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1. One More River to Cross

Drama | Announced

The injustices of the Civil Rights movement are linked to the injustices of Hurricane Katrina through a protester who experienced both.

Director: TD Antwine | Star: Lynn Whitfield

2. Albany Road (2024)

Drama, Romance | Completed

On her way to the most important meeting of her career, severe weather forces a New York executive to share a rental car with her former nemesis, her ex-fiancé's mother, only to discover ... See full summary »

Director: Christine Swanson | Stars: Renée Elise Goldsberry, Lynn Whitfield, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Lisa Arrindell

3. The Retirement Plan (2023)

R | 103 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

When Ashley and her young daughter Sarah get caught up in a criminal enterprise that puts their lives at risk, she turns to estranged father Matt, currently living the life of a retired beach bum in the Cayman Islands.

Director: Tim Brown | Stars: Nicolas Cage, Ashley Greene, Thalia Campbell, Ron Perlman

Votes: 6,855

4. See It Loud: The History of Black Television (2023)

60 min | Documentary

Celebrating the achievement of black actors and creators, examining the historical impact black culture has on all culture

Stars: Kevin Frazier, Ernie Suggs, Zuri Hall, Donald Bogle

Votes: 67

5. Fantasy Island (2021–2023)
Episode: Mystery in Miami (2023)

TV-14 | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Three best friends set out to track down the missing fourth member of their squad...in 1980s Miami. Roarke confides in Segundo about letting people in. ruby's cabin fever is an itch that needs to be scratched.

Director: Diana Valentine | Stars: Roselyn Sanchez, Kiara Barnes, John Gabriel Rodriquez, Lynn Whitfield

Votes: 157

6. The Chi (2018– )
Episode: Mo' Douda, Mo' Problems (2023)

TV-MA | Drama

Emmett and Kiesha take a big leap. Shaad launches a new business. Jamal returns to town on a mission. Papa struggles with his faith. Rob and Tiff make a potentially life-altering connection.

Director: Johnson Cheng | Stars: Jacob Latimore, Alex R. Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr.

Votes: 49

7. The Chi (2018– )
Episode: One of Them Nights (2023)

TV-MA | Drama

Kevin, Jake, Papa and the crew celebrate a major milestone. Emmett questions Douda. Kiesha asks for help. Jamal issues a warning to Bakari over Lynae. Shaad makes a potentially life-altering decision.

Director: Johnson Cheng | Stars: Jacob Latimore, Alex R. Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr.

Votes: 53

8. The Chi (2018– )
Episode: Boyz II Men (2023)

TV-MA | Drama

Pressure mounts on Victor. Emmett makes Douda an offer. A defiant Papa tests his father Pastor Stanley's patience. Dre's actions spark doubt in Nina. Kevin celebrates a major achievement.

Director: Shanrica Evans | Stars: Jacob Latimore, Alex R. Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr.

Votes: 69

9. The Chi (2018– )
Episode: Who Shot Ya? (2023)

TV-MA | Drama

The aftermath of unexpected events ripples through the city. Darnell makes a bold offer. Alicia confronts Tiff.

Director: Rashaad Ernesto Green | Stars: Jacob Latimore, Alex R. Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr.

Votes: 48

10. See It Loud: The History of Black Television (2023)
Episode: Drama Deconstructed (2023)

Documentary

Black performers and creators are responsible for some of the most innovative work in the history of dramatic television; by pushing the genre's boundaries, these shows have transformed conversations, thinking, and culture as a whole.

Stars: Kevin Frazier, Ernie Suggs, Lynn Whitfield, Donald Bogle

Votes: 16

11. We Need A Little Christmas (2022 TV Movie)

TV-G | 85 min | Drama, Family, Romance

As Julie faces her first Christmas as a single mother, she develops an unexpected friendship with an older neighbor.

