Name: And the Sparks Fly Upward
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 25 min

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The tensions in Zora and Isaiah's relationship come to a head at the Cotillion; Lady Mae makes an overture of peace to Mavis and the result is a revelation that sends Mae into a tailspin.

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The Pearl

Charity's plan hits a roadblock; Skip Leonard offers Jacob an enticing deal; Lady Mae suddenly finds herself at odds with the Bishop.

Two by Two

Lionel returns and drops a bombshell on Bishop and Lady Mae; Charity receives great news from Jabari; Jacob encounters resistance on his first day as head of Triumph.

The Father's Will

A series of recurring nightmares leaves Grace unnerved; Charity looks to take her relationship with Jabari to the next level; Bishop gives Basie an ultimatum.

Silence and Loneliness

Basie's sermon regarding inclusivity in the church goes viral, lighting a fire under Grace and provoking Bishop's suspicions; Kerissa pushes Jacob to get a day job.

House Rules

When Sophia and Zora are excluded from the upcoming debutante Cotillion, Lady Mae sets out to make things right; Grace is inspired by Basie's sermon; Charity reaches out to Carlton.

Changing Season

Jacob and Kerissa establish their new ministry; Charity desperately tries to reach Kevin; Darius gets an offer that may take him out of Memphis, leaving Grace to wonder where she fits in his life.

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The Greenleaf family manages a Memphis megachurch while concealing a history of greed, adultery and sibling rivalry; their public image as religious leaders contrasts with their private scandals.

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Jacob makes Basie an offer to clear his debt and gain full control of Triumph II; Mac receives bad news from Skip Leonard, which puts him an explosive collision course with Grace.

S2 E8 | And the Sparks Fly Upward