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?
Excited for the new season to begin, and the actors in this drama are wonderful at portraying their character in this fabulous series.
I am totally a FAN of Greenleaf! From the very first episode I have not missed a one. This is a great fictional drama, but it actually offers a peek or thought into things that could possibly be reality. Very entertaining and suspense filled! I look forward to it every week and am saddened when the season ends! (All of the characters are just great)!!!’
Love the show so much my wonderful wife and I are watching all the shows over this summer 2019 in order to get ready for the 4th season in September 2019.
My family and I absolutely love Greenleaf. We have watched since day one. We can’t wait to see season 4, 5, 6, etc!!
Love Greenleaf! Can’t wait for season 4 to begin!
Love Greenleaf! Can’t wait for season 4 to start!
Love love love Greenleaf so glad it’s coming back on
I am very please that Greenleaf is coming back on the own tv station. It is a great show that really shows a black cast in a great light. Yes we all have issues, but without all of the cussing and killing. Thank you for listening and bringing back this show. We Love this show.
So happy to hear Greenleaf will return for a fourth season. One of my favorite series.
The actors are all my favorites. I look forward to the new season. Thank you Oprah, you heard our cries.
I am a female Pastor and so much of this show is true and there is a lot of artistic license being taken but I love the setting in the south since I’m in Arkansas. It’s kindy guilty TV pleasure, I give it 5stars!
Why is it taking so long to bring Greenleaf back?
Very happy to see that it has been renewed, and looking forward to several more seasons
Absolutely love Greenleaf and cannot wait for season 4 to start!
I love Greenleaf—so glad it’s renewed for season 4!
luv, luv, luv Greenleaf. Hurry back