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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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Cory Woodroof

For the Win (USA Today)

A show so relentlessly hysterical you've sworn you've died and gone to hilarity Heaven once the opening credits hit, McBride and company send the Gemstone family out with a delightful bang.

Apr 20, 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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Alise Chaffins

Loud and Clear Reviews

The madcap adventures of the Gemstone family wrap up with a story that had this critic in tears by the end. [...] At its heart, The Righteous Gemstones is less about faith or religion or American megachurches and more about what it means to be a family.

Rated: 4.5/5

Mar 21, 2025

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Audience Member

One of the rare examples of a show that got better and better with each season. The Righteous Gemstones is one of the 10 funniest show of all time and it will be greatly missed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/09/25

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Bob D

Season 4 was definitely a let down compared to the first 3 seasons. The only real positive for this season was of course Baby Billy. Every scene with him was great. We need a Baby Billy spin off show about his earlier years. My advice would be watch seasons 1-3 and then go watch Vice Principals.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/08/25

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Andrei D

The final few episodes swing too much between drama and comedy and the conclusion feels like a copout

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/08/25

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Jason M

Too serious. Practically every scene without Danny McBride, Edi Patterson, or Walton Goggins had no comedic value. It wasn't horrible. Just not as good as the previous seasons.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/07/25

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Mike D

Danny McBride really needs to stick to 2 seasons per show - 3 max - as this 4th season of TRG has been almost a complete and total waste of time. The only redeeming factor, as many have already mentioned, is anything to do with Baby Billy. Everything between the siblings is super-lame, really un-funny and worst of all, seems completely phoned-in. Again, McBride should follow the model he built with Vice-Principals at the 2 tight seasons, which I think is his peak work.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/06/25

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mikey t

I found the first three seasons largely enjoyable, but the fourth season really fell flat for me, with one glaring exception: Baby Billy. He's absolutely hilarious and elevates every scene he's in. Honestly, outside of baby billy, there isn't anything good about the fourth season.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

05/05/25

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Jesse Gemstone

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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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