Veteran Actress Lynn Whitfield Joins OWN Network "Greenleaf "As Cunning Pastor's Wife" ; 2015 Fall Premiere Dates Set;

The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) is ready for the fall season and the show listings seem like some good things are coming our way. Staple shows like Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse & Is Loving You Is Wrong, Sweetie Pies, Oprah's Master Class but there is more.


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The network is set to produce a series that centers around a Memphis mega-church and it's family that looks super perfect on the outside but once behind the scenes things are made clearer.  According to Deadline, veteran actress Lynn Whitfield has just been cast in the lead role as Lady Greenleaf, a materialistic pastor's wife who plays the game to remain in her coveted position. Also added to the cast are Merle Dandridge and Desiree Ross as the two daughters to the not yet cast role of pastor.

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"Award-winning writer/producer Craig Wright (“Six Feet Under,” “Lost”) that takes viewers into the unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch, where scandalous secrets and lies are as numerous as the faithful. The Lionsgate-owned series is set for production later this year.

Like so many megachurches in America, Greenleaf is more than just a house of worship. It’s a home. It’s the center of the community for the thousands of predominantly African-American members who attend services there. But beneath its steeple lies a den of iniquity — greed, adultery, sibling rivalry and conflicting values — a multigenerational matrix of deception that involves the church’s founding family, but also extends to the congregation and prominent members of the Memphis community and beyond. Yet, amidst all of the mayhem and deception, the power of something greater persists, calling everyone to conscience for their sins." 

"FOR BETTER OR WORSE" (#FORBETTER)

Returns Friday, September 11 at 9 and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT 

This new season, Keisha (Kiki Haynes) and Richard's (Kent Faulcon) messy divorce causes tensions among their entire group of friends as well as creates problems for C-Sports. Richard leans heavily on his friendship with Marcus and Angela as he is forced to move in with them during this difficult time. Meanwhile, Joseph (Jason Olive) and Leslie (Crystle Stewart) are settling into life together and begin the harrowing task of planning a wedding. Despite it all, this season delivers more laughs than ever as this cast of characters deal with these uncanny situations in the most eclectic and unconventional ways. 

"IYANLA: FIX MY LIFE" (#FIXMYLIFE)

Returns Saturday, September 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

In eight emotional episodes, Iyanla helps those who are struggling, guiding them toward a new way of living and encouraging them to do the work necessary for real change. Iyanla Vanzant is a bestselling author, spiritual life coach, television host and living testament to the power of acting on faith. Iyanla has lived a unique life filled with personal struggles, which she has overcome and used to do the work in her own life. 

"OPRAH WHERE ARE THEY NOW?" (#WHEREARETHEYNOW)

Returns Saturday, September 19 at 10 p.m. ET/PT

 Upcoming episodes feature updates with a wide variety of newsmakers from all walks of life, including J.R. Martinez, the former U.S. Army soldier who suffered disfiguring injuries while serving in Iraq, yet who went on to co-star in "All My Children" and win Season 13 of "Dancing With The Stars;" Danny Pintauro, the child star of "Who's The Boss," and Tracey Gold, the "Growing Pains" star whose battle with anorexia focused a spotlight on the potentially deadly disease. Chaz Bono sits down with Oprah for a one-on-one interview about his life today; former Hugh Hefner girlfriend Holly Madison, now married and a mom, blows the lid off her years living at the Playboy Mansion; MacKenzie Phillips and new "The View" host Candace Cameron share what life is like for them today, and Andre Walker, Oprah's personal hairdresser for 30 years, reflects on his life and career as he prepares for retirement. Chaz Ebert, widow of celebrated journalist and film critic Roger Ebert, talks about her husband's legacy and how she keeps his memory alive, and funnyman Tommy Davidson shares his professional reinvention, 25 years after his first big break in the hit sketch comedy series "In Living Color." Other fascinating updates include Alison Dubois, the woman upon whom the hit series "Medium" was based; "Good Morning America's" Amy Robach, actresses Debi Mazar and Debbi Morgan; Colin Goddard, a survivor of the Virginia Tech shootings who was shot four times during the melee; singer Amy Grant; beloved coach Mike Ditka; rapper and entrepreneur Master P and his son, actor Romeo Miller.

"IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG" (#IFLOVINGYOUISWRONG)

Returns Tuesday, September 22 at 10 p.m. ET/PT (Following the season finale of "The Haves and the Have Nots" at 9 p.m. ET/PT)

*Series will move to its regular time period at 9 p.m. beginning Tuesday, 9/29

This season examines what happens when friends and neighbors become the victims of their own lust, anger and misdeeds. The city of Maxine is left reeling as news hits the streets of the birth of Alex's (Amanda Clayton) interracial baby, proof of her adulterous affair with next-door-neighbor Randal (Eltony Williams). Brad's (Aiden Turner) rage over his wife's infidelity, shared by neighbor Marcie's (Heather Hemmens) disgust of her own husband's actions, sets both on the destructive path of revenge. Meanwhile, police officer Lushion (Charles Malik Whitfield) begins to uncover the horrific depth of corruption of his former partner, Eddie (Joel Rush, who is intent on delivering his own brand of street justice, aware that he has angered the Colombian mob who will stop at nothing to have him killed.

