greenleaf Season 4 Episode 9 - God's Justice
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Greenleaf Season 3 Episode 7 - That Was Then
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - That Was Then

    S3:E7

    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.

    Director:Aurora Guerrero
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 7 - One Train May Hide Another
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 12 - Veni, Vidi, Vici
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 1 - A Time to Heal
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #6 - A Time to Heal

    S1:E1

    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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 3 - We Shall See Him as He Is
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - We Shall See Him as He Is

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 4 - Behind Closed Doors
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Behind Closed Doors

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 5 - Meaningful Survival
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 6 - Good Morning, Calvary
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 2 - The Baptism
    3.2/10(2 votes)

    #11 - The Baptism

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Greenleaf Season 5 Episode 2 - The Second Day
    2.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - The Second Day

    S5:E2

    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.

    Director:Charles Randolph-Wright
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Greenleaf Season 5 Episode 1 - The First Day
    1.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Greenleaf Season 5 Episode 4 - The Fourth Day
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - The Fourth Day

    S5:E4

    Grace pushes forward in her investigation into Bob Whitmore’s former company, Edenvale Lending, discovering a key informant who could unlock the answers.

    Director:Princess Monique Filmz
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Greenleaf Season 5 Episode 8 - Behold
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Behold

    S5:E8

    Grace and the Greenleaf family must lay the past to rest once and for all as God's plans for the future unfold.

    Director:Clement Virgo
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 8 - The Whole Book
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 9 - The Broken Road
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 10 - March to the Sea
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 11 - Men Like Trees Walking
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 13 - What Are You Doing Here?
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Greenleaf Season 2 Episode 1 - A House Divided
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Greenleaf Season 2 Episode 2 - Strange Bedfellows
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Strange Bedfellows

    S2:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Greenleaf Season 2 Episode 3 - A Mother's Love
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - A Mother's Love

    S2:E3

    After one of Mac's victims attempts suicide, Grace makes a rash decision that may have lasting consequences. Kevin's mother visits, exposing old wounds. Lady Mae tries to reason with Jacob.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Greenleaf Season 2 Episode 4 - Revival
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Greenleaf Season 2 Episode 5 - Point of No Return
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Closing Doors" is the best rated episode of "Greenleaf". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Allan Kroeker and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/19/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "God's Justice".