The Best Episodes Written By John Carcieri

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.9/10(8 votes)

   #1 - As to How They Might Destroy Him

   S2:E41/23/2022

   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.

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   8.6/10(7 votes)

   #2 - And Infants Shall Rule Over Them

   S2:E72/13/2022

   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.

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   8.3/10(7 votes)

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

   S2:E62/6/2022

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

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   8.3/10(7 votes)

   #4 - After I Leave, Savage Wolves Will Come

   S2:E21/9/2022

   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.

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   8.3/10(7 votes)

   #5 - I Will Tell of All Your Deeds

   S2:E92/27/2022

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

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   8.3/10(4 votes)

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

   S3:E47/2/2023

   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.

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   8.2/10(5 votes)

   #7 - Burn for Burn, Wound for Wound, Stripe for Stripe

   S3:E77/23/2023

   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.

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   8.0/10(7 votes)

   #8 - A Compassionate Man

   S2:E510/15/2017

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

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   8.0/10(5 votes)

   #9 - Interlude III

   S3:E57/9/2023

   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.

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    8.0/10(6 votes)

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

    S4:E23/16/2025

    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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    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Interlude II

    S2:E51/30/2022

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

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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #12 - But Esau Ran to Meet Him

    S3:E26/18/2023

    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.

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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #13 - On Your Belly You Shall Go

    S4:E84/27/2025

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

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    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #14 - Gin

    S1:E89/11/2016

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

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    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Slaughter

    S2:E29/24/2017

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

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    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Tiger Town

    S2:E19/17/2017

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

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    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #17 - They Are Weak, But He Is Strong

    S1:E39/1/2019

    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.

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    7.5/10(4 votes)

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

    S3:E16/18/2023

    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.

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    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #19 - He Goeth Before You Into Galilee

    S4:E43/30/2025

    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.

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    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #20 - You Shall Remember

    S4:E54/6/2025

    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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    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Interlude IV

    S4:E64/13/2025

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

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    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #22 - The King

    S2:E310/1/2017

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

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    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Think Change

    S2:E410/8/2017

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

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    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #24 - The Union of the Wizard & The Warrior

    S2:E911/12/2017

    The school year comes to a startling end.

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    7.4/10(5 votes)

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

    S4:E33/23/2025

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

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