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The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Sunday, August 18, 2019

Ended: Sunday, October 13, 2019

When does The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 come out?

The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 premiered Sunday, August 18, 2019 on HBO and ended Sunday, October 13, 2019. The season has 9 episodes.

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.

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The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 release schedule

The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 episode release dates
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1. 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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

2. 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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

3. 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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

4. 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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

5. 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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

6. 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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

7. 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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

8. 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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

9. Better is the End of a Thing Than Its Beginning Finale

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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 guest stars

  • Jennifer Nettles

    Jennifer Nettles

    Aimee-Leigh Gemstone

  • Kelton DuMont

    Kelton DuMont

    Pontius Gemstone

  • Gavin Munn

    Gavin Munn

    Abraham Gemstone

  • Jana Allen

    Jana Allen

    Kelly Seasons

  • Marla Maples

    Marla Maples

    Gay Nancy

  • Jeremy T. Thomas

    Jeremy T. Thomas

    Harmon Freeman

  • Mary Hollis Inboden

    Mary Hollis Inboden

    Mandy

  • Jennifer Hazelip

    Pam

  • Jody Hill

    Jody Hill

    Levi

  • Troy Hogan

    Troy Hogan

    Matthew

  • J. LaRose

    J. LaRose

    Gregory

  • James DuMont

    James DuMont

    Chad

  • Dermot Mulroney

    Dermot Mulroney

    John Wesley Seasons

  • M. Emmet Walsh

    M. Emmet Walsh

    Roy Gemstone

  • Valyn Hall

    Valyn Hall

    Tiffany Freeman

  • Scott MacArthur

    Scott MacArthur

    Scotty

The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 FAQ

When does The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 come out?

The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 premiered Sunday, August 18, 2019 on HBO.

How many episodes are in The Righteous Gemstones Season 1?

The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 has 9 episodes.

Are new episodes of The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 finale?

The The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 finale (Episode 9) aired Sunday, October 13, 2019.

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