8.1/101,843 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
8.0/101,334 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
7.9/101,233 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: Danny McBride, John Carcieri
8.2/101,189 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: Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley
7.9/101,229 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: Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley
8.0/101,033 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
8.4/101,042 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
8.8/101,104 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
8.6/101,083 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: Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley
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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.
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:HBO
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 1843 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".