Greenleaf 2016
“Faith and fury.”
What is Greenleaf?
The television series Greenleaf revolves around the lives of the Greenleaf family and their Memphis megachurch. The family's public display of faith is contrasted with the scandalous secrets and lies that exist beneath the surface.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 61
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 21, 2016
- Last aired
- Aug 11, 2020
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- OWN
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The television series Greenleaf revolves around the lives of the Greenleaf family and their Memphis megachurch. The family's public display of faith is contrasted with the scandalous secrets and lies that exist beneath the surface. The show explores the complex relationships within the family, including sibling rivalry and conflicting values. The family's business and personal lives are tainted with greed, adultery, and other sins. The series delves into the unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family, revealing the darker aspects of their lives. The show is set in a sprawling Memphis megachurch, where the family's faith is tested by their own flaws and shortcomings. The series premiered on OWN and ran for multiple seasons, with episodes available to stream online.
Should you watch it?
“A powerful family's faith faces fierce internal and external challenges.”
- Compelling family dynamics with deep character development
- Explores the intersection of faith and personal flaws
- Some plotlines can feel overly dramatic
- Pacing may be slow for some viewers
You enjoy character-driven dramas about family and faith.
Contains mature themes including infidelity, family conflict and religious hypocrisy.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 A Time to Heal Jun 21, 2016
- E2 The Baptism Jun 22, 2016
- E3 We Shall See Him as He Is Jun 22, 2016
- E4 Behind Closed Doors Jun 29, 2016
- E5 Meaningful Survival Jul 6, 2016
- E6 Good Morning, Calvary Jul 13, 2016
- E7 One Train May Hide Another Jul 20, 2016
- E8 The Whole Book Jul 27, 2016
- E9 The Broken Road Aug 3, 2016
- E10 March to the Sea Aug 10, 2016
- E11 Men Like Trees Walking Aug 17, 2016
- E12 Veni, Vidi, Vici Aug 24, 2016
- E13 What Are You Doing Here? Aug 31, 2016
Season 2 · 17 episodes
- E1 A House Divided Mar 15, 2017
- E2 Strange Bedfellows Mar 22, 2017
- E3 A Mother's Love Mar 29, 2017
- E4 Revival Apr 5, 2017
- E5 Point of No Return Apr 12, 2017
- E6 The Royal Family Apr 19, 2017
- E7 Born to Trouble Apr 26, 2017
- E8 And the Sparks Fly Upward May 3, 2017
- E9 The Bear Aug 15, 2017
- E10 Call Not Complete Aug 16, 2017
- E11 Changing Season Aug 23, 2017
- E12 House Rules Aug 30, 2017
- E13 Silence and Loneliness Sep 6, 2017
- E14 The Father's Will Sep 13, 2017
- E15 Two by Two Sep 20, 2017
- E16 The Pearl Sep 27, 2017
- E17 Episode 17
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Strange Currents Aug 28, 2018
- E2 The Space Between Aug 29, 2018
- E3 Chain of Command Sep 5, 2018
- E4 The Underdog Sep 12, 2018
- E5 Closing Doors Sep 19, 2018
- E6 She Changes Everything Oct 3, 2018
- E7 That Was Then Oct 10, 2018
- E8 Dea Abscondita Oct 17, 2018
- E9 Runaway Train Oct 24, 2018
- E10 The Promised Land Oct 31, 2018
- E11 The End Is Near Nov 7, 2018
- E12 Day of Reckoning Nov 14, 2018
- E13 The New Life Nov 21, 2018
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 Original Sin Sep 3, 2019
- E2 Did I Lose You? Sep 10, 2019
- E3 Visions and Dreams Sep 17, 2019
- E4 A Common Enemy Sep 24, 2019
- E5 Unwanted Oct 1, 2019
- E6 The Stranger Oct 8, 2019
- E7 Reunited Oct 15, 2019
- E8 Surprise! Oct 22, 2019
- E9 God's Justice Oct 29, 2019
- E10 Gratitude Nov 5, 2019
Season 5 · 8 episodes
- E1 The First Day Jun 23, 2020
- E2 The Second Day Jun 30, 2020
- E3 The Third Day Jul 7, 2020
- E4 The Fourth Day Jul 14, 2020
- E5 The Fifth Day Jul 21, 2020
- E6 The Sixth Day Jul 28, 2020
- E7 The Seventh Day Aug 4, 2020
- E8 Behold Aug 11, 2020
Frequently asked questions
Is this show about a real church?
No, the show features a fictional megachurch and family.
What makes this drama different from others?
It uniquely combines religious faith with family dysfunction and moral complexity.
Are there any supernatural elements?
No, the show focuses on realistic family drama and church politics.
Is the show appropriate for children?
No, it contains mature themes and situations not suitable for young viewers.
Do I need to be religious to enjoy it?
No, the show appeals to viewers interested in family drama regardless of religious background.