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The Best Episodes of The Righteous Gemstones Season 1

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The story of a world-famous televangelist family with a history of deviance, greed and, yes, charitable work, all in the name of Jesus.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 Episode 1 - The Righteous Gemstones
    8.1/10(2400 votes)

    #1 - The Righteous Gemstones

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Danny McBride
    Writer:Danny McBride

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  2. The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 Episode 2 - Is This the Man Who Made the Earth Tremble
    8.0/10(1738 votes)

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

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:David Gordon Green
    Writer:Danny McBride

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  3. The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 Episode 3 - They Are Weak, But He Is Strong
    7.9/10(1610 votes)

    #3 - They Are Weak, But He Is Strong

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:David Gordon Green
    Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri

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  4. The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 Episode 4 - Wicked Lips
    8.1/10(1553 votes)

    #4 - Wicked Lips

    S1:E4

    Judy and Martin take Gideon behind-the scenes of the Gemstone enterprise. Eli tasks Kelvin with doing a “satanic sweep” for Dot, the rebellious teen daughter of the church’s biggest donors. Jesse and his friends are thrown for a loop when Chad’s wife finds some disturbing emails.

    Director:Jody Hill
    Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley

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  5. The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 Episode 5 - Interlude
    7.9/10(1604 votes)

    #5 - Interlude

    S1:E5

    In 1989, young Jesse, Judy and Baby Billy each deal with the news that Aimee-Leigh is pregnant in their own unique way, while Eli looks to grow his family’s prospects.

    Director:David Gordon Green
    Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley

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  6. The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 Episode 6 - Now the Sons of Eli Were Worthless Men
    7.9/10(1373 votes)

    #6 - Now the Sons of Eli Were Worthless Men

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Jody Hill
    Writers:Danny McBride, Grant DeKernion, Edi Patterson

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  7. The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 Episode 7 - And Yet One of You is a Devil
    8.4/10(1377 votes)

    #7 - And Yet One of You is a Devil

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Jody Hill
    Writers:Danny McBride, Kevin Barnett, Chris Pappas

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  8. The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 Episode 8 - But the Righteous Will See Their Fall
    8.7/10(1454 votes)

    #8 - But the Righteous Will See Their Fall

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:David Gordon Green
    Writers:Danny McBride, Kevin Barnett, Chris Pappas

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  9. The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 Episode 9 - Better is the End of a Thing Than Its Beginning
    8.6/10(1434 votes)

    #9 - Better is the End of a Thing Than Its Beginning

    S1:E9

    Eli questions his children's future in the Gemstone ministry. Jesse struggles to keep his marriage together. Judy opens up to BJ about her past. A disillusioned Kelvin embraces his dark side. Season One Finale.

    Director:Jody Hill
    Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Righteous Gemstones" is the best rated episode of "The Righteous Gemstones" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 2400 votes. Directed by Danny McBride and written by Danny McBride, it aired on 8/18/2019. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Is This the Man Who Made the Earth Tremble".