Greenleaf Season 1

If you want a drama that takes its characters as seriously as its plot, Greenleaf Season 1 is available on and right now. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for Lynn Whitfield — one of the stronger performances out there right now. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Greenleaf Season 1 is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Greenleaf Season 1 trusts its audience to sit with discomfort instead of resolving it too quickly. Although members of the Greenleaf family run a Memphis megachurch, their business and personal lives are tainted with greed, adultery and other sins. Lynn Whitfield and Keith David lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2016. The performances in Greenleaf Season 1 do a lot of work in the silences between the dialogue. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Drama fans who appreciate slow-burn storytelling will feel right at home with Greenleaf Season 1. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Lynn Whitfield is the centre of it, and it is one of their strongest performances on record. The patience it asks of you early on is paid back with interest.

🎬 Greenleaf Season 1 — Episode Guide

A Time to Heal

2016-06-21

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 ...

The Baptism

2016-06-22

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...

We Shall See Him as He Is

2016-06-22

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.

Behind Closed Doors

2016-06-29

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.

Meaningful Survival

2016-07-06

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

Good Morning, Calvary

2016-07-13

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.

One Train May Hide Another

2016-07-20

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

The Whole Book

2016-07-27

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 Calva...

The Broken Road

2016-08-03

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.

E10

March to the Sea

2016-08-10

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.

E11

Men Like Trees Walking

2016-08-17

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.

E12

Veni, Vidi, Vici

2016-08-24

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.