OWN is going back to church — for just one more season. The cable channel has announced it’s ordered a fifth and final season of the Greenleaf series for the 2020-21 season. The final episodes kick off sometime in June.
The dramatic TV show revolves around the unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch. Scandalous secrets and lies are as numerous as the faithful. The cast includes Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, Lamman Rucker, Kim Hawthorne, Lovie Simone, Merle Dandridge, Desiree Ross, Deborah Joy Winans, Tye White, Rick Fox, Beau Bridges, and Oprah Winfrey.
The fourth season of Greenleaf on OWN averaged a 0.22 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 1.07 million viewers. Compared to season three, that’s down by 19% and 18%, respectively.
Here’s the fifth season renewal announcement:
OWN Announces Final Season and First Look Season Five Trailer for Hit Megachurch Drama “Greenleaf”
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that the next season of its hit drama series “Greenleaf,” from Lionsgate, award-winning writer/executive producer Craig Wright (“Lost,” “Six Feet Under”), and executive producers Clement Virgo (“The Book of Negroes”) and Oprah Winfrey will be its fifth and final. In season five, premiering in June 2020, the Greenleafs attempt to maintain a united front in the face of losing their church to Bob Whitmore and Harmony and Hope Ministries, but secrets past and present create what could be fatal fractures in the family’s fragile foundation.
Last season, “Greenleaf” was the #1 original scripted series on ad-supported cable for African-American women and A.A. total viewers, and was also the #4 original scripted series on ad-supported cable for all women 25 – 54, leading OWN to be Tuesday night’s #1 cable network among African-American women, A.A. households, and A.A. total viewers.
“Greenleaf” has garnered ten NAACP Image Award nominations, including wins for Outstanding Drama Series in 2020, and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2019 and 2020 (Lynn Whitfield). The “Greenleaf” Soundtrack Volume Two was named Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album (Traditional or Contemporary) by the NAACP Image Awards in 2018. The series has also been recognized by the Alliance for Women in Media’s Gracie Allen Awards and by the Black Reel Awards for Television.
About Greenleaf Season Five
The Greenleafs attempt to maintain a united front in the face of losing their church to Bob Whitmore and Harmony and Hope Ministries, but secrets past and present create what could be fatal fractures in the family’s fragile foundation. The Bishop continues working to mend his rift with Lady Mae while, day by day, Harmony and Hope’s grip on Calvary tightens. Greenleaf stars Merle Dandridge (“The Night Shift”) as Grace Greenleaf; Keith David (“Community”) as Bishop James Greenleaf; Lynn Whitfield (“The Josephine Baker Story”) as Lady Mae Greenleaf; Kim Hawthorne (“Rake”) as Kerissa Greenleaf; Lamman Rucker (“Meet the Browns”) as Jacob Greenleaf; and Deborah Joy Winans (“Whitney”) as Charity Greenleaf-Satterjee.
What do you think? Are you a fan of Greenleaf? Will you watch season five? Are you sorry that there won’t be a sixth year?
I am a fan of Greenleaf; however, it had begun to be too messy with all of the secrets. And the whites taking over the church was too much. As a Christian, I wanted Greenleaf to give us reason to forgive past sins and give hope to the Black church & not be depicted as a church full of continous blatant sins . It is true that mega preachers live a life of wealth & luxury, with mansions. You depicted it correctly, yet I wanted to see mega preachers & their families began to realize how hypocritical their lifestyles are.… Read more »
I and my friends are huge fans of this show. We are going to miss it. I am glad they are going to give us an ending though and not just pull it and leave us hanging. There are not that many good shows on TV. The cast is phenomenal.
Yes I’m mad because I’m addicted to that show… great show ever and ain’t wait to watch season 5
Of course I’m disappointed that Greenleaf is being cancelled. There’s not much left to watch these days. I pray they don’t cancel Queen Sugar.
I can’t wait for the new season to start. Greenleaf is one of my favorite shows. I’m going to hate to see it come to an end. Hopefully things will change and it will continue. Thanks to OWN for a terrific show. Go Oprah Winfrey!
Disappointed there will not be a Season 6!
Greenleaf was my favourite show. I loved everything about it. The music was great, too. Only seasons one and two were available in Canada on the OWN network. I’m very disappointed that the show is coming to an end.
Very, very disappointed, but I’ll watch I’ve been waiting for the new season
I was looking forward to future seasons. I’m upset that the show is not continuing.
I’ve been looking foward to future seasons. I hate that the show is being discontinued.
yes im mad they cancelling like show
I will watch sad it’s gonna end.
I am super disappointed that there won’t be a season 6.
I’m anxious to see the new season. Very disappointed that it will not be renewed after this season.
Please bring it back please i love this show