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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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Righteous Gemstones is available to stream on HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, Max (Via Amazon Prime), and YouTube TV in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Jody HillWritten by Danny McBride, John CarcieriGuest stars Kelton DuMont, Gavin Munn, Kristen Johnston, Stephen Dorff, Iliza Shlesinger, Shea Whigham, Emma Shannon, J. Gaven Wilde
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Jody HillWritten by Danny McBride, John CarcieriGuest stars Kristen Johnston, Stephen Schneider, Jody Hill, Troy Hogan, J. LaRose, James DuMont, Lukas Haas, Sturgill Simpson
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Danny McBrideWritten by Danny McBride, Kevin Barnett, Chris PappasGuest stars Walton Goggins, Gavin Munn, Kristen Johnston, Mary Hollis Inboden, Crystal Coney, Jennifer Hazelip, Valyn Hall, Lukas Haas
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Jody HillWritten by Danny McBride, John CarcieriGuest stars Walton Goggins, Kelton DuMont, Gavin Munn, Kristen Johnston, Stephen Dorff, Stephen Schneider, Maggie Winters, Marlo Scheitler
Episode 5
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.
Directed by David Gordon GreenWritten by Danny McBride, John CarcieriGuest stars Kristen Johnston, Emma Shannon, J. Gaven Wilde, Tristan Borders, Sean Whalen, Steve Zahn, Keely Marshall, Braxton Alexander
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Jonathan WatsonWritten by Danny McBride, John CarcieriGuest stars Walton Goggins, Kristen Johnston, Mary Hollis Inboden, Stephen Schneider, Maggie Winters, Crystal Coney, Jennifer Hazelip, Jody Hill
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Danny McBrideWritten by Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff FradleyGuest stars Walton Goggins, Kelton DuMont, Gavin Munn, Kristen Johnston, Valyn Hall, Lukas Haas, Sturgill Simpson, Steve Zahn
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Jody HillWritten by Danny McBride, Edi Patterson, Scott MacArthurGuest stars Walton Goggins, Kelton DuMont, Gavin Munn, Kristen Johnston, Mary Hollis Inboden, Crystal Coney, Jennifer Hazelip, Jody Hill
Episode 9
The siblings compete in an all-out biblical brawl – until a stroke of divine intervention forever alters the fate of the Gemstone family.
Directed by Jody HillWritten by Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff FradleyGuest stars Walton Goggins, Kelton DuMont, Gavin Munn, Kristen Johnston, Stephen Dorff, Iliza Shlesinger, Shea Whigham, Mary Hollis Inboden
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Danny McBrideJesse Gemstone
Adam DevineKelvin Gemstone
Edi PattersonJudy Gemstone
John GoodmanEli Gemstone
Cassidy FreemanAmber Gemstone
Tony CavaleroKeefe Chambers
Tim BaltzBenjamin Jason 'BJ' Barnes
Skyler GisondoGideon Gemstone
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