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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!

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 the church, the Greenleaf family love and care for each other, but beneath the surface lies a den of iniquity—greed, adultery, sibling rivalry and conflicting values—that threatens to tear apart the very core of their faith that holds them together.

Genre:Drama
Network:OWN

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Greenleaf" season 1 is "A Time to Heal", rated 7.7/10 from 173 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "A Time to Heal" aired on 6/21/2016 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Baptism".

  • A Time to Heal
    7.7/10 173 votes

    #1 - A Time to Heal

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/21/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Baptism
    7.6/10 144 votes

    #2 - The Baptism

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/22/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • We Shall See Him as He Is
    7.5/10 127 votes

    #3 - We Shall See Him as He Is

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/22/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Behind Closed Doors
    7.9/10 121 votes

    #4 - 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

  • Meaningful Survival
    8.2/10 113 votes

    #5 - 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

  • Good Morning, Calvary
    8.3/10 105 votes

    #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

  • One Train May Hide Another
    8.1/10 103 votes

    #7 - 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

  • The Whole Book
    8.5/10 111 votes

    #8 - 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

  • The Broken Road
    8.5/10 109 votes

    #9 - 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

  • March to the Sea
    8.2/10 103 votes

    #10 - 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

  • Men Like Trees Walking
    8.2/10 96 votes

    #11 - 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

  • Veni, Vidi, Vici
    8.3/10 101 votes

    #12 - 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

  • What Are You Doing Here?
    8.5/10 106 votes

    #13 - 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