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The Best Episodes of The Righteous Gemstones Season 2

Every episode of The Righteous Gemstones Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Righteous Gemstones Season 2!

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 2 Ratings Summary

"I Speak in the Tongues of Men and Angels" is the best rated episode of "The Righteous Gemstones" season 2. It scored 8.3/10 based on 1048 votes. Directed by David Gordon Green and written by Danny McBride, it aired on 1/9/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "After I Leave, Savage Wolves Will Come".

  • I Speak in the Tongues of Men and Angels
    8.3/101,048 votes

    #1 - I Speak in the Tongues of Men and Angels

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/9/2022

    As Jesse eyes a business opportunity with an Evangelical couple on the rise, the media cracks down on a fellow preacher. Meanwhile, Eli reconnects with a figure from his mysterious past.

    Director: David Gordon Green

    Writer: Danny McBride

  • After I Leave, Savage Wolves Will Come
    8.4/10896 votes

    #2 - After I Leave, Savage Wolves Will Come

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/9/2022

    After doubling-down on their efforts to invest in Zion’s Landing, Jesse and Amber scramble for the cash. Meanwhile, Eli’s attempts to dodge a big-city reporter spell doom for the Gemstones.

    Director: Jody Hill

    Writer: Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley

  • For He Is a Liar and the Father of Lies
    7.8/10795 votes

    #3 - For He Is a Liar and the Father of Lies

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 1/16/2022

    The Gemstone siblings seek to pull back the curtain on their father’s past. Eli shares a hard truth, and Kelvin grapples with an unruly God Squad.

    Director: David Gordon Green

    Writer: Danny McBride, Kevin Barnett, Chris Pappas

  • As to How They Might Destroy Him
    8.3/10917 votes

    #4 - As to How They Might Destroy Him

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 1/23/2022

    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.

    Director: Danny McBride

    Writer: Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Edi Patterson

  • Interlude II
    8.1/10805 votes

    #5 - Interlude II

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 1/30/2022

    Christmas, 1993. While Eli considers a tempting offer from an old friend, Baby Billy crashes the Gemstones’ celebrations.

    Director: David Gordon Green

    Writer: Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley

  • Never Avenge Yourselves, But Leave It to the Wrath of God
    8.0/10750 votes

    #6 - Never Avenge Yourselves, But Leave It to the Wrath of God

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/6/2022

    After surviving a harrowing attack, Jesse takes matters into his own hands. Eli attempts to make amends, while Kelvin struggles to control his flock.

    Director: Jody Hill

    Writer: Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley

  • And Infants Shall Rule Over Them
    8.5/10799 votes

    #7 - And Infants Shall Rule Over Them

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 2/13/2022

    With Eli temporarily out of the picture, the Gemstone siblings are left to quarrel over who’s in charge – until some wise words help pave a way forward. As Tiffany tracks down Baby Billy, Gideon faces his future.

    Director: Jody Hill

    Writer: Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley

  • The Prayer of a Righteous Man
    8.1/10735 votes

    #8 - The Prayer of a Righteous Man

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 2/20/2022

    As the dust settles back at the compound, Jesse, Kelvin, and Judy consider where they stand. Baby Billy reconnects with a figure from his past.

    Director: David Gordon Green

    Writer: Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley, Grant DeKernion

  • I Will Tell of All Your Deeds
    8.6/10856 votes

    #9 - I Will Tell of All Your Deeds

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 2/27/2022

    While the Gemstones celebrate the launch of Zion’s Landing, Baby Billy faces a chance to embrace fatherhood.

    Director: Jody Hill

    Writer: Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley