The Righteous Gemstones poster
★ 8.1
The Righteous Gemstones poster

Overall Rating

★ 8.1
S3 E9
#1
★ 8.9

Wonders That Cannot Be Fathomed, Miracles That Cannot Be Counted

Jul 30, 2023

The siblings compete in an all-out biblical brawl – until a stroke of divine intervention forever alters the fate of the Gemstone family.

S1 E8
#2
★ 8.8

But the Righteous Will See Their Fall

Oct 6, 2019

Jesse deals with the fallout of the dramatic events of Easter Sunday. Judy attempts to win back BJ after receiving some harsh words from Baby Billy. Kelvin has a crisis of faith.

S3 E7
#3
★ 8.8

Burn for Burn, Wound for Wound, Stripe for Stripe

Jul 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.

S4 E1
#4
★ 8.8

Prelude

Mar 9, 2025

1862. A young scoundrel named Gemstone joins ranks with the Confederates as a preacher, but a case of divine intervention changes the sinner's path for good.

S1 E9
#5
★ 8.6

Better is the End of a Thing Than Its Beginning

Oct 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.

S2 E9
#6
★ 8.6

I Will Tell of All Your Deeds

Feb 27, 2022

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

S2 E7
#7
★ 8.5

And Infants Shall Rule Over Them

Feb 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.

S1 E7
#8
★ 8.4

And Yet One of You is a Devil

Sep 29, 2019

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.

S2 E2
#9
★ 8.4

After I Leave, Savage Wolves Will Come

Jan 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.

S2 E1
#10
★ 8.3

I Speak in the Tongues of Men and Angels

Jan 9, 2022

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.

S3 E1
#1
★ 7.5

For I Know the Plans I Have for You

Jun 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.

S2 E3
#2
★ 7.8

For He Is a Liar and the Father of Lies

Jan 16, 2022

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.

S1 E3
#3
★ 7.9

They Are Weak, But He Is Strong

Sep 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.

S1 E5
#4
★ 7.9

Interlude

Sep 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.

S1 E2
#5
★ 8.0

Is This the Man Who Made the Earth Tremble

Aug 25, 2019

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.

S1 E6
#6
★ 8.0

Now the Sons of Eli Were Worthless Men

Sep 22, 2019

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.

S2 E6
#7
★ 8.0

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

Feb 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.

S3 E4
#8
★ 8.0

I Have Not Come to Bring Peace, But a Sword

Jul 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.

S3 E5
#9
★ 8.0

Interlude III

Jul 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.

S1 E1
#10
★ 8.1

The Righteous Gemstones

Aug 18, 2019

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.

S1 E1
★ 8.1

The Righteous Gemstones

Aug 18, 2019

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.

S1 E2
★ 8.0

Is This the Man Who Made the Earth Tremble

Aug 25, 2019

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.

S1 E3
★ 7.9

They Are Weak, But He Is Strong

Sep 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.

S1 E4
★ 8.1

Wicked Lips

Sep 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.

S1 E5
★ 7.9

Interlude

Sep 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.

S1 E6
★ 8.0

Now the Sons of Eli Were Worthless Men

Sep 22, 2019

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.

S1 E7
★ 8.4

And Yet One of You is a Devil

Sep 29, 2019

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.

S1 E8
★ 8.8

But the Righteous Will See Their Fall

Oct 6, 2019

Jesse deals with the fallout of the dramatic events of Easter Sunday. Judy attempts to win back BJ after receiving some harsh words from Baby Billy. Kelvin has a crisis of faith.

S1 E9
★ 8.6

Better is the End of a Thing Than Its Beginning

Oct 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.

S2 E1
★ 8.3

I Speak in the Tongues of Men and Angels

Jan 9, 2022

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.

S2 E2
★ 8.4

After I Leave, Savage Wolves Will Come

Jan 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.

S2 E3
★ 7.8

For He Is a Liar and the Father of Lies

Jan 16, 2022

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.

S2 E4
★ 8.3

As to How They Might Destroy Him

Jan 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.

S2 E5
★ 8.1

Interlude II

Jan 30, 2022

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

S2 E6
★ 8.0

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

Feb 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.

S2 E7
★ 8.5

And Infants Shall Rule Over Them

Feb 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.

S2 E8
★ 8.1

The Prayer of a Righteous Man

Feb 20, 2022

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.

S2 E9
★ 8.6

I Will Tell of All Your Deeds

Feb 27, 2022

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

S3 E1
★ 7.5

For I Know the Plans I Have for You

Jun 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.

S3 E2
★ 8.1

But Esau Ran to Meet Him

Jun 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.

S3 E3
★ 8.1

For Their Nakedness Is Your Own Nakedness

Jun 25, 2023

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.

S3 E4
★ 8.0

I Have Not Come to Bring Peace, But a Sword

Jul 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.

S3 E5
★ 8.0

Interlude III

Jul 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.

S3 E6
★ 8.3

For Out of the Heart Comes Evil Thoughts

Jul 16, 2023

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.

S3 E7
★ 8.8

Burn for Burn, Wound for Wound, Stripe for Stripe

Jul 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.

S3 E8
★ 8.3

I Will Take You by the Hand and Keep You

Jul 30, 2023

The Gemstone siblings reconnect with their loved ones… and each other. As the Montgomery militia fractures from within, Chuck weighs his options, while Peter hatches a new plan.

S3 E9
★ 8.9

Wonders That Cannot Be Fathomed, Miracles That Cannot Be Counted

Jul 30, 2023

The siblings compete in an all-out biblical brawl – until a stroke of divine intervention forever alters the fate of the Gemstone family.

S4 E1
★ 8.8

Prelude

Mar 9, 2025

1862. A young scoundrel named Gemstone joins ranks with the Confederates as a preacher, but a case of divine intervention changes the sinner's path for good.

S4 E2
★ 0.0

You Hurled Me Into the Very Heart of the Seas

Mar 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.

S4 E3
★ 0.0

Episode 3

Mar 23, 2025

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

S4 E4
★ 0.0

Episode 4

Mar 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.

S4 E5
★ 0.0

Episode 5

Apr 6, 2025

S4 E6
★ 0.0

Episode 6

Apr 13, 2025

S4 E7
★ 0.0

Episode 7

Apr 20, 2025

S4 E8
★ 0.0

Episode 8

Apr 27, 2025

S4 E9
★ 0.0

Episode 9

May 4, 2025

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode Rating Range
4 ★ 8.8 1
★ 8.8 Prelude
★ 8.8 Prelude
2 ★ 8.2 9
★ 8.6 I Will Tell of All Your Deeds
★ 7.8 For He Is a Liar and the Father of Lies
3 ★ 8.2 9
★ 8.9 Wonders That Cannot Be Fathomed, Miracles That Cannot Be Counted
★ 7.5 For I Know the Plans I Have for You
1 ★ 8.2 9
★ 8.8 But the Righteous Will See Their Fall
★ 7.9 They Are Weak, But He Is Strong