The Best Episodes of The Righteous Gemstones Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.1/10(23 votes)

   #1 - 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.

   Director:Danny McBride

   Writer:Danny McBride

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   Director:Danny McBride

   Writer:Danny McBride
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   7.6/10(18 votes)

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

   S1:E28/25/2019

   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.

   Director:David Gordon Green

   Writer:Danny McBride

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   Director:David Gordon Green

   Writer:Danny McBride
3. 

   7.5/10(16 votes)

   #3 - They Are Weak, But He Is Strong

   S1:E39/1/2019

   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.

   Director:David Gordon Green

   Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri

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   Director:David Gordon Green

   Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri
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   6.9/10(19 votes)

   #4 - Wicked Lips

   S1:E49/8/2019

   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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   Director:Jody Hill

   Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley
5. 

   7.2/10(16 votes)

   #5 - Interlude

   S1:E59/15/2019

   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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   Director:David Gordon Green

   Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley
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   7.7/10(16 votes)

   #6 - Now the Sons of Eli Were Worthless Men

   S1:E69/22/2019

   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.

   Director:Jody Hill

   Writers:Danny McBride, Grant DeKernion, Edi Patterson

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   Director:Jody Hill

   Writers:Danny McBride, Grant DeKernion, Edi Patterson
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   7.8/10(14 votes)

   #7 - And Yet One of You is a Devil

   S1:E79/29/2019

   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.

   Director:Jody Hill

   Writers:Danny McBride, Kevin Barnett, Chris Pappas

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   Director:Jody Hill

   Writers:Danny McBride, Kevin Barnett, Chris Pappas
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   8.0/10(14 votes)

   #8 - But the Righteous Will See Their Fall

   S1:E810/6/2019

   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.

   Director:David Gordon Green

   Writers:Danny McBride, Kevin Barnett, Chris Pappas

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   Director:David Gordon Green

   Writers:Danny McBride, Kevin Barnett, Chris Pappas
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   7.0/10(15 votes)

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

   S1:E910/13/2019

   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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   Director:Jody Hill

   Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley