The Worst Episodes of The Righteous Gemstones
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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.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "The Righteous Gemstones" is "For I Know the Plans I Have for You", rated 7.5/10 from 731 user votes. It was directed by Jody Hill and written by John Carcieri, Danny McBride. "For I Know the Plans I Have for You" aired on 6/18/2023 and is rated 0.3 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "For He Is a Liar and the Father of Lies".
7.5/10 731 votes#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: John Carcieri, Danny McBride
7.8/10 784 votes#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
7.9/10 1,223 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: John Carcieri, Danny McBride
7.9/10 1,218 votes#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: John Carcieri, Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley
8.0/10 1,324 votes#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
8.0/10 1,021 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
8.0/10 737 votes#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: John Carcieri, Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley
8.0/10 599 votes#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: John Carcieri, Danny McBride
8.0/10 662 votes#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: John Carcieri, Danny McBride
8.1/10 1,823 votes#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
8.1/10 792 votes#11 - 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: John Carcieri, Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley
8.1/10 722 votes#12 - 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
8.1/10 659 votes#13 - 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: John Carcieri, Danny McBride
8.1/10 652 votes#14 - 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
8.2/10 1,179 votes#15 - 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: John Carcieri, Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley
8.3/10 1,035 votes#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
8.3/10 903 votes#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: John Carcieri, Danny McBride, Edi Patterson
8.3/10 591 votes#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
8.4/10 1,031 votes#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
8.4/10 885 votes#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: John Carcieri, Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley
8.4/10 638 votes#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: John Carcieri, Danny McBride
8.5/10 787 votes#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: John Carcieri, Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley
8.6/10 1,070 votes#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: John Carcieri, Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley
8.6/10 843 votes#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: John Carcieri, Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley
8.8/10 1,095 votes#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