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The Best Episodes of The Righteous Gemstones Season 1

Every episode of The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Righteous Gemstones Season 1!

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

Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:HBO

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Righteous Gemstones" season 1 is "The Righteous Gemstones", rated 8.1/10 from 1823 user votes. It was directed by Danny McBride and written by Danny McBride. "The Righteous Gemstones" aired on 8/18/2019 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Is This the Man Who Made the Earth Tremble".

  • The Righteous Gemstones
    8.1/10 1,823 votes

    #1 - The Righteous Gemstones

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/18/2019

    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

  • Is This the Man Who Made the Earth Tremble
    8.0/10 1,324 votes

    #2 - 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.

    Director: David Gordon Green

    Writer: Danny McBride

  • They Are Weak, But He Is Strong
    7.9/10 1,223 votes

    #3 - 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.

    Director: David Gordon Green

    Writer: John Carcieri, Danny McBride

  • Wicked Lips
    8.2/10 1,179 votes

    #4 - Wicked Lips

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/8/2019

    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

    Writer: John Carcieri, Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley

  • Interlude
    7.9/10 1,218 votes

    #5 - Interlude

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/15/2019

    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

    Writer: John Carcieri, Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley

  • Now the Sons of Eli Were Worthless Men
    8.0/10 1,021 votes

    #6 - 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.

    Director: Jody Hill

    Writer: Danny McBride, Grant DeKernion, Edi Patterson

  • And Yet One of You is a Devil
    8.4/10 1,031 votes

    #7 - 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.

    Director: Jody Hill

    Writer: Danny McBride, Kevin Barnett, Chris Pappas

  • But the Righteous Will See Their Fall
    8.8/10 1,095 votes

    #8 - 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.

    Director: David Gordon Green

    Writer: Danny McBride, Kevin Barnett, Chris Pappas

  • Better is the End of a Thing Than Its Beginning
    8.6/10 1,070 votes

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

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 10/13/2019

    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

    Writer: John Carcieri, Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley