Greenleaf - Episode Guide

The news of Grace Greenleaf's return to Memphis breeds tension.

Grace's decision to move back to Memphis is driven by vengeance following her sister Faith's death; she then is uncomfortable settling back into working at church with her family.

Grace goes on an awkward date that includes Noah and Isabel, Jacob and Kerissa come to a realization about what their relationship has become while hosting a dinner for the deacons. Bishop Greenleaf attempts to give Senator Banks the runaround in regards to the church's finances. Mac threatens to blackmail Mavis in order to stop Grace's investigation.

When the mayor decides to cash in a favor with Bishop Greenleaf, hoping to find one black church to support the local law enforcement community, he gets put in a tight spot that could cause a rift within the church. Through the course of her investigation, Grace gets blackmailed by an old acquaintance of Faith's. Charity spills the beans about her pregnancy to Lady Mae. Kerissa and Jacob start going to counselling sessions in an attempt to save their marriage.

A family in the church asks for prayers; Lady Mae tries to mend fences between the Bishop and Deacon Sykes; Jacob's infidelities push Kerissa to her limit; and Kevin takes a step toward exploring his sexuality.

With the Bishop unable to attend church one Sunday, he appoints Grace to be the pastor – much to Lady Mae's horror and Grace's protests. In an attempt to get reinstated in the church, Jacob starts working on getting the services televised and promptly gets jealous when the television executive takes a liking to Kerissa. Charity's plans to get a new music director after Nigel leaves backfires and ultimately forces Kevin to face his deep-seated issues. James reaches out to Mavis and has a heart to heart with his sister-in-law. Lady Mae confesses about feeling guilty about Faith's death.

On the day he's set to receive the Memphis Man of the Year award, Mac juggles a variety of tasks for the Greenleaf clan.

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 Calvary.

Security at Calvary is debated following the church shooting; Charity confronts Kevin; and Mac plans to leave the country.

Grace thwarts Mac's attempt to blackmail the Bishop; and deals with Sophia's father, Ray, who has doubts about Grace's parenting. In other events, Charity, who's fed up with being disrespected, finally speaks up.

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.

Grace, Ray and Sophia go to court; Basie, the Bishop and Jacob discuss an opportunity at Triumph; Deacon Sykes wants to hold a "women's day" at a smaller venue; Adrian gets the wrong idea about his lunch with Kevin; Mavis has problems with her club; and Kevin shares his feelings with Charity.

In the Season 1 finale, Deacon Sykes has doubts about Lady Mae preaching at the "women's day" event; Basie wants Jacob to run Triumph's new community center; and Lady Mae confronts Mavis.

In the months following Mac's release from jail and charges against the Bishop looming in the Arkansas church fire, Calvary Church and the Greenleaf family are still reeling, resulting in those involved wondering whether everyone involved if the church and family will survive the outcome. As a result, Lady Mae takes some drastic steps in an attempt to keep the Bishop safe. Charity and Kevin attempt to resolve their issues before the baby is born. Following the closure of her club, Mavis is headed down the path of self-destruction. Bishop learns why Basie is out for blood.

Upon finding out that the majority of the deacon board are withholding their tithes because of their beliefs about Carlton being an openly gay man working at Calvary, Lady Mae decides to fire him, much to the displeasure of Grace and Charity. Kevin confronts Charity about his feeling that she is keeping him out of their son's life. Grace embarks on a relationship with a journalist who's been cover her family in the newspaper. Meanwhile, Jacob begins to wonder where he fits in with his new role at Triumph II.

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; and Lady Mae tries to reason with Jacob.

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; and Grace confronts Mac's new girlfriend.

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. In other events, Grace's plan to put Mac away hits a snag.

When Lady Mae learns of Kevin's secret, Charity and his divorce proceedings become more strained that before it started. Due to Grace's vendetta toward Mac, her relationship with Darius reaches an impasse. Jacob begins to question Basie Skanks motives toward Bishop and Calvary when he discovers a mysterious benefactor of Triumph Church.

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.

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 family begins to deal with the aftermath of Grace and Mac's showdown at his apartment. As the prosecutor contemplates charging Grace, she turns to God for reassurance that what she did was the right thing. As this is occurring, Jacob and Kerissa attempt to hold out an olive branch to Bishop now that they own the land that Triumph II was to be built on. While Charity and Kevin adjust to their separate lives now that they're divorced, Kevin has made a major life decision, Charity reels when she learns what he is planning on doing.

