Greenleaf - Season 1 Apr 2026

When Greenleaf premiered on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) in 2016, it brought more than just Sunday morning energy to prime time. Set against the backdrop of a sprawling Memphis megachurch, Calvary Fellowship World Ministries, Season 1 is a gripping exploration of faith, family, and the dark secrets hidden beneath a "holy" exterior. The Prodigal Daughter Returns

The season kicks off with the return of (Merle Dandridge), who has been estranged from her family for 20 years. The occasion is somber: the mysterious death of her sister, Faith. While her father, Bishop James Greenleaf (Keith David), welcomes her with open arms, the rest of the family—especially her mother, Lady Mae (Lynn Whitfield)—is far from thrilled. Greenleaf - Season 1

The Greenleaf mansion is a pressure cooker of sibling rivalry and marital strife: When Greenleaf premiered on the Oprah Winfrey Network