The Righteous Gemstones
Overview
A notorious televangelist clan, known for their extravagant lifestyle, navigates the murky waters of faith and hypocrisy. The Gemstone family juggles their public image of piety with a legacy steeped in corruption and selfishness. As they engage in charitable endeavors to bolster their reputation, their personal lives reveal a tangled web of greed, ambition, and moral dilemmas. The show offers a darkly comedic exploration of the intersection between religion and wealth, showcasing the complexities of a family grappling with their faith while indulging in their vices.
Episodes
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1
The Righteous Gemstones
After a whirlwind baptism tour in China, Jesse finds himself targeted by blackmailers who threaten to tarnish his image with a compromising video. Mea...
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2
Is This the Man Who Made the Earth Tremble
Upon finding Amber, Pontius and Abraham reflect on a family member they've lost touch with. Meanwhile, Jesse assigns his friends the job of retrieving...
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3
They Are Weak, But He Is Strong
Aimee-Leigh's older brother, Baby Billy, makes his way back to the Gemstone ministry, accompanied by his significantly younger spouse, Tiffany. Meanw...
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4
Wicked Lips
Judy and Martin give Gideon an insider’s look at the Gemstone operation. Meanwhile, Eli assigns Kelvin the job of conducting a “satanic sweep” f...
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5
Interlude
In 1989, Jesse, Judy, and Baby Billy each react differently to the announcement that Aimee-Leigh is expecting. Meanwhile, Eli is focused on expanding ...
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6
Now the Sons of Eli Were Worthless Men
Feeling envious of Kelvin's success, Judy aims to shine in the limelight with Baby Billy's guidance. Meanwhile, Jesse manages to obtain a crucial piec...
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7
And Yet One of You is a Devil
Eli tells Jesse, Kelvin, and Judy that they must take center stage for their major Easter Sunday broadcast, which is the highlight of their year. Mean...
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8
But the Righteous Will See Their Fall
Jesse grapples with the aftermath of the intense happenings from Easter Sunday. Meanwhile, Judy tries to reconcile with BJ after facing some tough cri...
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9
Better is the End of a Thing Than Its Beginning
Eli grapples with concerns about his children's roles in the Gemstone ministry. Meanwhile, Jesse fights to salvage his troubled marriage. Judy confide...
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I Speak in the Tongues of Men and Angels
Jesse sees a promising venture with an ambitious Evangelical couple, but their rise is overshadowed by the media's scrutiny of a fellow minister. At t...
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2
After I Leave, Savage Wolves Will Come
As Jesse and Amber intensify their pursuit of funds for Zion’s Landing, they find themselves in a frantic race for money. Concurrently, Eli's effort...
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3
For He Is a Liar and the Father of Lies
The Gemstone siblings delve into their father's history, hoping to uncover hidden truths. Eli reveals a difficult reality, while Kelvin struggles to m...
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4
As to How They Might Destroy Him
Still processing their father's shocking news, Kelvin and Jesse team up to take down Eli. With BJ's baptism on the horizon, Judy finds herself at odds...
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5
Interlude II
During Christmas of 1993, Eli finds himself contemplating an alluring proposal from a longtime friend. Meanwhile, Baby Billy disrupts the Gemstone fam...
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6
Never Avenge Yourselves, But Leave It to the Wrath of God
Following a brutal assault, Jesse decides to take charge of his own fate. Meanwhile, Eli seeks to patch things up, and Kelvin finds it increasingly di...
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7
And Infants Shall Rule Over Them
With Eli absent for a while, the Gemstone siblings find themselves in a heated battle for control, leading to discord among them. However, a few insi...
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8
The Prayer of a Righteous Man
With the chaos behind them, Jesse, Kelvin, and Judy reflect on their current situation at the compound. Meanwhile, Baby Billy encounters someone from ...
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9
I Will Tell of All Your Deeds
As the Gemstone family revels in the grand opening of Zion's Landing, Baby Billy confronts an opportunity to step into the role of a father.
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For I Know the Plans I Have for You
Following their father's partial retirement, Jesse, Judy, and Kelvin face the challenge of declining attendance and decreasing donations. Meanwhile, E...
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2
But Esau Ran to Meet Him
Eli works hard to mend fences with the Montgomery brothers following their trip to the doomsday prepper compound. Meanwhile, at the Salvation Center, ...
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3
For Their Nakedness Is Your Own Nakedness
Feeling weary of his indulgent lifestyle, Baby Billy decides to embark on a new career as a game show host. Meanwhile, the Gemstone family organizes a...
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4
I Have Not Come to Bring Peace, But a Sword
As Jesse gears up for his initiation into an elite secret society, Judy finds herself battling persistent advances from others. Meanwhile, Kelvin is b...
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5
Interlude III
In the year 2000, when the anticipated Y2K disaster turns out to be a non-event, Eli and Aimee-Leigh face backlash from their church members and the M...
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6
For Out of the Heart Comes Evil Thoughts
Judy, facing the pressure of blackmail, seeks guidance from Amber. Meanwhile, Jesse provokes BJ, igniting a long-standing rivalry between them. Strugg...
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7
Burn for Burn, Wound for Wound, Stripe for Stripe
After years of hostility, the conflict between the Montgomerys and the Gemstones reaches its breaking point. With Eli confronted by an unthinkable cho...
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8
I Will Take You by the Hand and Keep You
The Gemstone siblings come together, rekindling their relationships with one another and their loved ones. Meanwhile, the Montgomery militia starts to...
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9
Wonders That Cannot Be Fathomed, Miracles That Cannot Be Counted
The Gemstone siblings engage in an intense spiritual showdown, each vying fiercely for victory. However, a sudden act of divine grace unexpectedly ch...
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1
Prelude
In 1862, a young rogue named Gemstone teams up with the Confederates, posing as a preacher. However, an unexpected moment of divine intervention alter...
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2
You Hurled Me Into the Depths, Into the Very Heart of the Seas
As the Gemstones get ready for a Give-a-Thon to celebrate their deceased mother, they reconnect with Lori, a close friend of Aimee-Leigh's from many y...
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3
To Grieve Like the Rest of Men Who Have No Hope
As their long-standing rivals invade Gemstone territory, Jesse gears up to retaliate, determined to defend their ground. Meanwhile, Kelvin finds himse...
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4
He Goeth Before You Into Galilee
At the Gemstone family's lakeside retreat, Baby Billy joins forces with the siblings to devise a plan that would exploit Aimee-Leigh's memories to sab...
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5
You Shall Remember
As Lori navigates a challenging situation, Baby Billy seeks approval for his newest venture. Meanwhile, tensions escalate as Kelvin confronts Vance, ...
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6
Interlude IV
In 2002, while working on an album, Lori confides in Aimee-Leigh about the struggles in her marriage and seeks her support during this difficult time.
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7
For Jealousy Is the Rage of a Man
Eli faces off against a formidable enemy. Meanwhile, Baby Billy finds himself in a tough spot while filming Teenjus. Judy deals with some unexpected i...
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8
On Your Belly You Shall Go
Judy sets her sights on eliminating BJ's latest friend while Eli seeks a new direction for his life.
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9
That Man of God May Be Complete
Still shaken after a close encounter with destiny, the Gemstone family travels to Galilee Gulch, where their beliefs face a significant challenge.
