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Season 4 – The Righteous Gemstones

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Well into the second generation of a grand televangelist tradition, the world-famous Gemstone family is living proof that worship pays dividends in all sizes. Patriarch Eli, the man most responsible for the tremendous success of the family's megachurch, is in mourning over the loss of his wife. Jesse, the eldest of the three grown Gemstone siblings, looks to lead in his father's footsteps, but finds his past sins jeopardizing the family ministry. Next in line comes middle sister Judy, who secretly lives with her fiancé and dreams of escaping the Gemstone compound. Rounding out the dysfunctional trio is pseudo-hipster Kelvin, the youngest of the preachers and a thorn in Jesse's side. As the family battles numerous threats to their renowned religious empire, they continue to spread the good word... and make a solid buck doing so.

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Critics Consensus

The Righteous Gemstones takes a bow with plenty of heavenly inspiration left in the tank, delivering a riotous final season that goes out on a holy high note.

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Chris Bennion

Daily Telegraph (UK)

The series gives all its memorable characters a fitting send-off, while The Righteous Gemstones remains the only show that can have you recoiling in horror at the scatological filth one minute, then tearing up the next.

Rated: 5/5

Mar 15, 2025

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Ben Travers

IndieWire

To say [Walton Goggins] goes out on a heavenly high is like saying Michael Jordan played a decent final game for the Bulls.

Rated: A-

Mar 10, 2025

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Jack Hamilton

Slate

Season 4 opens with a striking, stand-alone episode that I won’t spoil other than to say that it’s probably the most ambitious half-hour that the show has ever undertaken.

Mar 10, 2025

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Dónal Lynch

Sunday Independent (Ireland)

If seasons two and three were a bit like Succession – the siblings circling in a holding pattern of vying to be top dog – this one warms its one-liners with a little more sentimentality and heartfelt moments.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 12, 2025

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Tori Preston

Pajiba

Danny McBride and co. have a way with flawed characters, shading in just the right amount of depth without ever redeeming them, and The Righteous Gemstones hit that sweet spot in its last hurrah.

Aug 12, 2025

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Tara Ariano

Cracked

Even amid the show’s famously raunchy humor, the real shock of The Righteous Gemstones — especially in its fourth and final season, premiering on HBO March 9th — is how sincere it can be.

Rated: A-

Apr 18, 2025

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Thea C

i kind of figured they would jump the shark, but this season is great, it resolves things well.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/29/25

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Drew V

Not a great final season. It followed the previous seasons' set-up of introducing new tangential family members and revealing more history, but nothing about Eli's new romance brought any kind of cohesive conclusion to the characters. All that would be forgivable if it was still funny but it took a lot of its plot deadly seriously.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/17/25

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Daniel O

Phenomenal final season to a show I enjoyed but didn't love until the very end. Since I couldn't relate to the characters directly, it took me a little bit of time to get "attached". After four seasons, I could see the character development the directors were going for. It was less about changing oneself, but more about learning to love, accept and accommodate those around you as they are. It's a key example of achieving one's dreams by making the dreams of those around you a reality. It took the weirdest twists and turns, and a very refreshing deviation from the norm. My favorite moment was when the three of them were lying on the floor, bleeding out, on their potential deathbeds, yet they were still able to quarrel about silly terminology. True sibling love. Some endings are bittersweet, but this one was just sweet. The only thing I would have loved is a slight expansion of the golden bible. Feels like there a stone left unturned.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/12/25

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Brian G

Terrible... Except Baby Billy. Lone bright spot

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

07/03/25

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few m

season 4 fell off hard

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/26/25

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Ghost P

Absolutely spectacular. Ep4 opening is the best show intro I have ever seen in my life, Walton Goggins smashed it out of the park w his poses, and as Baby Billy overall. This season was my favourite as far as adversary goes....maybe tied w s3 and the whole prepper-cult thing. This season was filled with good wholesome vibes and was a great note to finish on, though I'm sad to see this series go, honestly. I never expected to like a show about a mega church family so much.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/03/25

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Danny McBride

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Danny McBride

Jesse Gemstone

John Goodman

Eli Gemstone

Adam DeVine

Kelvin Gemstone

Edi Patterson

Judy Gemstone

Cassidy Freeman

Amber Gemstone

Episode 1

Aired Mar 9, 2025

Prelude

In 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.

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Episode 2

Aired Mar 10, 2025

You Hurled Me Into the Depths, Into the Very Heart of the Seas

The Gemstone siblings set out to find their missing father; the family reunite with Aimee-Leigh's longtime best friend, Lori.

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Episode 3

Aired Mar 23, 2025

To Grieve Like the Rest of Men Who Have No Hope

When their archrivals encroach on Gemstone territory, Jesse prepares to strike back; Kelvin receives an honor.

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Episode 4

Aired Mar 30, 2025

He Goeth Before You Into Galilee

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.

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Episode 5

Aired Apr 6, 2025

You Shall Remember

Lori finds herself in an unpredictable position; Baby Billy tries to get his project approved; Kelvin and Vance face off.

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Episode 6

Aired Apr 13, 2025

Interlude IV

In 2002, Lori and Aimee-Lee record an album together; Lori seeks help from her best friend as she struggles with her failing marriage.

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Episode 7

Aired Apr 20, 2025

For Jealousy Is the Rage of a Man

Kelvin seeks refuge in his tree house; Eli confronts a dangerous foe.

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Episode 8

Aired Apr 27, 2025

On Your Belly You Shall Go

Judy looks to get rid of BJ's new companion; Eli looks for a new path forward.

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Episode 9

Aired May 4, 2025

That Man of God May Be Complete

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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