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The Best Episodes of Greenleaf Season 1

Every episode of Greenleaf Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Greenleaf Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 9 - The Broken Road
    8.5/10(115 votes)

    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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  2. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 13 - What Are You Doing Here?
    8.4/10(112 votes)

    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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  3. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 8 - The Whole Book
    8.3/10(118 votes)

    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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  4. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 12 - Veni, Vidi, Vici
    8.3/10(105 votes)

    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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  5. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 6 - Good Morning, Calvary
    8.2/10(111 votes)

    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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  6. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 10 - March to the Sea
    8.2/10(109 votes)

    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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  7. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 7 - One Train May Hide Another
    8.1/10(109 votes)

    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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  8. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 11 - Men Like Trees Walking
    8.1/10(102 votes)

    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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  9. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 4 - Behind Closed Doors
    7.8/10(128 votes)

    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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  10. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 5 - Meaningful Survival
    7.8/10(119 votes)

    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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  11. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 1 - A Time to Heal
    7.7/10(195 votes)

    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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  12. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 2 - The Baptism
    7.6/10(153 votes)

    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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  13. Greenleaf Season 1 Episode 3 - We Shall See Him as He Is
    7.5/10(137 votes)

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Broken Road" is the best rated episode of "Greenleaf" season 1. It scored 8.5/10 based on 115 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/3/2016. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "What Are You Doing Here?".