Ep 3. Chain of Command

In Greenleaf season 3 episode 3, titled "Chain of Command," tension among the Greenleaf family continues to grow as Bishop James Greenleaf deals with his health issues and Lady Mae Greenleaf struggles to regain control of the church.

The episode opens with Bishop James (Keith David) undergoing a medical procedure to address his worsening health problems. Meanwhile, Lady Mae (Lynn Whitfield) decides to take matters into her own hands and appoints herself as head of the church while her husband is recovering. Her son, Jacob (Lamman Rucker), is not pleased with her decision and becomes increasingly frustrated with his mother's actions.

At the same time, Grace Greenleaf (Merle Dandridge) bumps heads with Rochelle Cross (LeToya Luckett), a new addition to the church's staff. Rochelle is determined to shake things up at the Greenleaf's church and butts heads with Grace over her ideas.

As the episode unfolds, tensions between family members reach a boiling point. Lady Mae finds herself at odds with her children, who are starting to question her authority and her decisions. Meanwhile, Bishop James struggles to come to terms with his mortality and the fact that his time as leader of the church may be coming to an end.

As the episode comes to a close, viewers are left wondering what the future holds for the Greenleaf family and their embattled church. Will Lady Mae be able to maintain control, or will her children challenge her authority? Will Bishop James be able to recover and continue to lead the church, or will a new leader emerge? With the drama and tension at an all-time high, fans of the show will be eagerly anticipating the next episode to see how the story unfolds.