OWN is going back to church. Today, the network announced they’ve renewed Greenleaf for a fourth season.
The drama explores the unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch. The cast includes Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, Lamman Rucker, Kim Hawthorne, Lovie Simone, Merle Dandridge, Desiree Ross, Deborah Joy Winans, Tye White, GregAlan Williams, Benjamin Patterson, Anna Diop, and Terri J. Vaughn.
Season four of Greenleaf is expected to premiere on OWN in 2019.
Read more info below:
Los Angeles – OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today it has renewed for a fourth season its hit megachurch drama series “Greenleaf” from Lionsgate, award-winning writer/executive producer Craig Wright, and executive producers Clement Virgo, Kriss Turner Towner, and Oprah Winfrey. The series stars Merle Dandridge as Grace Greenleaf, Lynn Whitfield as Lady Mae Greenleaf, and Keith David as Bishop Greenleaf. Season three guest stars include the legendary Patti LaBelle as Maxine Patterson, Iyanla Vanzant appearing as herself, and Beau Bridges as Bob Whitmore.
The announcement comes as the acclaimed drama (Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT) delivered a season high in its Wednesday time period (9/12) with more than 2.3 million viewers (up +8% vs. year ago L+3) and a 1.90 rating in the network’s key women 25-54 demo (+7% vs. year ago L+3). It was also the #1 telecast of the night for African American viewers across all of broadcast and cable. Year to date, OWN boasts five of the top 20 original scripted series on ad-supported cable among W25-54, more than any other network.
“‘Greenleaf’ is a cornerstone of our scripted programming slate and pulls in millions of viewers each week with its unique storylines and powerful characters,” said Erik Logan, president, OWN. “We are very proud of this show, the incredible cast, producers and crew, and can’t wait for more twists and turns from the Greenleaf family in season four.”
About “Greenleaf” (Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT)
In tonight’s all-new episode, the Bishop (Keith David) and Lady Mae (Lynn Whitfield) make alternate plans after Clara (Donna Biscoe) denies them the check for the IRS bill. Grace (Merle Dandridge) tends to Sophia (Desiree Ross) when a medical emergency sends her daughter to the hospital.
In season three of “Greenleaf,” all the turbulent forces that Grace’s (Merle Dandridge) return to Memphis unleashed threaten to destroy not just the church her family built, but the family itself. Fallout from last season’s shocking revelation of Bishop’s (Keith David) infidelities with Lady Mae’s (Lynn Whitfield) sister, as well as reverberations from his current dalliance with that insidious Jezebel, Rochelle Cross (LeToya Luckett) lead to all-out war in the Greenleaf home, setting the Bishop and Lady Mae on a collision course that, unless God or Grace intervenes, can only end one way: divorce. In the wake of the marital mayhem, Lady Mae rushes to reconnect with Maxine Patterson (Patti LaBelle), an old friend and now a world-famous Christian motivational speaker, in an attempt to reclaim her forsaken call to preach and thus do what no First Lady has done before – survive as the sole head pastor of a megachurch after a major rift between its founding couple. Grace, meanwhile, works undercover in the company of Rochelle, hoping to discover Rochelle’s motives and true identity before the Bishop is swept away on a raging river of vanity and desire. Across town at Triumph, Jacob (Lamman Rucker) and Kerissa (Kim Hawthorne) try not to make the same mistakes Bishop and Lady Mae made as they work to build their own evangelical empire and manage parenting their teenage daughter Zora (Lovie Simone), but the roots of sin delve deep and old habits die hard. Sophia’s (Desiree Ross) faith is tested when an unforeseen medical issue arises; Charity (Deborah Joy Winans) struggles to make peace with Kevin (Tye White) and find her place in the world; and Grace works to keep an abused woman from death row for the crime of defending her own life. Meanwhile, Darius (Rick Fox) finds himself in conflict due to being entangled in an increasingly strained relationship with Grace.
“Greenleaf” is produced for OWN by Lionsgate in association with Harpo Films and Pine City. Executive producers are Oprah Winfrey, Craig Wright (“Lost,” “Six Feet Under”), Clement Virgo (“The Book of Negroes”), and Kriss Turner Towner (“The Romanoffs,” “Black Monday”).”
What do you think? Are you a fan of Greenleaf? Are you glad it’s been renewed?
My family & I absolutely love this show! It’s the best thing on television right no! Can’t wait until the next season❤️
Indeed it is!! Keep it coming please!!
Will there be a season 5? Say yes!
I love green leaf keep the episodes rolling beyond ep episode 4
Definitely reflects the human experience in the church!
I binge watched seasons one and two so I was ready for season three and with only two episodes left, I’m already dreading the long months until season four arrives. I love the drama and tight plot lines. I’ve joined a Facebook group where each episode is dissected for clues to the characters’ motives. It’s great fun! And I like that it addresses current issues found inside the black church such as homosexuality in the music ministry. Great writing! Keep it crisp and fresh and we’ll soon be discussing season five!
I love Greenleaf and am so glad that there is going to be a season 4!
I love the show Greenleaf. I don’t watch TV really but when I broke my foot I was bored. I come across the show and thought I would watch 1 show, now I have watched season 1,2, and 3. I haven’t seen a show this good in a long time.
I really liked the show Season 1. Season 2 they started to lose me. Season 3 is better but more for the Lady Mae character. The Grace storyline continues to suffer. If they get rid of Rick Fox Season 4 and bring in someone new for Grace to add more spice, chemistry and drama or the popular missed character Noah, who had great chemistry and passion with actress, then maybe I’ll be more interested again. But as of now. I’m in and out.
I absolutely love “Greenleaf”! It is one of a very few TV series that keeps my attention with the rivoting characters and story line. Please don’t cancel this series!
Greenleaf is one of the best shows going. It’s depiction of real life is more accurate than any of the so-called reality tv series. Great cast!
Greenleaf is the best mini series I have ever watched. I am white and still enjoy the program. Very happy that season 4 has been approved. Cool.
Nancy Langford
Washington State
wonderful,great,show of all times.keep on coming.oprah,you out-did yourself.again great show
yes love this show
I love this show. I watched Seasons 1 and 2 on the OWN network in Canada, but have not been able to watch Season 3 yet because I can’t find it anywhere. Can any Canadian viewer help me with this? Thanks!
One of the very best shows on tv. Thank you.
Terrible, simply TERRIBLE!!…the last good thing we have as AA is our faith. This abomination sends that the very thing church we turn to is evil at its core. There so many corrupt institutions this could have been based on..we can do better!
very good show; love it