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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.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Righteous Gemstones Season 4 Episode 6 - Interlude IV
    7.3/10(786 votes)

    S4:E6

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

    Director:David Gordon Green
    Writers:John Carcieri, Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley

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  2. The Righteous Gemstones Season 3 Episode 1 - For I Know the Plans I Have for You
    7.5/10(1140 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.

    Director:Jody Hill
    Writers:John Carcieri, Danny McBride

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  3. The Righteous Gemstones Season 4 Episode 3 - To Grieve Like the Rest of Men Who Have No Hope
    7.5/10(858 votes)

    S4:E3

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

    Director:David Gordon Green
    Writers:John Carcieri, Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley

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  4. The Righteous Gemstones Season 4 Episode 5 - You Shall Remember
    7.5/10(746 votes)

    S4:E5

    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.

    Director:Danny McBride
    Writers:John Carcieri, Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley

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  5. The Righteous Gemstones Season 4 Episode 2 - You Hurled Me into the Depths, into the Very Heart of the Seas
    7.6/10(1026 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.

    Director:Jody Hill
    Writers:John Carcieri, Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley

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  6. The Righteous Gemstones Season 4 Episode 7 - For Jealousy Is the Rage of a Man
    7.6/10(758 votes)

    S4:E7

    Eli confronts a dangerous foe. Baby Billy struggles on the set of Teenjus. Judy has monkey problems. Keefe works to get Kelvin out of his tree house.

    Directors:Danny McBride, Jonathan Watson
    Writers:Chris Pappas, Kevin Barnett

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  7. The Righteous Gemstones Season 2 Episode 3 - For He Is a Liar and the Father of Lies
    7.7/10(1163 votes)

    S2:E3

    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
    Writers:Danny McBride, Chris Pappas, Kevin Barnett

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  8. The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 Episode 3 - They Are Weak, But He Is Strong
    7.8/10(1712 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.

    Director:David Gordon Green
    Writers:John Carcieri, Danny McBride

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  9. The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 Episode 5 - Interlude
    7.9/10(1709 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.

    Director:David Gordon Green
    Writers:John Carcieri, Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley

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  10. The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 Episode 6 - Now the Sons of Eli Were Worthless Men
    7.9/10(1466 votes)

    S1:E6

    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
    Writers:Danny McBride, Grant DeKernion, Edi Patterson

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  11. The Righteous Gemstones Season 3 Episode 4 - I Have Not Come to Bring Peace, But a Sword
    7.9/10(972 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.

    Director:Jody Hill
    Writers:John Carcieri, Danny McBride

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  12. The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 Episode 1 - The Righteous Gemstones
    8.0/10(2547 votes)

    S1:E1

    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

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  13. The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 Episode 2 - Is This the Man Who Made the Earth Tremble
    8.0/10(1848 votes)

    S1:E2

    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

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  14. The Righteous Gemstones Season 2 Episode 6 - Never Avenge Yourselves, But Leave It to the Wrath of God
    8.0/10(1105 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.

    Director:Jody Hill
    Writers:John Carcieri, Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley

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  15. The Righteous Gemstones Season 3 Episode 2 - But Esau Ran to Meet Him
    8.0/10(1047 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.

    Director:Jody Hill
    Writers:John Carcieri, Danny McBride

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  16. The Righteous Gemstones Season 3 Episode 5 - Interlude III
    8.0/10(1058 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.

    Director:David Gordon Green
    Writers:John Carcieri, Danny McBride

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  17. The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 Episode 4 - Wicked Lips
    8.1/10(1650 votes)

    S1:E4

    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
    Writers:John Carcieri, Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley

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  18. The Righteous Gemstones Season 2 Episode 5 - Interlude II
    8.1/10(1179 votes)

    S2:E5

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

    Director:David Gordon Green
    Writers:John Carcieri, Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley

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  19. The Righteous Gemstones Season 2 Episode 8 - The Prayer of a Righteous Man
    8.1/10(1100 votes)

    S2:E8

    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
    Writers:Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley, Grant DeKernion

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  20. The Righteous Gemstones Season 3 Episode 3 - For Their Nakedness Is Your Own Nakedness
    8.1/10(1045 votes)

    S3:E3

    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
    Writers:Danny McBride, Chris Pappas, Kevin Barnett

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  21. The Righteous Gemstones Season 2 Episode 1 - I Speak in the Tongues of Men and Angels
    8.2/10(1458 votes)

    S2:E1

    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

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  22. The Righteous Gemstones Season 4 Episode 4 - He Goeth Before You Into Galilee
    8.2/10(1066 votes)

    S4:E4

    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.

    Director:Danny McBride
    Writers:John Carcieri, Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley

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  23. The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 Episode 7 - And Yet One of You is a Devil
    8.3/10(1468 votes)

    S1:E7

    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
    Writers:Danny McBride, Chris Pappas, Kevin Barnett

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  24. The Righteous Gemstones Season 2 Episode 4 - As to How They Might Destroy Him
    8.3/10(1306 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.

    Director:Danny McBride
    Writers:John Carcieri, Danny McBride, Edi Patterson

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  25. The Righteous Gemstones Season 3 Episode 6 - For Out of the Heart Comes Evil Thoughts
    8.3/10(1019 votes)

    S3:E6

    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
    Writers:John Carcieri, Danny McBride

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Interlude IV" is the worst rated episode of "The Righteous Gemstones". It scored 7.3/10 based on 786 votes. Directed by David Gordon Green and written by John Carcieri, Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley, it aired on 4/13/2025. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "For I Know the Plans I Have for You".