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The Righteous Gemstones - Episode Guide

Season 1

The Righteous Gemstones

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Aug 18, 2019 (60 min)

The Righteous Gemstones

Upon returning from a baptism marathon in China with his father Eli and brother Kelvin, Jesse Gemstone 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 Aimee-Leigh .

Is This the Man Who Made the Earth Tremble

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Aug 25, 2019 (30 min)

Is This the Man Who Made the Earth Tremble

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.

They Are Weak, But He Is Strong

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Sep 1, 2019 (30 min)

They Are Weak, But He Is Strong

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.

Wicked Lips

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Sep 8, 2019 (30 min)

Wicked Lips

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.

Interlude

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Sep 15, 2019 (36 min)

Interlude

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.

Now the Sons of Eli Were Worthless Men

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Sep 22, 2019 (30 min)

Now the Sons of Eli Were Worthless Men

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.

And Yet One of You is a Devil

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Sep 29, 2019 (39 min)

And Yet One of You is a Devil

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.

But the Righteous Will See Their Fall

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Oct 6, 2019 (35 min)

But the Righteous Will See Their Fall

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.

Better is the End of a Thing Than Its Beginning

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2019 (51 min)

Better is the End of a Thing Than Its Beginning

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 2

I Speak in the Tongues of Men and Angels

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Jan 9, 2022 (50 min)

I Speak in the Tongues of Men and Angels

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.

After I Leave, Savage Wolves Will Come

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Jan 9, 2022 (33 min)

After I Leave, Savage Wolves Will Come

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.

For He Is a Liar and the Father of Lies

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Jan 16, 2022 (35 min)

For He Is a Liar and the Father of Lies

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.

As to How They Might Destroy Him

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Jan 23, 2022 (41 min)

As to How They Might Destroy Him

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.

Interlude II

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Jan 30, 2022 (35 min)

Interlude II

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

And Infants Shall Rule Over Them

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Feb 13, 2022 (41 min)

And Infants Shall Rule Over Them

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.

The Prayer of a Righteous Man

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Feb 20, 2022 (34 min)

The Prayer of a Righteous Man

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.

I Will Tell of All Your Deeds

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Feb 27, 2022 (42 min)

I Will Tell of All Your Deeds

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

Season 3

For I Know the Plans I Have for You

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Jun 18, 2023 (37 min)

For I Know the Plans I Have for You

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.

But Esau Ran to Meet Him

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Jun 18, 2023 (38 min)

But Esau Ran to Meet Him

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.

For Their Nakedness Is Your Own Nakedness

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Jun 25, 2023 (38 min)

For Their Nakedness Is Your Own Nakedness

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.

I Have Not Come to Bring Peace, But a Sword

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Jul 2, 2023 (39 min)

I Have Not Come to Bring Peace, But a Sword

Jesse gets ready for his induction into a prominent hidden society as Judy avoids unwanted attention and Kelvin deals with Keefe rumors. Later, Baby Billy promises the unattainable.

Interlude III

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Jul 9, 2023 (36 min)

Interlude III

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.

For Out of the Heart Comes Evil Thoughts

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Jul 16, 2023 (40 min)

For Out of the Heart Comes Evil Thoughts

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.

Burn for Burn, Wound for Wound, Stripe for Stripe

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Jul 23, 2023 (45 min)

Burn for Burn, Wound for Wound, Stripe for Stripe

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.

I Will Take You by the Hand and Keep You

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Jul 30, 2023 (32 min)

I Will Take You by the Hand and Keep You

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.

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