The Best Episodes Written By John Carcieri
Every TV Episode Written by John Carcieri Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
John Carcieri Ratings Summary
The best episode written by John Carcieri is "Burn for Burn, Wound for Wound, Stripe for Stripe", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was "directed by Danny McBride". "Burn for Burn, Wound for Wound, Stripe for Stripe" aired on 7/23/2023 and is rated 0.7 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "As to How They Might Destroy Him".
10.0/10 1 votes#1 - Burn for Burn, Wound for Wound, Stripe for Stripe
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 7/23/2023
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.
Director: Danny McBride
Writer: John Carcieri
9.3/10 3 votes#2 - 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
8.5/10 2 votes#3 - 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
8.5/10 2 votes#4 - 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
8.5/10 2 votes#5 - 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
8.0/10 2 votes#6 - 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
8.0/10 2 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
8.0/10 1 votes#8 - 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
7.8/10 5 votes#9 - A Compassionate Man
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/15/2017
Russell’s birthday bash is marred by a revelation about his wife’s college boyfriend.
Director: David Gordon Green
Writer: John Carcieri
7.6/10 5 votes#10 - Slaughter
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/24/2017
Gamby fingers a suspect, with Dayshawn’s help. Russell tests out a kindness strategy at school.
Director: David Gordon Green
Writer: John Carcieri
7.5/10 6 votes#11 - Tiger Town
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/17/2017
Recovering from his wounds, Gamby returns to a dramatically changed North Jackson High.
Director: David Gordon Green
Writer: John Carcieri
7.4/10 11 votes#12 - 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
7.4/10 7 votes#13 - Gin
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/11/2016
Gamby and Russell look to finish what they started; Gamby confronts Amanda about her relationship with Hayden.
Director: Jody Hill
Writer: John Carcieri
7.2/10 11 votes#14 - 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
7.2/10 5 votes#15 - The King
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/1/2017
Gamby’s search for his shooter leads him into a novelist’s graduate-school class. Russell’s ire is fueled by an unflattering caricature.
Director: David Gordon Green
Writer: John Carcieri
7.2/10 5 votes#16 - Think Change
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/8/2017
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
7.1/10 13 votes#17 - 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
7.0/10 10 votes#18 - 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
7.0/10 8 votes#19 - Run for the Money
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/7/2016
Gamby and Russell eye a homecoming football game as a way to further break Dr. Brown’s spirit.
Director: Jody Hill
Writer: John Carcieri
7.0/10 7 votes#20 - Circles
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/14/2016
Dr. Brown orders Gamby to lighten up on discipline; Russell copes with a disruptive neighbor.
Director: Jody Hill
Writer: John Carcieri
7.0/10 6 votes#21 - End of the Line
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/18/2016
Gamby and Russell play their end game with Dr. Brown.
Director: Jody Hill
Writer: John Carcieri
6.8/10 6 votes#22 - The Foundation of Learning
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/21/2016
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
6.7/10 7 votes#23 - A Trusty Steed
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/24/2016
Gamby and Russell end up invading Dr. Brown's private space and the vice principals are surprised by a school evaluator.
Director: Jody Hill
Writer: John Carcieri
6.7/10 6 votes#24 - The Good Book
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/28/2016
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
6.7/10 3 votes#25 - The Union of the Wizard & The Warrior
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/12/2017
The school year comes to a startling end.
Director: David Gordon Green
Writer: John Carcieri