The Righteous Gemstones: Season 1
The first season of The Righteous Gemstones introduces a world‑famous televangelist family whose public image is built on charitable work but whose private life is marked by long‑standing deviance and greed. Central to the season’s narrative is a scandal in which Jesse Gemstone and several of his friends—who are also members of or employees of the church—are secretly recorded engaging in behavior described as “very u
Season overview
The first season of The Righteous Gemstones introduces a world‑famous televangelist family whose public image is built on charitable work but whose private life is marked by long‑standing deviance and greed. Central to the season’s narrative is a scandal in which Jesse Gemstone and several of his friends—who are also members of or employees of the church—are secretly recorded engaging in behavior described as “very ungodly.” This exposure fuels an escalating conflict between Jesse’s son, Gideon Gemstone, and the rest of the family, highlighting generational tensions within the dynasty. Parallel to this larger dispute is the involvement of the family’s uncle, Baby Billy Freeman, who is also the brother of matriarch Aimee‑Leigh. Baby Billy seeks to reinvent his career, attempting to reshape both his musical
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
The Righteous Gemstones
Aug 18, 2019 · 62 min
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 empir
Is This the Man Who Made the Earth Tremble
Aug 25, 2019 · 33 min
After discovering Amber, Pontius and Abraham reminiscing about an estranged family member, Jesse tasks his friends with acquiring surveillance footage that could explain the strang
They Are Weak, But He Is Strong
Sep 1, 2019 · 36 min
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 i
Wicked Lips
Sep 8, 2019 · 37 min
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 bigges
Interlude
Sep 15, 2019 · 41 min
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
Sep 22, 2019 · 36 min
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
Sep 29, 2019 · 39 min
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 threa
But the Righteous Will See Their Fall
Oct 6, 2019 · 35 min
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
Oct 13, 2019 · 51 min
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