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The Worst Episodes of The Righteous Gemstones

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. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #1 - On Your Belly You Shall Go

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    S4:E8

    Judy looks to get rid of BJ's new companion as Eli looks for a new path forward.

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  2. 7.3/10(324 votes)

    #2 - Interlude IV

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    S4:E6

    2002. While recording an album together, Lori turns to Aimee-Leigh for help with her failing marriage.

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  3. 7.5/10(884 votes)

    #3 - For I Know the Plans I Have for You

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    S3:E1

    In the wake of their father’s semi-retirement, Jesse, Judy, and Kelvin must deal with dwindling attendance – and donations. Later, Eli is visited by another figure from his past.

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  4. 7.6/10(610 votes)

    #4 - You Hurled Me Into the Depths, Into the Very Heart of the Seas

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    S4:E2

    While preparing for a Give-a-Thon in honor of their late mother, the Gemstones reunite with Aimee-Leigh's longtime best friend Lori.

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  5. 7.6/10(469 votes)

    #5 - To Grieve Like the Rest of Men Who Have No Hope

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    S4:E3

    When their archrivals encroach on Gemstone territory, Jesse prepares to strike back, while Kelvin receives an honor.

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  6. 7.6/10(343 votes)

    #6 - You Shall Remember

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    S4:E5

    While Lori finds herself in a precarious position, Baby Billy tries to get the greenlight on his latest project. Later, Kelvin and Vance face off.

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  8. 7.6/10(238 votes)

    #7 - For Jealousy Is the Rage of a Man

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    S4:E7

    Eli confronts a dangerous foe. Baby Billy struggles on the set of Teenjus. Judy has monkey problems. Keefe works to get Kelvin out of his tree house.

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  9. 7.8/10(1.4k votes)

    #8 - They Are Weak, But He Is Strong

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    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.

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  10. 7.8/10(927 votes)

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

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    S2:E3

    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.

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  11. 7.9/10(1.4k votes)

    #10 - Interlude

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    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.

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  12. 7.9/10(740 votes)

    #11 - I Have Not Come to Bring Peace, But a Sword

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    S3:E4

    While Jesse prepares for his initiation into a prestigious secret society, Judy fends off unwanted attention, and Kelvin handles rumors about Keefe. Later, Baby Billy makes an impossible promise.

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  13. 8.0/10(1.5k votes)

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

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    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.

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  14. 8.0/10(1.2k votes)

    #13 - Now the Sons of Eli Were Worthless Men

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    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.

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  15. 8.0/10(875 votes)

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

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    S2:E6

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

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  16. 8.0/10(800 votes)

    #15 - But Esau Ran to Meet Him

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    S3:E2

    Eli does his best to smooth over relations with the Montgomery boys after a visit to their doomsday prepper compound. Back at the Salvation Center, the siblings face off against the Board of Ministers.

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  17. 8.0/10(809 votes)

    #16 - Interlude III

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    S3:E5

    2000. After a Y2K doomsday fails to materialize, Eli and Aimee-Leigh find themselves flooded with criticism from their congregants…and the Montgomerys. Later, the arrival of Jesse’s girlfriend Amber throws an already fragile Judy for a loop.

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  18. 8.1/10(2.1k votes)

    #17 - The Righteous Gemstones

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    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.

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  19. 8.1/10(1.4k votes)

    #18 - Wicked Lips

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    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.

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  20. 8.1/10(939 votes)

    #19 - Interlude II

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    S2:E5

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

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  21. 8.1/10(863 votes)

    #20 - The Prayer of a Righteous Man

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    S2:E8

    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.

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  22. 8.1/10(802 votes)

    #21 - For Their Nakedness Is Your Own Nakedness

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    S3:E3

    Tired of life in the lap of luxury, Baby Billy pursues a new vocation as gameshow host. The Gemstones host a cousins’ night for Karl and Chuck.

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  23. 8.3/10(1.2k votes)

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

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    S2:E1

    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.

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  24. 8.3/10(1.1k votes)

    #23 - As to How They Might Destroy Him

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    S2:E4

    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.

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  25. 8.3/10(778 votes)

    #24 - For Out of the Heart Comes Evil Thoughts

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    S3:E6

    Threatened with blackmail, Judy turns to Amber for advice, while Jesse goads BJ into a long-simmering fight. As a despondent Kelvin tackles life without Keefe, Baby Billy works on bringing Jesse’s miracle to life… for a price.

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  26. 8.3/10(738 votes)

    #25 - I Will Take You by the Hand and Keep You

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    S3:E8

    The Gemstone siblings reconnect with their loved ones… and each other. As the Montgomery militia fractures from within, Chuck weighs his options, while Peter hatches a new plan.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"On Your Belly You Shall Go" is the worst rated episode of "The Righteous Gemstones". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/27/2025. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Interlude IV".