The Best Episodes Written By John Carcieri

After decades of animosity, tensions between the Montgomerys and the Gemstones finally come to a head. As Eli faces an impossible decision, Jesse, Judy, and Kelvin prepare to meet their maker.

Director: Danny McBride

Writer: John Carcieri

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

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

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

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

Director: Jody Hill

Writer: John Carcieri

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

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

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

Russell’s birthday bash is marred by a revelation about his wife’s college boyfriend.

Director: David Gordon Green

Writer: John Carcieri

Gamby fingers a suspect, with Dayshawn’s help. Russell tests out a kindness strategy at school.

Director: David Gordon Green

Writer: John Carcieri

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

Gamby and Russell look to finish what they started; Gamby confronts Amanda about her relationship with Hayden.

Director: Jody Hill

Writer: John Carcieri

Recovering from his wounds, Gamby returns to a dramatically changed North Jackson High.

Director: David Gordon Green

Writer: John Carcieri

The school year comes to a startling end.

Director: David Gordon Green

Writer: John Carcieri

Gamby and Russell play their end game with Dr. Brown.

Director: Jody Hill

Writer: John Carcieri

Gamby’s search for his shooter leads him into a novelist’s graduate-school class. Russell’s ire is fueled by an unflattering caricature.

Director: David Gordon Green

Writer: John Carcieri

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

A death in Russell’s family forces Gamby to step up to the plate as North Jackson’s acting principal.

Director: David Gordon Green

Writer: John Carcieri

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

Gamby and Russell eye a homecoming football game as a way to further break Dr. Brown’s spirit.

Director: Jody Hill

Writer: John Carcieri

Dr. Brown orders Gamby to lighten up on discipline; Russell copes with a disruptive neighbor.

Director: Jody Hill

Writer: John Carcieri

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

Amanda makes a deal with Gamby, while Dr. Brown takes a veteran teacher to task over a shipment of missing books.

Director: Jody Hill

Writer: John Carcieri

Gamby bonds with Amanda during teacher workday; Russell’s patience is tested; Dr. Brown deals with the sudden appearance of her ex-husband, Dascious.

Director: Jody Hill

Writer: John Carcieri

Tensions between Gamby and Russell come to a head as prom night approaches.

Director: Danny McBride

Writer: John Carcieri