"SUPER SOUL SUNDAY" (#SUPERSOULSUNDAY)

Returns Sunday, October 4 at 7 p.m. ET/PT 

*Note new time period

 Episodes this season include President Jimmy Carter, prolific television creator Shonda Rhimes, professor and TED speaker Dr. Brené Brown, women's rights activist and humanitarian Zainab Salbi, Pastor and education activist Wintley Phipps, human rights activist Bryan Stevenson, "Chicken Soup for the Soul" co-creator Jack Canfield, happiness expert Gretchen Rubin ("The Happiness Project"), groundbreaking psychologist Daniel Goleman ("Emotional Intelligence"), New York Times columnist David Brooks, religious scholar Thomas Moore ("Care of the Soul") and prison activist and mentor Shaka Senghor ("Writing My Wrongs"). 

"BELIEF" (#BELIEF)

Seven Night Television Event Premieres Sunday, October 18 at 8 p.m. ET/PT 

Oprah Winfrey presents "Belief," a landmark television event exploring humankind's ongoing search to connect with something greater than ourselves. This groundbreaking original series invites viewers to witness some of the world's most fascinating spiritual journeys through the eyes of the believers. Traveling to the far reaches of world, and to places cameras have rarely been, "Belief" searches the origins of diverse faiths and the heart of what really matters. From the epic to the intimate, webbed throughout each hour are stories of people on spiritual journeys, taking them to sacred spaces, including: the largest peaceful gathering in the history of the world as a group of believers seek redemption along the banks of a holy river; a free climber on the side of a mountain who believes there is no greater power than just being present as he climbs without rope; inside the ceremonies of the past as a 21st century woman seeks to find a miracle cure using ancient ceremonial treatments; the quiet of the night as a culture seeks to hang on to its 50,000 year-old history by searching the stars for insight to share with future generations; and, a courtroom and prison where a grieving mother must grapple with forgiveness as she comes face-to-face with her son's killer. These stories and others will all lead us to ask: "What do you believe?" 

"OPRAH'S MASTER CLASS" (#MASTERCLASS)

Returns Sunday, October 25 at 8 p.m. ET/PT

This all-new season will include multiple Emmy-winning host Ellen DeGeneres, film legend Robert Duvall, one of the biggest box office draws of all-time Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Grammy Living Legend Award winner Smokey Robinson. Other masters include Oscar-winning actor and musician Jeff Bridges, five-time Grammy Award winner and singer-songwriter James Taylor and Grammy Award-winning songstress and actress Patti LaBelle. 

"WELCOME TO SWEETIE PIE'S" (#SWEETIEPIES)

Returns Saturday, November 14 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

On an all-new season of "Welcome to Sweetie Pie's," Miss Robbie and Tim are taking their soul food empire to the stars and fanfare of Los Angeles, where they are opening a fifth restaurant. Tim has brought an all-star team across the country to help bring Sweetie Pie's signature style and flavor to this big-time city, but not everyone will play nice. Living in the home of show business has also re-lit Miss Robbie's musical fire, and she is as determined as ever to get a new song recorded. With Hollywood just down the street, you never know who may stop in to get their taste of the world famous "Sweetie Pie's" kitchen. This docu-series follows the fun-loving, musical Montgomery family through its highs and lows as they work to expand their soul food empire. 

"RAISING WHITLEY" (#RAISINGWHITLEY)

Returns Saturday, November 14 at 10 p.m. ET/PT

On an all-new season of "Raising Whitley" Kym is ecstatic when her sitcom, "Young & Hungry," gets picked up for another season, but questions how she will balance important mommy time with Joshua and long work days. Kym's good friend, Mickey, offers to help out and moves in with Kym, but when weeks turn to months, Kym starts to wonder if her friend will ever leave. Kym's friends "The Village" find themselves in a heated disagreement and Kym calls Judge Mablean to hold an intervention. Meanwhile, Wendell's good friend Omarosa ("The Apprentice"), brings in a love coach to help Wendell face his dating fears. At four and a half, Joshua continues to hit new milestones on a seemingly daily basis, as he learns how to ride a bike, play the piano and even goes on his first ski trip. He's growing up so fast that Kym decides it's finally time to move out and start looking for a bigger home, the kind of place she's always dreamed of. 

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