Director: Kevin Fair | Stars: Lynn Whitfield, Erica Durance, Patrick Sabongui, Azriel Dalman

Votes: 736

12. Planned Parenthood - Sigue (2022 Video)

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Director: Bianca Poletti | Stars: Alexus Armijo, Rebecca Black, Big Freedia, Natasha Hamilton

13. Recipe for Change (2021– )
Episode: Amplifying Black Women (2022)

Documentary, Comedy, Drama

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Director: Joie Jacoby | Stars: Jackie Aina, Chloe Bailey, Mary J. Blige, Tabitha Brown

14. Movie Night Extravaganza (2021– )
Episode: Head of State with Jonathan Brown (2022)

Talk-Show

Drummer Jonathan Brown joins us to talk about the Chris Rock/Bernie Mac movie Head of State (2003)

Director: Forrest Miller | Stars: Forrest Miller, J. Andrew World, Conan Neutron, Jonathan Brown

15. Vacation Friends (2021)

R | 103 min | Adventure, Comedy

An uptight couple makes friends with a rowdy couple while on vacation in Mexico, but their friendship takes an awkward turn when they get back home.

Director: Clay Tarver | Stars: Lil Rel Howery, Yvonne Orji, John Cena, Meredith Hagner

Votes: 29,584

16. Fantasy Island (2021–2023)

TV-14 | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

People who walk in with a desire, but end up reborn to themselves through the magical realism of Fantasy Island.

Stars: Roselyn Sanchez, Kiara Barnes, John Gabriel Rodriquez, Daniel Lugo

Votes: 5,477

17. Movie Night Extravaganza (2021– )

Talk-Show

An irreverent, quick moving & surprisingly in-depth live discussion show about movies with an end goal of discussing, debating and commenting on esoteric and populist films with a panel of guests. Sometimes formatted as "theme months".

Stars: Forrest Miller, J. Andrew World, Conan Neutron, Kristina Oakes

Votes: 26

18. Recipe for Change (2021– )

Documentary, Comedy, Drama

Asian American celebrities, chefs, activists, and creators to celebrate API culture and discuss the recent and historic acts of hate and violence against the API community. Nominated for a Daytime Emmy 2022.

Stars: Hasan Minhaj, Michelle Kwan, Eugene Lee Yang, Joel Kim Booster

Votes: 14

19. Uncensored (2018– )
Episode: Lynn Whitfield (2021)

TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History

Emmy Nominated Actress Lynn Whitfield has graced television and movie screens for more than three decades. She's best known for her roles in Greenleaf, A Thin Line Between Love and Hate, and The Josephine Baker Story.

Director: Kristen Walter | Star: Lynn Whitfield

20. Tales from the Hood 3 (2020 Video)

R | 102 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy

Following the franchise's cult classic roots, this new anthology, featuring Tony Todd and Lynn Whitfield, scares and thrills with horrifying twists and social commentary.

Directors: Rusty Cundieff, Darin Scott | Stars: Tony Todd, London Brown, Cooper Huckabee, Patrick Abellard

Votes: 1,014

21. While We Breathe (2020)

60 min | Short

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Stars: Patina Miller, Marcus Henderson, Lynn Whitfield, Neil Brown Jr.

22. Dennis Miller + One (2020–2022)

30 min | Talk-Show

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Stars: Dennis Miller, Uzo Aduba, Mitch Albom, Daniel Amen

Votes: 11

23. Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode: The First Day (2020)

TV-14 | 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 | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker

Votes: 63

24. Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode: The Second Day (2020)

TV-14 | Drama

Noah returns when he learns of AJ's suicide attempt. Lady Mae and Bishop take a stroll down memory lane when they scout Mavis's bar as a possible location for their new church. Jacob uncovers a shocking truth.

Director: Charles Randolph-Wright | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker

Votes: 51

25. Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode: The Third Day (2020)

TV-14 | Drama

Grace has to choose between pursuing Bob Whitmore's past and her family. Lady Mae and the Bishop struggle to get a new church started. Jacob makes a shocking discovery about the family's mansion.

