

The Righteous Gemstones
Raising holy hell one last time.
The story of a world-famous televangelist family with a history of deviance, greed and, yes, charitable work, all in the name of Jesus.
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
Seasons
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.

E1The 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.

E2Is 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.

E3They 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.

E4Wicked 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.

E5Interlude
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.

E6Now 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.

E7And 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.

E8But 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.

E9Better 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.
Season two finds our blessed Gemstone family threatened by outsiders from both the past and present who wish to destroy their empire.

E1I 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.

E2After 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.

E3For 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.

E4As 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.

E5Interlude II
Jan 30, 2022
Christmas, 1993. While Eli considers a tempting offer from an old friend, Baby Billy crashes the Gemstones’ celebrations.

E6Never 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.

E7And 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.

E8The 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.

E9I 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.
When the spoiled Gemstone children finally get their wish to take control of the Church, they discover leadership is harder than they imagined and that their extravagant lifestyle comes with a heavy price.

E1For 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.

E2But 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.

E3For 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.

E4I 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.

E5Interlude 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.

E6For 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.

E7Burn 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.

E8I 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.

E9Wonders 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.

E1Prelude
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.

E2You Hurled Me into the Depths, 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.

E3To Grieve Like the Rest of Men Who Have No Hope
Mar 23, 2025
When their archrivals encroach on Gemstone territory, Jesse prepares to strike back, while Kelvin receives an honor.

E4He Goeth Before You Into Galilee
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.

E5You Shall Remember
Apr 6, 2025
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.

E6Interlude IV
Apr 13, 2025
2002. While recording an album together, Lori turns to Aimee-Leigh for help with her failing marriage.

E7For Jealousy Is the Rage of a Man
Apr 20, 2025
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.

E8On Your Belly You Shall Go
Apr 27, 2025
Judy looks to get rid of BJ's new companion as Eli looks for a new path forward.

E9That Man of God May Be Complete
May 4, 2025
Still reeling from a brush with fate, the Gemstones head to Galilee Gulch, where their faith is put to the ultimate test.
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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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