The Best Episodes Directed By Danny Mcbride

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.9/10(8 votes)

   #1 - As to How They Might Destroy Him

   S2:E41/23/2022

   Still reeling from their father’s revelation, Kelvin and Jesse conspire to put Eli in his place. As BJ’s baptism approaches, Judy clashes with her in-laws, while Baby Billy struggles with his own growing family.

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   8.2/10(5 votes)

   #2 - Burn for Burn, Wound for Wound, Stripe for Stripe

   S3:E77/23/2023

   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.

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   7.8/10(4 votes)

   #3 - For Their Nakedness Is Your Own Nakedness

   S3:E36/25/2023

   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.

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   7.7/10(3 votes)

   #4 - That Man of God May Be Complete

   S4:E95/4/2025

   Still reeling from a brush with fate, the Gemstones head to Galilee Gulch, where their faith is put to the ultimate test.

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   7.5/10(4 votes)

   #5 - He Goeth Before You Into Galilee

   S4:E43/30/2025

   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.

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   7.5/10(4 votes)

   #6 - You Shall Remember

   S4:E54/6/2025

   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.

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   7.5/10(4 votes)

   #7 - For Jealousy Is the Rage of a Man

   S4:E74/20/2025

   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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   7.1/10(23 votes)

   #8 - The Righteous Gemstones

   S1:E18/18/2019

   Upon returning from a baptism marathon in China, Jesse receives a video from blackmailers seeking to sully his reputation. Eli moves forward with plans to expand the Gemstone empire as he continues to mourn his late wife.

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   7.0/10(5 votes)

   #9 - Venetian Nights

   S2:E811/5/2017

   Tensions between Gamby and Russell come to a head as prom night approaches.

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    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Prelude

    S4:E13/9/2025

    1862. A young scoundrel named Gemstone joins ranks with the Confederates as a preacher, but a case of divine intervention changes the sinner's path for good.

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    5.8/10(12 votes)

    #11 - The Field Trip

    S1:E37/31/2016

    Gamby looks to impress Amanda on a field trip organized by Mr. Hayden, a good-guy history teacher.

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