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The Worst Episodes of The Righteous Gemstones

Every episode of The Righteous Gemstones ranked from worst to best. Explore 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.
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:HBO

Worst Episodes Summary

"For I Know the Plans I Have for You" is the worst rated episode of "The Righteous Gemstones". It scored 7.5/10 based on 748 votes. Directed by Jody Hill and written by Danny McBride, John Carcieri, it aired on 6/18/2023. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "For He Is a Liar and the Father of Lies".

  • For I Know the Plans I Have for You
    7.5/10748 votes
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    #1 - For I Know the Plans I Have for You

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 6/18/2023

    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

    Writer: Danny McBride, John Carcieri

  • For He Is a Liar and the Father of Lies
    7.8/10800 votes
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    #2 - 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

  • They Are Weak, But He Is Strong
    7.9/101,242 votes
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    #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

  • Interlude
    7.9/101,240 votes
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    #4 - 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

  • Is This the Man Who Made the Earth Tremble
    8.0/101,342 votes
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    #5 - 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

  • Now the Sons of Eli Were Worthless Men
    8.0/101,043 votes
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    #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

  • Never Avenge Yourselves, But Leave It to the Wrath of God
    8.0/10755 votes
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    #7 - 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

  • I Have Not Come to Bring Peace, But a Sword
    8.0/10613 votes
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    #8 - I Have Not Come to Bring Peace, But a Sword

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 7/2/2023

    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

    Writer: Danny McBride, John Carcieri

  • Interlude III
    8.0/10676 votes
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    #9 - Interlude III

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 7/9/2023

    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

    Writer: Danny McBride, John Carcieri

  • The Righteous Gemstones
    8.1/101,851 votes
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    #10 - 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

  • Wicked Lips
    8.1/101,198 votes
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    #11 - 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

  • Interlude II
    8.1/10810 votes
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    #12 - 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

  • The Prayer of a Righteous Man
    8.1/10740 votes
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    #13 - 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

  • But Esau Ran to Meet Him
    8.1/10675 votes
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    #14 - But Esau Ran to Meet Him

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 6/18/2023

    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

    Writer: Danny McBride, John Carcieri

  • For Their Nakedness Is Your Own Nakedness
    8.1/10670 votes
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    #15 - For Their Nakedness Is Your Own Nakedness

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 6/25/2023

    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

    Writer: Danny McBride, Kevin Barnett, Chris Pappas

  • I Speak in the Tongues of Men and Angels
    8.3/101,056 votes
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    #16 - 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

  • As to How They Might Destroy Him
    8.3/10921 votes
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    #17 - 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

  • I Will Take You by the Hand and Keep You
    8.3/10612 votes
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    #18 - I Will Take You by the Hand and Keep You

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 7/30/2023

    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

    Writer: Danny McBride, Edi Patterson, Scott MacArthur

  • And Yet One of You is a Devil
    8.4/101,050 votes
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    #19 - 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

  • After I Leave, Savage Wolves Will Come
    8.4/10901 votes
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    #20 - 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 Out of the Heart Comes Evil Thoughts
    8.4/10651 votes
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    #21 - For Out of the Heart Comes Evil Thoughts

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 7/16/2023

    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

    Writer: Danny McBride, John Carcieri

  • And Infants Shall Rule Over Them
    8.5/10804 votes
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    #22 - 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

  • Better is the End of a Thing Than Its Beginning
    8.6/101,091 votes
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    #23 - 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

  • I Will Tell of All Your Deeds
    8.6/10861 votes
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    #24 - 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

  • But the Righteous Will See Their Fall
    8.8/101,112 votes
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    #25 - 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