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.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.
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Grace and Charity oppose Lady Mae's reaction to demands from the Deacon Board. The Bishop visits his father-in-law and runs into Mac. Kerissa and Jacob prepare to move out. Grace goes out with Darius Nash, a journalist following Calvary.
The episode was rated 7.78 from 440 votes.
A series of recurring nightmares leaves Grace unnerved; Charity looks to take her relationship with Jabari to the next level; and Bishop gives Basie an ultimatum.
The episode was rated 7.80 from 250 votes.
Basie's sermon regarding inclusivity in the church goes viral, lighting a fire under Grace and provoking the Bishop's suspicions. In other events, Kerissa pushes Jacob to get a day job.
The episode was rated 7.84 from 273 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.85 from 387 votes.
Jacob and Kerissa establish their new ministry. Charity desperately tries to reach Kevin. Darius gets an offer that may take him out of Memphis, leaving Grace to wonder where she fits in his life.
The episode was rated 7.87 from 275 votes.
When Sophia and Zora are excluded from the upcoming debutante cotillion, Lady Mae sets out to make things right. Grace is inspired by Basie's sermon. Charity reaches out to Carlton.
The episode was rated 7.88 from 281 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.89 from 387 votes.
After one of Mac's victims attempts suicide, Grace makes a rash decision that may have lasting consequences. Kevin's mother visits, exposing old wounds. Lady Mae tries to reason with Jacob.
The episode was rated 7.91 from 415 votes.
Kevin and Charity begin divorce proceedings, but the circumstances are exacerbated when Lady Mae learns the truth about Kevin. Grace and Darius's relationship reaches a stalemate.
The episode was rated 7.93 from 404 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.94 from 487 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.94 from 384 votes.
Lionel returns and drops a bombshell on Bishop and Lady Mae; Charity receives great news from Jabari; Jacob encounters resistance on his first day as head of Triumph.
The episode was rated 7.95 from 283 votes.
Charity's plan hits a roadblock; Skip Leonard offers Jacob an enticing deal; Lady Mae suddenly finds herself at odds with the Bishop.
The episode was rated 7.99 from 263 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 8.10 from 394 votes.
The tensions in Zora and Isaiah's relationship come to a head at the Cotillion; Lady Mae makes an overture of peace to Mavis and the result is a revelation that sends Mae into a tailspin.
The episode was rated 8.35 from 262 votes.