Director: Damian Marcano | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker

Votes: 49

26. Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode: The Fourth Day (2020)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

AJ is released from the hospital. Jacob searches for the truth. Grace finds new information about Edenvale Lending.

Director: Princess Monique Filmz | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker

Votes: 47

27. Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode: The Fifth Day (2020)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

The Greenleaf family holds a small service at home during the last service at Calvary. Noah shares insight on the house's history. Lady Mae visits Tara and comes home with a shocking revelation.

Director: Crystle Roberson Dorsey | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker

Votes: 49

28. Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode: The Sixth Day (2020)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

An old enemy returns to haunt Bishop, forcing Lady Mae to reveal an old family secret. Charity forces Phil to face his past. Grace and Darius learn the truth about Bob Whitmore and Edenvale Lending.

Director: Lisa Leone | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker

Votes: 41

29. Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode: The Seventh Day (2020)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

It's all out war between the Greenleafs against H&H. Grace tries to stop the demolition of the church. Lady Mae negotiates for the mansion but Bishop has a revelation after learning the original owner.

Director: Charles Randolph-Wright | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker

Votes: 59

30. Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode: Behold (2020)

TV-14 | 46 min | Drama

Grace and the Greenleaf family must lay the past to rest once and for all as God's plans for the future unfold.

Director: Clement Virgo | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker

Votes: 60

31. Tamron Hall (2019–2024)
Episode: John Legend/Lynn Whitfield/Merle Dandridge (2020)

TV-PG | News, Talk-Show

Singer John Legend (album, "Bigger Love"); actresses Lynn Whitfield and Merle Dandridge (OWN's Greenleaf (2016)); making the best of travel in uncertain times;

Stars: Tamron Hall, John Legend, Lynn Whitfield, Merle Dandridge

32. Dish Nation (2011– )
Episode: Episode #8.207 (2020)

TV-PG | 19 min | News

The killing of Rayshard Brooks; trolls come after Sia for confusing singer Cardi B for singer Nicki Minaj; Alicia Keys says she wouldn't want to be 20-years-old again; an interview with ... See full summary »

Stars: Alicia Keys, Lynn Whitfield

33. Good Morning America (1975– )
Episode: Episode dated 16 July 2020 (2020)

TV-G | News, Talk-Show

Author Mary Trump (book, "Too Much and Never Enough"); actress Lynn Whitfield (Greenleaf (2016)); deals and steals with Tory Johnson.

Stars: Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, Michael Strahan, Lara Spencer

34. Sidewalks Entertainment (1994– )
Episode: Lynn Whitfield (2020)

Talk-Show

Interview with actress Lynn Whitfield ("Greenleaf"); music by Half Mile Home, Naya Ali, and Rayvon and Sugar Bear.

Stars: Veronica Castro, Lori Rosales, Lynn Whitfield

35. While We Breathe (2020)
Episode: Mississippi Goddamn (2020)

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Director: Charles Randolph-Wright | Stars: Esau Pritchett, Lynn Whitfield

36. Touré Show (2017– )
Lynn Whitfield-I'm A Star (2020 Podcast Episode)

Talk-Show

Lynn Whitfield has been a star forever. She has won an Emmy and a Golden Globe. She's currently starring in OWN's Greenleaf, spreading her brand of old school glamour, grace, and charm. We ... See full summary »

Stars: Touré, Lynn Whitfield

37. Tamron Hall (2019–2024)

TV-PG | 60 min | News, Talk-Show

Journalist Tamron Hall hosts in-depth and relatable conversations covering a variety of topics.

Stars: Tamron Hall, Holly Robinson Peete, Sunny Hostin, André Leon Talley

Votes: 248

38. Woman in Motion (2019)

96 min | Documentary, Biography

Nichelle Nichols' daunting task to launch a national blitz for NASA, recruiting 8,000 of the nation's best and brightest, including the trailblazing astronauts who became the first Black, Asian and Latino men and women to fly in space.

