Greenleaf: Season 3
In the wake of Mavis's revelation, the marriage of the bishop and first lady threatens to implode. This marital discord leaves the leadership of Calvary vulnerable to an overthrow. The Greenleaf family navigates an unscrupulous world centered around their sprawling Memphis megachurch, where scandalous secrets, lies, greed, adultery, sibling rivalry, and conflicting interests run deep beneath the surface.
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The Greenleaf family operates a sprawling Memphis megachurch.
- Dark secrets, lies, greed, adultery, and sibling rivalry exist beneath the surface of the family.
- The series was created by Craig Wright and stars Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, and Merle Dandridge.
- The narrative involves the Greenleaf family and their church community.
Season overview
In the wake of Mavis's revelation, the marriage of the bishop and first lady threatens to implode. This marital discord leaves the leadership of Calvary vulnerable to an overthrow. The Greenleaf family navigates an unscrupulous world centered around their sprawling Memphis megachurch, where scandalous secrets, lies, greed, adultery, sibling rivalry, and conflicting interests run deep beneath the surface.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Strange Currents
Aug 28, 2018 · 42 min
The Bishop and Lady Mae's crumbling marriage threatens to destroy the Greenleaf family, but they soon find their church in danger when a $2 million IRS tax bill arrives at Calvary.
The Space Between
Aug 29, 2018 · 41 min
Grace takes Rochelle up on her offer to help start a legal defense fund. Bishop and Lady Mae ask if parishioner Clara Jackson's Powerball winnings can assist with their IRS bill.
Chain of Command
Sep 5, 2018 · 42 min
The Bishop sends Lady Mae into a tailspin when he surprises her with divorce papers. Grace does a newspaper interview in Mae's place, while deploying Darius to investigate Rochelle
The Underdog
Sep 12, 2018 · 41 min
Lady Mae visits world famous Pastor Maxine Patterson and endures the Bishop's final attempt to win her back at a Round Table party. Connie asks if Grace is interested in running Ca
Closing Doors
Sep 19, 2018 · 42 min
The Bishop and Lady Mae make alternate plans after Clara denies them the check for the IRS bill. Grace tends to Sophia when a medical emergency sends her daughter to the hospital.
She Changes Everything
Oct 3, 2018 · 42 min
Maxine Patterson visits Calvary the weekend Lady Mae and the Bishop announce their divorce to the congregation. Grace and Rochelle find a case for their legal defense fund.
That Was Then
Oct 10, 2018 · 42 min
Grace questions her involvement in the Coralie Hunter case when the D.A. threatens to reopen her case with Mac. The Bishop and Lady Mae disagree on hosting “A Day with Lady Mae” at
Dea Abscondita
Oct 17, 2018 · 41 min
The Bishop struggles to maintain his place within the family after another Zora crisis hits the Greenleafs; Grace attempts to convince Coralie not to take the district attorney's p
Runaway Train
Oct 24, 2018 · 42 min
The Bishop wrestles with signing the divorce papers on the weekend of his Silver Jubilee celebration; Grace realizes her father will need help at Calvary when Lady Mae is gone.
The Promised Land
Oct 31, 2018 · 41 min
Grace discovers Rochelle Cross' true identity with Darius' help. Kerissa welcomes Triumph's new accountant and learns two hundred thousand dollars is missing.
The End Is Near
Nov 7, 2018 · 42 min
The Greenleafs' IRS issues escalate when the FBI raids both Calvary and Triumph on suspicion of embezzlement; Grace questions her paternity when Aaron tells her that his father, Li
Day of Reckoning
Nov 14, 2018 · 41 min
Mae preaches beautifully at A Day With Lady Mae as the Bishop fears he may lose Calvary; Grace gets a paternity test with Aaron and works with Jacob to clear their family name.
The New Life
Nov 21, 2018 · 42 min
After the success of her big day, Lady Mae is denied the right to run Calvary despite support from the Bishop; Grace takes over thanks to Connie and joins Harmony & Hope Ministries