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The Best Episodes of Greenleaf

Genre:Drama
Network:OWN

Every episode of Greenleaf ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into 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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  • God's Justice
    10.0/10(1)
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    #1 - 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.

    Director: Allan Kroeker

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Whole Book
    8.5/10(111)
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    #2 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Broken Road
    8.5/10(109)
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    #3 - The Broken Road

    Season 1 Episode 9

    Aired 8/3/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • What Are You Doing Here?
    8.5/10(106)
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    #4 - What Are You Doing Here?

    Season 1 Episode 13

    Aired 8/31/2016

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The New Life
    8.5/10(68)
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    #5 - 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.

    Director: Clement Virgo

    Writer: N/A

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  • Good Morning, Calvary
    8.3/10(105)
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    #6 - Good Morning, Calvary

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 7/13/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Veni, Vidi, Vici
    8.3/10(101)
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    #7 - Veni, Vidi, Vici

    Season 1 Episode 12

    Aired 8/24/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Dea Abscondita
    8.3/10(53)
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    #8 - Dea Abscondita

    Season 3 Episode 8

    Aired 10/17/2018

    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: N/A

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  • Day of Reckoning
    8.3/10(59)
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    #9 - 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.

    Director: Charles Randolph-Wright

    Writer: N/A

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  • Meaningful Survival
    8.2/10(113)
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    #10 - Meaningful Survival

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 7/6/2016

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • March to the Sea
    8.2/10(103)
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    #11 - March to the Sea

    Season 1 Episode 10

    Aired 8/10/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Men Like Trees Walking
    8.2/10(96)
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    #12 - Men Like Trees Walking

    Season 1 Episode 11

    Aired 8/17/2016

    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: N/A

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  • Runaway Train
    8.2/10(61)
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    #13 - 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.

    Director: Clement Virgo

    Writer: N/A

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  • One Train May Hide Another
    8.1/10(103)
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    #14 - One Train May Hide Another

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 7/20/2016

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • A House Divided
    8.1/10(102)
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    #15 - A House Divided

    Season 2 Episode 1

    Aired 3/15/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Born to Trouble
    8.1/10(75)
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    #16 - Born to Trouble

    Season 2 Episode 7

    Aired 4/26/2017

    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: N/A

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  • And the Sparks Fly Upward
    8.1/10(80)
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    #17 - And the Sparks Fly Upward

    Season 2 Episode 8

    Aired 5/3/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The End Is Near
    8.1/10(58)
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    #18 - The End Is Near

    Season 3 Episode 11

    Aired 11/7/2018

    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: N/A

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  • Revival
    8.0/10(76)
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    #19 - Revival

    Season 2 Episode 4

    Aired 4/5/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Behind Closed Doors
    7.9/10(121)
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    #20 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Promised Land
    7.9/10(57)
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    #21 - 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.

    Director: Allan Kroeker

    Writer: N/A

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  • Point of No Return
    7.8/10(71)
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    #22 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Strange Currents
    7.8/10(79)
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    #23 - Strange Currents

    Season 3 Episode 1

    Aired 8/28/2018

    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.

    Director: Clement Virgo

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Underdog
    7.8/10(61)
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    #24 - 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.

    Director: Clement Virgo

    Writer: N/A

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  • Closing Doors
    7.8/10(64)
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    #25 - 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.

    Director: Allan Kroeker

    Writer: N/A

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Best Episodes Summary

"God's Justice" is the best rated episode of "Greenleaf". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Allan Kroeker and written by N/A, it aired on 10/29/2019. This episode scored 1.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Whole Book".