Director: Todd Thompson | Stars: Nichelle Nichols, George Takei, Walter Koenig, Michael Dorn

Votes: 397

39. Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode: Surprise! (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

Judee of H&H wants half the seats on the deacon board. She offers Grace the pulpit, if she can get the votes from the deacon's board in favor of H&H. Kerissa finds James' safe empty. Charity decides to reveal Grace's false alibi for AJ.

Director: Eric Dean Seaton | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker

Votes: 47

40. Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode: A Common Enemy (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

Grace is told to merge the white church of Fairview with black Calvary. She disagrees and her rousing sermon motivates Fairview to reconsider. Charity creates trouble for Noah by letting his wife know that he had visiting Calvary recently.

Director: Crystle Roberson Dorsey | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker

Votes: 50

41. Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode: Unwanted (2019)

TV-14 | 41 min | Drama

AJ cannot fit into this superficial world, and walks out on his mother. Kerissa's frustrations overflow and she quarrels with Mama. Jacob suddenly finds that he cannot yet buy a new house. Charity has cold feet about spying on her family.

Director: Allan Kroeker | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker

Votes: 49

42. Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode: The Stranger (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

Grace gives a false alibi for AJ on a burglary arrest, but the police are unconvinced. AJ is zapped with Mama's questioning and scoots. Charity gives proof of Grace's false alibi to Phil. Kerissa has a fling with the buyer of their land.

Director: Lisa Leone | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker

Votes: 45

43. Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode: Reunited (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

Sophia and Grace learn that AJ actually burgled. Grace learns that Fernando of H&H has bought all the land around their church. Kerissa continues seeing Fernando. Charity has been seen kissing Phil. Grace feels overwhelmed by the 'enemy'.

Director: Ayoka Chenzira | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker

Votes: 46

44. Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode: God's Justice (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

Grace is threatened that her false alibi for AJ will be leaked if she does not resign the church. Connie is threatened that the bribe which she received will be leaked if H&H gets half of the board seats. Dante donates to Kerissa's school.

Director: Allan Kroeker | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker

Votes: 46

45. Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode: Gratitude (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

Grace leaves the church. Phil regains the church after ousting Mama. He agrees to marry Judee and dump Charity. AJ returns to confess to the police. Kerissa gets a-hold of a devastating document. She gets Chlamydia, making Jacob furious.

Director: Clement Virgo | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker

Votes: 53

46. Today (1952– )
Episode: Episode dated 3 September 2019 (2019)

TV-G | News, Talk-Show

Hoda Kotb returns; Today Food with chef Elizabeth Heiskell; The Kingdom Choir performs; actress Lynn Whitfield (Greenleaf (2016) and The Resident (2018)); future of clothing size; football ... See full summary »

Stars: Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, Craig Melvin

47. Sister Circle Live (2017–2020)
Episode: Episode dated 27 August 2019 (2019)

TV-14 | Talk-Show

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Stars: Merle Dandridge, Summer Jackson, Shanti Lowry, Egypt Sherrod

48. Red Carpet Report (2009– )
Episode: Special Evening with OWN stars (2019)

Short, News, Talk-Show

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Director: JD Piché | Stars: Danielle Jones-Wesley, Phylicia Rashad, Lynn Whitfield

49. Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode: Did I Lose You? (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

Phil's frequent summons to discuss church matters irritates Grace. She funds the excess cost on a regularly held summer project when Phil feels that it is costly. Noah is upset to learn he has a son with Grace and it upsets Sophia too.

Director: Rachel Raimist | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker

Votes: 57

50. Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode: Visions and Dreams (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

Grace flies to Phoenix to face her past but in doing so, gives Phil the opportunity to impress key church leadership. Lady Mae steps in to do damage control in Grace's absence and is forced... See full summary »

Director: Charles Randolph-Wright | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker

Votes: 52