The Righteous Gemstones

Season 1

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Eli Gemstone runs a megachurch with his sons Jesse and Kelvin. The church has made the Gemstone family incredibly wealthy and powerful. For them the church is a business, one to be run ruthlessly and efficiently. Wealth and fame also brings its trappings and indiscretions.

Where to Watch Season 1

9 Episodes

  • The Righteous Gemstones
    E1
    The Righteous GemstonesUpon 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
    E2
    Is This the Man Who Made the Earth TrembleAfter 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
    E3
    They Are Weak, But He Is StrongAimee-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
    E4
    Wicked LipsJudy 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
    E5
    InterludeIn 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
    E6
    Now the Sons of Eli Were Worthless MenJealous 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
    E7
    And Yet One of You is a DevilEli 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
    E8
    But the Righteous Will See Their FallJesse 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
    E9
    Better is the End of a Thing Than Its BeginningEli 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.

Cast of Season 1

  • Danny McBrideJesse Gemstone / Producer
  • Adam DevineKelvin Gemstone
  • Edi PattersonJudy Gemstone
  • Cassidy FreemanAmber Gemstone
  • Tim BaltzBenjamin Jason 'BJ' Barnes
  • Tony CavaleroKeefe Chambers
  • Skyler GisondoGideon Gemstone
  • Gregory Alan WilliamsMartin Imari
  • Walton GogginsBaby Billy Freeman
  • John GoodmanEli Gemstone
  • J. David BrightbillProducer
  • Jared HessProducer
  • David Gordon GreenProducer
  • Jody HillProducer

Season 1 Ratings & Reviews

  • Megan CruzMarch 18, 2025
    The first season of the Righteous Gemstones introduces you to some of the most unlikable characters you could possibly imagine and then promptly makes you fall in love with them. Danny McBride has created potentially one of the most quotable comedies of all time?

Watch Season 1 Videos

  • The Righteous Gemstones: Season 1
    The Righteous Gemstones: Season 1Trailer
  • The Righteous Gemstones: Meet The Gemstones
    The Righteous Gemstones: Meet The GemstonesTrailer

 

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