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Greenleaf: Season 5

8 episodes Premiered Jun 23, 2020 Updated Oct 19, 2026

In the fifth season of Greenleaf, the Greenleaf family attempts to maintain a united front in the face of loss. However, secrets from both the past and the present create what could be fatal fractures in the family's fragile foundation. Amid these challenges, Lady Mae and Grace form an uneasy alliance as they endeavor to reclaim what they have lost. The overarching narrative continues to navigate the unscrupulous wor

Previously on Greenleaf

Season 5 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ The series follows the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch.
  • ⚡ Beneath the surface of the family's outward care for one another lies a den of iniquity including greed, adultery, and sibling rivalry.
  • ⚡ Scandalous secrets and lies are as numerous as the faithful within this world.
  • ⚡ The narrative explores the unscrupulous dynamics of the family and their church.
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Season overview

In the fifth season of Greenleaf, the Greenleaf family attempts to maintain a united front in the face of loss. However, secrets from both the past and the present create what could be fatal fractures in the family's fragile foundation. Amid these challenges, Lady Mae and Grace form an uneasy alliance as they endeavor to reclaim what they have lost. The overarching narrative continues to navigate the unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch, where scandalous secrets and lies exist beneath the surface alongside greed, adultery, and sibling rivalry.

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Season 5 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 5: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
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S5·E1 Mytharc

The First Day

Jun 23, 2020 · 41 min

With Calvary's imminent demolition, Lady Mae and Bishop seek a sign from God. Jacob digs into the family mansion's past. Grace learns the real reason why Bob Whitmore is so investe

S5·E2 Core

The Second Day

Jun 30, 2020 · 41 min

Noah returns to help Grace with A.J., offering her stability. Bishop and Lady Mae take a walk through their history when they visit Mavis's club as a potential venue. Jacob uncover

S5·E3 Core

The Third Day

Jul 7, 2020 · 41 min

Grace is torn between pursuing Bob Whitmore's past and her family. Lady Mae and Bishop face challenges to their seedling dream of a new church. Jacob meets a new acquaintance to le

S5·E4 Core

The Fourth Day

Jul 14, 2020 · 41 min

Grace pushes forward in her investigation into Bob Whitmore’s former company, Edenvale Lending, discovering a key informant who could unlock the answers.

S5·E5 Core

The Fifth Day

Jul 21, 2020 · 41 min

In lieu of attending the last Sunday at Calvary, the Greenleaf family gathers together for a small service at home. The shadow of loss looms large as they attempt to imagine their

S5·E6 Core

The Sixth Day

Jul 28, 2020 · 41 min

Bishop reels from the return of an old enemy, pushing Lady Mae to unveil a family secret. Jacob and Kerissa navigate the reality of their divorce with Zora and Winkie. Charity make

S5·E7 Mytharc

The Seventh Day

Aug 4, 2020 · 41 min

It's the Greenleafs versus Harmony and Hope, and neither will go down without a fight; Grace fights to stop the demolition; Lady Mae tries to negotiate for the mansion, but a revea

S5·E8 Mytharc

Behold

Aug 11, 2020 · 45 min

Grace and the Greenleaf family must lay the past to rest once and for all as God's plans for the future unfold.

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