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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.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Righteous Gemstones Season 4 Episode 6 - Interlude IV
    7.3/10(706 votes)

    #1 - Interlude IV

    S4:E6

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

    Director:David Gordon Green
    Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley

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  2. The Righteous Gemstones Season 3 Episode 1 - For I Know the Plans I Have for You
    7.5/10(1053 votes)

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

    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.

    Director:Jody Hill
    Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri

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  3. The Righteous Gemstones Season 4 Episode 3 - To Grieve Like the Rest of Men Who Have No Hope
    7.5/10(774 votes)

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

    S4:E3

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

    Director:David Gordon Green
    Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley

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  4. The Righteous Gemstones Season 4 Episode 2 - You Hurled Me Into the Depths, Into the Very Heart of the Seas
    7.6/10(935 votes)

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

    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.

    Director:Jody Hill
    Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley

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  5. The Righteous Gemstones Season 4 Episode 5 - You Shall Remember
    7.6/10(670 votes)

    #5 - You Shall Remember

    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.

    Director:Danny McBride
    Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley

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  6. The Righteous Gemstones Season 4 Episode 7 - For Jealousy Is the Rage of a Man
    7.6/10(675 votes)

    #6 - For Jealousy Is the Rage of a Man

    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.

    Directors:Danny McBride, Jonathan Watson
    Writers:Kevin Barnett, Chris Pappas

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  7. The Righteous Gemstones Season 2 Episode 3 - For He Is a Liar and the Father of Lies
    7.8/10(1097 votes)

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

    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.

    Director:David Gordon Green
    Writers:Danny McBride, Kevin Barnett, Chris Pappas

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  8. The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 Episode 3 - They Are Weak, But He Is Strong
    7.9/10(1610 votes)

    #8 - They Are Weak, But He Is Strong

    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.

    Director:David Gordon Green
    Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri

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  9. The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 Episode 5 - Interlude
    7.9/10(1604 votes)

    #9 - Interlude

    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.

    Director:David Gordon Green
    Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley

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  10. The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 Episode 6 - Now the Sons of Eli Were Worthless Men
    7.9/10(1373 votes)

    #10 - Now the Sons of Eli Were Worthless Men

    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.

    Director:Jody Hill
    Writers:Danny McBride, Grant DeKernion, Edi Patterson

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  11. The Righteous Gemstones Season 3 Episode 4 - I Have Not Come to Bring Peace, But a Sword
    7.9/10(897 votes)

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

    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.

    Director:Jody Hill
    Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri

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  12. The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 Episode 2 - Is This the Man Who Made the Earth Tremble
    8.0/10(1738 votes)

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

    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.

    Director:David Gordon Green
    Writer:Danny McBride

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  13. The Righteous Gemstones Season 2 Episode 6 - Never Avenge Yourselves, But Leave It to the Wrath of God
    8.0/10(1034 votes)

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

    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.

    Director:Jody Hill
    Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley

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  14. The Righteous Gemstones Season 3 Episode 2 - But Esau Ran to Meet Him
    8.0/10(962 votes)

    #14 - But Esau Ran to Meet Him

    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.

    Director:Jody Hill
    Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri

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  15. The Righteous Gemstones Season 3 Episode 5 - Interlude III
    8.0/10(974 votes)

    #15 - Interlude III

    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.

    Director:David Gordon Green
    Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri

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  16. The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 Episode 1 - The Righteous Gemstones
    8.1/10(2400 votes)

    #16 - The Righteous Gemstones

    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.

    Director:Danny McBride
    Writer:Danny McBride

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  17. The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 Episode 4 - Wicked Lips
    8.1/10(1553 votes)

    #17 - Wicked Lips

    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.

    Director:Jody Hill
    Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley

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  18. The Righteous Gemstones Season 2 Episode 5 - Interlude II
    8.1/10(1103 votes)

    #18 - Interlude II

    S2:E5

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

    Director:David Gordon Green
    Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley

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  19. The Righteous Gemstones Season 2 Episode 8 - The Prayer of a Righteous Man
    8.1/10(1026 votes)

    #19 - The Prayer of a Righteous Man

    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.

    Director:David Gordon Green
    Writers:Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley, Grant DeKernion

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  20. The Righteous Gemstones Season 3 Episode 3 - For Their Nakedness Is Your Own Nakedness
    8.1/10(964 votes)

    #20 - For Their Nakedness Is Your Own Nakedness

    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.

    Director:Danny McBride
    Writers:Danny McBride, Kevin Barnett, Chris Pappas

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  21. The Righteous Gemstones Season 2 Episode 1 - I Speak in the Tongues of Men and Angels
    8.2/10(1370 votes)

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

    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.

    Director:David Gordon Green
    Writer:Danny McBride

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  22. The Righteous Gemstones Season 4 Episode 4 - He Goeth Before You Into Galilee
    8.2/10(971 votes)

    #22 - He Goeth Before You Into Galilee

    S4:E4

    At the Gemstone family lake house, Baby Billy and the siblings plot to use Aimee-Leigh's memory to tear Eli's new relationship apart – by whatever means necessary.

    Director:Danny McBride
    Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley

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  23. The Righteous Gemstones Season 2 Episode 4 - As to How They Might Destroy Him
    8.3/10(1228 votes)

    #23 - As to How They Might Destroy Him

    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.

    Director:Danny McBride
    Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Edi Patterson

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  24. The Righteous Gemstones Season 3 Episode 6 - For Out of the Heart Comes Evil Thoughts
    8.3/10(937 votes)

    #24 - For Out of the Heart Comes Evil Thoughts

    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.

    Director:Jonathan Watson
    Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri

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  25. The Righteous Gemstones Season 3 Episode 8 - I Will Take You by the Hand and Keep You
    8.3/10(894 votes)

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

    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.

    Director:Jody Hill
    Writers:Danny McBride, Edi Patterson, Scott MacArthur

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Interlude IV" is the worst rated episode of "The Righteous Gemstones". It scored 7.3/10 based on 706 votes. Directed by David Gordon Green and written by Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley, it aired on 4/13/2025. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "For I Know the Plans I Have for You".