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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - As to How They Might Destroy Him
    8.5/10(10 votes)

    S2:E4

    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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    Writer:John Carcieri

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - After I Leave, Savage Wolves Will Come
    8.2/10(10 votes)

    S2:E2

    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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    Writer:John Carcieri

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - I Will Tell of All Your Deeds
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    S2:E9

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

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    Writer:John Carcieri

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - I Have Not Come to Bring Peace, But a Sword
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    S3:E4

    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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    Writer:John Carcieri

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Burn for Burn, Wound for Wound, Stripe for Stripe
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    S3:E7

    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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    Writer:John Carcieri

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - And Infants Shall Rule Over Them
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    S2:E7

    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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    Writer:John Carcieri

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Never Avenge Yourselves, But Leave It to the Wrath of God
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    S2:E6

    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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    Writer:John Carcieri

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Interlude III
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    S3:E5

    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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    Writer:John Carcieri

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Gin
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    S1:E8

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

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    Writer:John Carcieri

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - A Compassionate Man
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    S2:E5

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

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    Writer:John Carcieri

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - The Union of the Wizard & The Warrior
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    S2:E9

    The school year comes to a startling end.

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    Writer:John Carcieri

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - On Your Belly You Shall Go
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    S4:E8

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

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    Writer:John Carcieri

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - End of the Line
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    S1:E9

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

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    Writer:John Carcieri

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Slaughter
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    S2:E2

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

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    Writer:John Carcieri

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - You Hurled Me into the Depths, into the Very Heart of the Seas
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    S4:E2

    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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    Writer:John Carcieri

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Tiger Town
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    S2:E1

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

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    Writer:John Carcieri

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - They Are Weak, But He Is Strong
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    S1:E3

    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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    Writer:John Carcieri

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - The King
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    S2:E3

    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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    Writer:John Carcieri

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Interlude II
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    S2:E5

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

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    Writer:John Carcieri

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - A Trusty Steed
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    S1:E2

    Gamby and Russell end up invading Dr. Brown's private space and the vice principals are surprised by a school evaluator.

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    Writer:John Carcieri

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Circles
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    S1:E5

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

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    Writer:John Carcieri

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Think Change
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    S2:E4

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

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    Writer:John Carcieri

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Interlude
    7.3/10(19 votes)

    S1:E5

    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.

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    Writer:John Carcieri

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - For I Know the Plans I Have for You
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    S3:E1

    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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    Writer:John Carcieri

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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - But Esau Ran to Meet Him
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    S3:E2

    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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    Writer:John Carcieri

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John Carcieri Ratings Summary

"As to How They Might Destroy Him" is the best rated episode written by John Carcieri. It scored 8.5/10 based on 10 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 1/23/2022 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "After I Leave, Savage Wolves Will Come".