The WORST episodes of The Righteous Gemstones

Every episode of The Righteous Gemstones ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Righteous Gemstones!

A TV series that follows a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed and charitable work.

Last Updated: 4/22/2025Network: HBOStatus: Continuing
Wonders That Cannot Be Fathomed, Miracles That Cannot Be Counted
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#1 - Wonders That Cannot Be Fathomed, Miracles That Cannot Be Counted

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/30/2023

The siblings compete in an all-out biblical brawl – until a stroke of divine intervention forever alters the fate of the Gemstone family.

Directors: Jody Hill
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For I Know the Plans I Have for You
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#2 - For I Know the Plans I Have for You

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/18/2023

In the wake of their father’s semi-retirement, Jesse, Judy, and Kelvin must deal with dwindling attendance – and donations. Later, Eli is visited by another figure from his past.

Directors: Jody Hill
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But Esau Ran To Meet Him
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#3 - But Esau Ran To Meet Him

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/18/2023

Eli does his best to smooth over relations with the Montgomery boys after a visit to their doomsday prepper compound. Back at the Salvation Center, the siblings face off against the Board of Ministers.

Directors: Jody Hill
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For Their Nakedness Is Your Own Nakedness
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#4 - For Their Nakedness Is Your Own Nakedness

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/25/2023

Tired of life in the lap of luxury, Baby Billy pursues a new vocation as gameshow host. The Gemstones host a cousins’ night for Karl and Chuck.

Directors: Danny McBride
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I Have Not Come To Bring Peace, But a Sword
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#5 - I Have Not Come To Bring Peace, But a Sword

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/2/2023

While Jesse prepares for his initiation into a prestigious secret society, Judy fends off unwanted attention, and Kelvin handles rumors about Keefe. Later, Baby Billy makes an impossible promise.

Directors: Jody Hill
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Interlude III
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#6 - Interlude III

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/9/2023

2000. After a Y2K doomsday fails to materialize, Eli and Aimee-Leigh find themselves flooded with criticism from their congregants…and the Montgomerys. Later, the arrival of Jesse’s girlfriend Amber throws an already fragile Judy for a loop.

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For Out Of The Heart Comes Evil Thoughts
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#7 - For Out Of The Heart Comes Evil Thoughts

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/16/2023

Threatened with blackmail, Judy turns to Amber for advice, while Jesse goads BJ into a long-simmering fight. As a despondent Kelvin tackles life without Keefe, Baby Billy works on bringing Jesse’s miracle to life… for a price.

Directors: Jonathan Watson
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Burn For Burn, Wound For Wound, Stripe For Stripe
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#8 - Burn For Burn, Wound For Wound, Stripe For Stripe

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/23/2023

After decades of animosity, tensions between the Montgomerys and the Gemstones finally come to a head. As Eli faces an impossible decision, Jesse, Judy, and Kelvin prepare to meet their maker.

Directors: Danny McBride
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I Will Take You by The Hand and Keep You
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#9 - I Will Take You by The Hand and Keep You

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/30/2023

The Gemstone siblings reconnect with their loved ones… and each other. As the Montgomery militia fractures from within, Chuck weighs his options, while Peter hatches a new plan.

Directors: Jody Hill
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I Will Tell of All Your Deeds
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#10 - I Will Tell of All Your Deeds

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/27/2022

While the Gemstones celebrate the launch of Zion’s Landing, Baby Billy faces a chance to embrace fatherhood.

Directors: Jody Hill
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Prelude
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#11 - Prelude

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/9/2025

In the midst of the Civil War, a young man named Elijah Gemstone receives a divine revelation.

Directors: Danny McBride
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You Hurled Me Into the Depths, Into the Very Heart of the Seas
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#12 - You Hurled Me Into the Depths, Into the Very Heart of the Seas

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/16/2025

While preparing for a Give-a-Thon in honor of their late mother, the Gemstones reunite with Aimee-Leigh’s longtime best friend Lori.

Directors: Jody Hill
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To Grieve Like the Rest of Men Who Have No Hope
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#13 - To Grieve Like the Rest of Men Who Have No Hope

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/23/2025

When their archrivals encroach on Gemstone territory, Jesse prepares to strike back, while Kelvin receives an honor.

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He Goeth Before You Into Galilee
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#14 - He Goeth Before You Into Galilee

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/30/2025

At the Gemstone family lake house, Baby Billy and the siblings plot to use Aimee-Leigh’s memory to tear Eli’s new relationship apart – by whatever means necessary.

Directors: Danny McBride
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You Shall Remember
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#15 - You Shall Remember

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/6/2025

While Lori finds herself in a precarious position, Baby Billy tries to get the greenlight on his latest project. Later, Kelvin and Vance face off.

Directors: Jody Hill
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Interlude IV
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#16 - Interlude IV

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/13/2025

2002. While recording an album together, Lori turns to Aimee-Leigh for help with her failing marriage.

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For Jealousy Is the Rage of a Man
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#17 - For Jealousy Is the Rage of a Man

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/20/2025

Eli confronts a dangerous foe. Baby Billy struggles on the set of Teenjus. Judy has monkey problems. Keefe works to get Kelvin out of his tree house.

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I Speak in the Tongues of Men and Angels
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#18 - I Speak in the Tongues of Men and Angels

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/9/2022

As Jesse eyes a business opportunity with an Evangelical couple on the rise, the media cracks down on a fellow preacher. Meanwhile, Eli reconnects with a figure from his mysterious past.

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Is This the Man Who Made the Earth Tremble
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#19 - Is This the Man Who Made the Earth Tremble

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/25/2019

After discovering Amber, Pontius and Abraham reminiscing about an estranged family member, Jesse tasks his friends with acquiring surveillance footage that could explain the strange events of the night before.

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They Are Weak, But He Is Strong
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#20 - They Are Weak, But He Is Strong

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/1/2019

Aimee-Leigh's elderly brother Baby Billy returns to the Gemstone ministry, bringing along his much younger wife Tiffany. Jesse closes ranks on his co-conspirators to root out the identity of his blackmailers.

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Wicked Lips
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#21 - Wicked Lips

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/8/2019

Keefe faces his demons, Kelvin reaches out to the youth and Jesse attempts to cover his tracks.

Directors: Jody Hill
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Interlude
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#22 - Interlude

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/15/2019

Flash back to 1989 to see how young Jesse and Judy, as well as uncle Baby Billy, each handle news that Aimee-Leigh is pregnant in their own way.

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Now the Sons of Eli Were Worthless Men
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#23 - Now the Sons of Eli Were Worthless Men

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/22/2019

Jealous of Kelvin’s rising star, Judy seeks her moment in the spotlight under Baby Billy’s tutelage. Jesse procures a key piece of evidence he hopes will lead to the blackmailers.

Directors: Jody Hill
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And Yet One of You is a Devil
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#24 - And Yet One of You is a Devil

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/29/2019

Eli informs Jesse, Kelvin and Judy that they’ll each need to be front and center for Easter Sunday service, their biggest telecast of the year. Judy’s deference to Baby Billy threatens her relationship with BJ and with her family.

Directors: Jody Hill
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But the Righteous Will See Their Fall
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#25 - But the Righteous Will See Their Fall

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/6/2019

Jesse deals with the fallout of the dramatic events of Easter Sunday. Judy attempts to win back BJ after receiving some harsh words from Baby Billy. Kelvin has a crisis of faith.

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