Better Is the End of a Thing Than Its Beginning

The Righteous Gemstones | Season 1 | Episode 9

Better Is the End of a Thing Than Its Beginning

TV-MA | 50 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 dark side.

The Righteous Gemstones

1.The Righteous Gemstones

Upon returning from a baptism marathon in China, Jesse Gemstone receives a video from blackmailers seeking to sully his reputation.

Is This the Man Who Made the Earth Tremble

2.Is This the Man Who Made the Earth Tremble

Jesse tasks his friends with getting surveillance footage that could explain the previous night's events.

They Are Weak, But He Is Strong

3.They Are Weak, But He Is Strong

Baby Billy returns to the Gemstone ministry. Jesse tries to root out the identity of his blackmailers.

Wicked Lips

4.Wicked Lips

Gideon learns more about the Gemstone enterprise. Kelvin does a "satanic sweep" for the daughter of wealthy church donors.

Interlude

5.Interlude

In 1989, young Jesse, Judy and Baby Billy each handle news that Aimee-Leigh is pregnant in their own way.

Now the Sons of Eli Were Worthless Men

6.Now the Sons of Eli Were Worthless Men

Judy considers Baby Billy's offer to help guide her career. Jesse procures key evidence he hopes will lead to the blackmailers.

And Yet One of You Is a Devil

7.And Yet One of You Is a Devil

Eli informs the Gemstone kids of their roles for their Easter service, as Judy's relationship with BJ falters.

But the Righteous Will See Their Fall

8.But the Righteous Will See Their Fall

Judy attempts to win back BJ. Kelvin has a crisis of faith.

Better Is the End of a Thing Than Its Beginning

9.Better Is the End of a Thing Than Its Beginning

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.

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