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The Best Episodes of Greenleaf

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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. 8.5/10(111 votes)

    #1 - The Whole Book

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    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.

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  2. 8.5/10(109 votes)

    #2 - The Broken Road

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    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.

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  3. 8.5/10(106 votes)

    #3 - What Are You Doing Here?

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    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.

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  4. 8.5/10(69 votes)

    #4 - The New Life

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    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
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  5. 8.4/10(61 votes)

    #5 - The First Day

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    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.

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    Director:Clement Virgo
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  6. 8.4/10(56 votes)

    #6 - The Seventh Day

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    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.

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  8. 8.3/10(105 votes)

    #7 - Good Morning, Calvary

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    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.

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  9. 8.3/10(101 votes)

    #8 - Veni, Vidi, Vici

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    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.

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  10. 8.3/10(54 votes)

    #9 - Dea Abscondita

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    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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  11. 8.3/10(60 votes)

    #10 - Day of Reckoning

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    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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  12. 8.3/10(62 votes)

    #11 - Original Sin

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    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
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  13. 8.3/10(50 votes)

    #12 - Visions and Dreams

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    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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  14. 8.3/10(47 votes)

    #13 - Unwanted

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    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
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  15. 8.3/10(44 votes)

    #14 - God's Justice

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    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
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  16. 8.2/10(113 votes)

    #15 - Meaningful Survival

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    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.

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  17. 8.2/10(103 votes)

    #16 - March to the Sea

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    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.

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  18. 8.2/10(96 votes)

    #17 - Men Like Trees Walking

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    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.

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    Director:Gregg Araki
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  19. 8.2/10(62 votes)

    #18 - Runaway Train

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    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
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  20. 8.2/10(43 votes)

    #19 - Reunited

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    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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  21. 8.1/10(103 votes)

    #20 - One Train May Hide Another

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    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.

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  22. 8.1/10(102 votes)

    #21 - A House Divided

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    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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  23. 8.1/10(75 votes)

    #22 - Born to Trouble

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    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
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  24. 8.1/10(80 votes)

    #23 - And the Sparks Fly Upward

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    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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  25. 8.1/10(59 votes)

    #24 - The End Is Near

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    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
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  26. 8.1/10(42 votes)

    #25 - The Stranger

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    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
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Best Episodes Summary

"The Whole Book" is the best rated episode of "Greenleaf". It scored 8.5/10 based on 111 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/27/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Broken Road".