As Jacob and Kerissa establish their new ministry on the land next to Calvary, Grace attempts to bring him back, only to get turned down cold. It is during this time, she learns of Jacob and Charity's feelings about her leaving following Faith's death all those years ago. After reading Kevin's letter, Charity frantically tries to find him before he does something drastic. Bishop receives an interesting offer from a church benefactor. When Darius informs Grace of a job offer he got in New York, she begins to wonder where she fits in his life.

After seeing how disappointed Sophia and Zora are about not being selected for the annual debutant cotillion, Lady Mae takes matters into her own hands to get her granddaughters included in the festivities, and soon learns the reason why the girls were excluded. While at an area meeting of pastors, held at Triumph, Grace is moved by what Basie Skanks said in regards to how gay youth are treated in the religious community. After Charity reaches out to Carlton, he voices his suspicions about why it took so long for her to call him. Lady Mae becomes suspicious of the Calvary's newest benefactor when she discovers Rochelle getting cozy with Bishop.

Bishop becomes suspicious of Grace when she gets inspired by Basie Skanks when an interview written by Darius and then a video about inclusivity in church goes viral. As a result, Bishop goes to have a heart to heart with Basie. Tiring of Jacob not wanting to use the money raised to fix the things needed around the house, Kerissa urges him to get a day job. Jacob sets some new ground rules for Zora and Isaiah after catching them alone in Zora's room. Meanwhile, as Grace tries to figure out where she fits in at Calvary, Charity tries to figure out where her relationship with Jabari is headed. Lady Mae gets some new information about Rochelle that makes her more suspicious of the woman's motives toward Bishop.

After having several unnerving nightmares, Grace opens up to Darius about happened between she and Mac when she was younger. Armed with what Kerissa shared about Basie Skanks' less than honest finances, Bishops gives his rival pastor an ultimatum, resulting in Basie reluctantly turning over Triumph over to Jacob. Charity goes to elaborate lengths to upgrade her working relationship with Jabari to something romantic. The Bishop and Lady Mae's friend Bishop Lionel Jeffries arrives in town with some surprising news he wants to share with the Greenleaf family.

As Jacob begins his first day as the leader of Triumph, he and Kerissa are promptly met with much resistance from several church members. While working with Jabari, Charity gets a once in a lifetime opportunity to go on tour with a famous Christian musician. Elsewhere, Lionel and Aaron arrive in town and drop an enormous bombshell involving Kevin that sends Lady Mae and Bishop Greenleaf reeling. Grace and Darius get to know one another better.

As Sophia and Zora continually prepare for their cotillion, Lady Mae finds herself at increasing odds with Bishop. When Maricel's husband finds himself in sick in the hospital, Charity's plans to go on tour seem to be put in limbo. Jacob receives a tantalizing offer from the Deputy Mayor. While Tasha and Basie put a plan into action for taking the Greenleaf family down, Grace begins to worry that Bishop and Rochelle Cross are getting inappropriately close.

The tension between Zora and Isaiah come to a head at the cotillion when Sophia takes a stand to help her cousin out. Lady Mae and Mavis have a confrontation about the relationship she had with Bishop many years ago and a surprising truth is revealed as a result. A stunning connection between Rochelle and Basie Skanks is discovered. As Kevin returns, looking to be a part of his son's life, Charity's relationship with Jabari goes to the next level.

The Bishop and Lady Mae's crumbling marriage threatens to destroy the Greenleaf family, then a two-million dollar IRS tax bill arrives at Calvary, putting the church in danger.

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.

The Bishop sends Lady Mae into a tailspin when he surprises her with divorce papers; Grace gives a newspaper interview in Mae's place, while deploying Darius to investigate Rochelle.

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 Calvary.

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.

Maxine Patterson visits Calvary during the same weekend that Lady Mae and the Bishop announce their divorce to the congregation; Grace and Rochelle find a case for their legal defense fund.

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 Calvary.

The Greenleaf clan struggles again when another Zora related incident impacts the family. Grace tries to convince Coralie not to take the D.A.'s plea deal.

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.

