As we approach the eight-year mark since the premiere of OWN’s megachurch drama, Greenleaf, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the monumental Season 3 that aired in August of 2018. This season introduced us to a riveting mix of guest stars including Beau Bridges, Iylana Vazant, and Patti LaBelle, and set the stage for a turbulent series of events that would forever shake the foundation of the Greenleaf . From shocking revelations to marital chaos, Season 3 was undeniably a turning point in the series, and its effects can still be felt in the episodes we watch today in 2025.
The Impact of Greenleaf’s Season 3
In Season 3 of “Greenleaf,” we witnessed the turbulent forces that Grace’s (Merle Dandridge) return to Memphis unleashed, threatening to destroy not just the church her built, but the family itself. Fallout from Bishop’s (Keith David) shocking infidelities with Lady Mae’s (Lynn Whitfield) sister Mavis (Oprah Winfrey), as well as reverberations from his dalliance with Rochelle Cross (LeToya Luckett) led to all-out war in the Greenleaf home.
The Fallout and Unforeseen Challenges
In the wake of the marital mayhem, Sophia’s (Desiree Ross) faith was tested when an unforeseen medical issue arose. Additionally, Charity (Deborah Joy Winans) struggled to make peace with Kevin (Tye White) and find her place in the world. Concurrently, Grace worked to keep an abused woman from death row for the crime of defending her own life, while Darius (Rick Fox) found himself in conflict due to his increasingly strained relationship with Grace.
The Production of Greenleaf
Greenleaf is produced for OWN by Lionsgate in association with Harpo Films and Pine . ” target=”_blank”> producers are Winfrey, Craig Wright, Clement Virgo, and Kriss Turner Towner.
As we continue to enjoy the unfolding drama of Greenleaf, let’s remember the captivating moments, stellar performances, and ground-breaking episodes like those in Season 3 that have made this series so unforgettable.
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