WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for The Righteous Gemstones season 4, episode 8!After some dark twists inThe Righteous Gemstonesseason 4, episode 8, the acclaimed Danny McBride series is about to come to an end. Following Danny McBride’s HBO hitsEastbound & DownandVice Principals, he debuted the satirical comedyThe Righteous Gemstonesin 2019. Though he once noted that the series could go on much longer than his previous shows, it was revealed in January 2025 thatThe Righteous Gemstoneswould end with season 4.
Therefore, asThe Righteous Gemstones’ new outings progress, they aren’t just building to the typical climactic season finale, but rather arewrapping up the entire story of the beloved Gemstone family. In season 4, the Gemstones have gone up against Vance Simkins in the church world and the Milsap family in their personal conflicts, with the latter culminating in near-death experiences for Eli and Baby Billy when Lori’s ex-husband, Cobb, tried to kill them. The stakes are higher than ever beforeafterThe Righteous Gemstonesseason 4, episode 8, with very little time remaining to tie up the family’s stories.
The Righteous Gemstones Season 4 Only Has 1 Episode Left
Episode 9 Marks The Series Finale
AfterThe Righteous Gemstonesseason 4, episode 8,only one episode remains of the entire show.The Righteous Gemstonesseason 4, episode 9, “That Man of God May be Complete,” will serve as the series finale of the hit comedy. The finale is scheduled to premiere on HBO on Sunday, May 4 at 10 p.m. ET, airing immediately after the new episode ofThe Last of Usseason 2.
The Righteous Gemstonesseason 4 holds a 100% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Righteous Gemstonesseason 4 only having nine episodes maintains the episode count of the series’ three previous seasons. However, withThe Righteous Gemstones’ season 4 premiere being a prequel exploring the history ofEli’s ancestor Elijah Gemstoneduring the Civil War, it technically feels like Eli, Jesse, Judy, and Kelvin’s story only got eight episodes this season. Still,The Righteous Gemstones’ season 4 finale will be a longer entry than usual, with a runtime of 52 minutes.
The Gemstones & Milsaps Will Be Back On Good Terms
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SinceThe Righteous Gemstonesseason 4, episode 8 ended with Corey killing Cobb, the siblings making amends with Eli and Lori, and Lori seemingly reuniting with Eli, the finale is expected to have the Gemstones and Milsaps back on the same side.Lori and Eli will likely end up together, with Jesse, Judy, and Kelvin coming to accept their relationship as they move forward from Aimee-Leigh’s death. The trio is also expected to continue taking on more leadership roles within the church, and willlikely be training Gideon to eventually take over the empire.
Additionally, it seems probable thatThe Righteous Gemstones’ series finale will includeBaby Billy finally releasing his TV showTeenjus. Knowing Baby Billy’s past efforts likeBible Bonkers,Teenjuswill probably be a hit, giving him the career satisfaction he needs to start spending more time with Tiff and their kids. Not to mention,The Righteous Gemstones’ season 4 finale has to includethe return of Elijah’s gold bible to Eli, concluding the mystery set up by the most recent “Prelude” and “Interlude” episodes.