Grace discovers Rochelle Cross' true identity with Darius' help. Kerissa welcomes Triumph's new accountant and learns two hundred thousand dollars is missing.

The Greenleaf's IRS issues escalate when the FBI raid both Calvary and Triumph on suspicion of embezzlement. Grace questions her paternity when Aaron tells her that his father Lionel died.

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.

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.

On the first Sunday after Harmony and Hope's installation at Calvary, the Greenleaf family's united front shatters; Grace attempts to lead the church's loyalties back toward the Greenleafs, but a call from Noah brings a long buried secret to light.

While engaging in a power struggle with Phil, Grace walks a tightrope, uncertain of what to do in regards to her secret. Bishop discovers something about a rival, making it possible to win back Mae and the church.

Grace spends some time in Phoenix which allows Phil to make a move and Mae to learn why Calgary will never be hers. Also, Zora may have made a friend.

Bob Whitmore returns to Memphis to remind Grace that he is the one in charge and to firmly encourage her to consider a new idea he has for Calvary. On a mission to uncover what's been going on between Noah and Grace, Charity makes an explosive phone call.

The fractures between Bishop and Lady Mae deepen and old wounds are reopened as he considers an invitation to preach elsewhere. Grace struggles to keep her secret and the church under compartmentalized control, the pressure mounting with every moment.

Unable to keep her secret any longer, Grace confesses to her family. However, not all of the Greenleafs are on her side, the situation is further complicated by the police, lies, affairs, and the interests of Harmony & Hope.

The Bishop plans a romantic surprise for Lady Mae, but it goes sideways when other pursuits collide and combust. Lady Mae learns that her name is being erased from the scholarship fund at Calvary and sets out to protect her legacy.

Lady Mae and Bishop throw an impromptu party to subvert Harmony & Hope's plans for Calvary. Charity's loyalties are questioned, and Grace must delicately navigate between playing the obedient pastor for Judee Whitmore and her parents' schemes.

Bishop moves to prevent Judee Whitmore's proposed governance structure. Jacob and Kerissa attempt to mend their wounds. Phil and Charity's relationship is threatened by a secret. Grace realizes that what is "right" has never been less clear.

Bob Whitmore returns to Calvary; Phil asks Charity for a very important yes; Fernando Amable gives Kerissa information about the Greenleaf's hazy past; Lady Mae considers an offer that would achieve her dream.

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 invested in keeping the Calvary congregation under his wing.

Noah returns to help Grace with A.J., offering her stability. Bishop and Lady Mae walk through their history when they visit Mavis's club as a potential venue. Jacob uncovers a shocking revelation about the history of the Greenleaf family home.

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 makes a discovery about the mansion's history.

Grace pushes forward in her investigation into Bob Whitmore's former company, Edenvale Lending, discovering a key informant who could unlock the answers.
At the church, preparations for the last Sunday at Calvary get contentious when Charity stands her ground against Phil and Judee, but Charity's desire to honor the church's past may threaten her future within it. Meanwhile, Bishop decides to take the issue of the house into his own hands.

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 imminent futures and what it might mean for them to start over again. Grace feels incapable of surmounting the obstacles her family faces, until Noah provides an intriguing insight into the house's history. Lady Mae goes to see Tara James and returns with a startling revelation.

Bishop reels from the return of an old enemy, pushing Lady Mae to unveil a family secret; Charity makes Phil face his past, while Grace and Darius learn the shocking truth about Bob Whitmore and Edenvale Lending.

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 reveal about the original owner prompts Bishop to a revelation of his own.

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

Oprah Winfrey goes behind the scenes of the TV drama series, "Greenleaf,'' with the cast and crew, including creator and executive producer Craig Wright.

The cast members are interviewed and discuss what has happened in season 2 and what to expect in the upcoming season when it starts.

Go behind the scenes of the new season to hear exclusive interviews with the cast about what lies ahead as the Greenleaf family fights to take back control of their church.

Via Facetime, Patti LaBelle interviews the stars of Greenleaf to gain some insight into how they feel how their characters have grown through the course of the show.

After the finale, join the cast of "Greenleaf" for The Homegoing Celebration. Merle Dandridge, Lynn Whitfield, Keith David, Deborah Joy Winans and Lamman Rucker share their favorite scenes, answer fan questions and give emotional goodbyes.