Greenleaf The First Day (Season 5, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Drama

Greenleaf

The First Day (Season 5, Episode 1)

TV Episode | Drama

It's a new day for the Greenleaf family. AJ is out of trouble. Jacob and Kerissa struggle with their marriage. A surprise ending brings the entire family together.

Director

Clement Virgo

Writers

Craig Wright (created by) (written by) | Ivy Mariel Pruss (story editor) | Erica Michelle Butler (story editor) | Casey Vandeventer (staff writer) | Karen Corneille (staff writer)

Producers

Wayne Conley | Salli Newman (produced by)

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Production Designer

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Edit Released

Updated Jun 23, 2020

Release date

Jun 23, 2020 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

5 wins & 12 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
28 cast members

Name	Known for
Merle Dandridge Grace Greenleaf Grace Greenleaf See fewer	Half-Life 2 (2004)
Kim Hawthorne Kerissa Greenleaf Kerissa Greenleaf See fewer	Greenleaf (2016)
Desiree Ross Sophia Greenleaf Sophia Greenleaf See fewer	Greenleaf (2016)
Lamman Rucker Jacob Greenleaf Jacob Greenleaf See fewer	Why Did I Get Married? (2007)
Lovie Simone Zora Greenleaf Zora Greenleaf See fewer	The Craft: Legacy (2020)
Lynn Whitfield Lady Mae Greenleaf Lady Mae Greenleaf See fewer	Madea's Family Reunion (2006)
Deborah Joy Winans Charity Greenleaf-Satterlee Charity Greenleaf-Satterlee See fewer	Greenleaf (2016)
Keith David Bishop James Greenleaf Bishop James Greenleaf See fewer	The Princess and the Frog (2009)
Sean Blakemore Phil Phil See fewer	The Quad (2017)
Rick Fox Darius Nash Darius Nash See fewer	Shameless (2011)
Shane Paul McGhie Dante Dante See fewer	Deputy (2020)
Jacob Romero AJ Delajae (as Jacob Gibson) AJ Delajae (as Jacob Gibson) See fewer	One Piece (2023)
Will Bryant Jr. Aaron Jeffries (as William H. Bryant Jr.) Aaron Jeffries (as William H. Bryant Jr.) See fewer	Greenleaf (2016)
Chevonne Hughes Karine Karine See fewer	The Thundermans Return (2024)
Jen Harper Deacon Sykes Deacon Sykes See fewer	Zatima (2022)
Avis-Marie Barnes Misty Williams Misty Williams See fewer	Jeepers Creepers (2001)
Vickie Eng Maricel Maricel See fewer	The Change-Up (2011)
Roxzane T. Mims Darlene Darlene See fewer	Greenleaf (2016)
Parnell Damone Marcano Carlton Cruise Carlton Cruise See fewer	Greenleaf (2016)
Donna Biscoe Clara Jackson Clara Jackson See fewer	The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)
L. Warren Young Fred Williams Fred Williams See fewer	To Her, with Love (2022)
Kristin Erickson Alexa Campbell Alexa Campbell See fewer	Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk (2016)
Kadianne Whyte Nikki Nikki See fewer	Greenleaf (2016)
Gregory Konow Coleman Coleman See fewer	Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Darrick L. Stokes Staff Member Staff Member See fewer	Greenleaf (2016)
Andrea Andrade TV Reporter TV Reporter See fewer	The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)
Felicia M. Reyes Pastor (uncredited) Pastor (uncredited) See fewer	Blood Fest (2018)
Jaclyn White Homeless person (2019-2022) (uncredited) Homeless person (2019-2022) (uncredited) See fewer	21st Century Cleo (2024)