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The Righteous Gemstones
"Raising holy hell one last time."
Overview
The story of a world-famous televangelist family with a history of deviance, greed and, yes, charitable work, all in the name of Jesus.
Status
Ended
Created By
Danny McBride
Network
HBO
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Season 1 covers a scandal involving Jesse and his other friends (that are also members of or employees of the church) being recorded doing very ungodly things, as well as an ongoing conflict between Jesse's son Gideon Gemstone and the rest of the family. Also paralleling this larger conflict is the presence of their uncle and Aimee-Leigh's brother, Baby Billy Freeman, and his attempts to revise his musical and religious ministry career.
Episodes
The Righteous Gemstones
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Top Cast
Danny McBride
Jesse Gemstone
Adam Devine
Kelvin Gemstone
Edi Patterson
Judy Gemstone
John Goodman
Eli Gemstone
Cassidy Freeman
Amber Gemstone
Tony Cavalero
Keefe Chambers
Tim Baltz
Benjamin Jason 'BJ' Barnes
Skyler Gisondo
Gideon Gemstone
Gregory Alan Williams
Martin Imari
