Dr. Eli Gemstone is a fictional character portrayed by John Goodman in the TV series The Righteous Gemstones.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled The Righteous Gemstones (season 1), they were 67 years old.
They appear in all 27 aired episodes so far and have accumulated 8406 positive votes.
The character of Dr. Eli Gemstone is mainly associated with Jesse Gemstone, Kelvin Gemstone and Aimee-Leigh Gemstone.
Episodes27
The Righteous Gemstones
episode S1.E1 august 2019Upon returning from a baptism marathon in China, Jesse receives a video from blackmailers seeking to sully his reputation; Eli moves forward with plans to expand the Gemstone empire as he continues to mourn his late wife.
Is This the Man Who Made the Earth Tremble
episode S1.E2 august 2019After discovering Amber, Pontius and Abraham reminiscing about an estranged family member, Jesse tasks his friends with acquiring surveillance footage that could explain the strange events of the night before.
They Are Weak, But He Is Strong
episode S1.E3 september 2019Aimee-Leigh's elderly brother Baby Billy returns to the Gemstone ministry, bringing along his much younger wife Tiffany; Jesse closes ranks on his co-conspirators to root out the identity of his blackmailers.
Wicked Lips
episode S1.E4 september 2019Judy and Martin take Gideon behind the scenes of the Gemstone enterprise; Eli tasks Kelvin with doing a satanic sweep for Dot, the rebellious teen daughter of the church's biggest donor.
Interlude
episode S1.E5 september 2019In 1989, young Jesse, Judy and Baby Billy, learn that Aimee-Leigh is pregnant and deal with the news in their own unique way; Eli looks to grow his family's prospects.
Now the Sons of Eli Were Worthless Men
episode S1.E6 september 2019Jealous of Kelvin's rising star, Judy seeks her moment in the spotlight under Baby Billy's tutelage. Jesse procures a key piece of evidence he hopes will lead to the blackmailers.
And Yet One of You is a Devil
episode S1.E7 september 2019Eli informs Jesse, Kelvin and Judy that they'll each need to be front and center for Easter Sunday service, their biggest telecast of the year. Judy's deference to Baby Billy threatens her relationship with BJ and with her family.
But the Righteous Will See Their Fall
episode S1.E8 october 2019Jesse deals with the fallout of the dramatic events of Easter Sunday. Judy attempts to win back BJ after receiving some harsh words from Baby Billy. Kelvin has a crisis of faith.
Better is the End of a Thing Than Its Beginning
episode S1.E9 october 2019Eli 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.
I Speak in the Tongues of Men and Angels
episode S2.E1 january 2022As Jesse eyes a business opportunity with an Evangelical couple on the rise, the media cracks down on a fellow preacher; Eli reconnects with a figure from his mysterious past.
After I Leave, Savage Wolves Will Come
episode S2.E2 january 2022After doubling-down on their efforts to invest in Zion's Landing, Jesse and Amber scramble for the cash; Eli's attempts to dodge a big-city reporter spell doom for the Gemstones.
For He Is a Liar and the Father of Lies
episode S2.E3 january 2022The Gemstone siblings seek to pull back the curtain on their father's past; Eli shares a hard truth, and Kelvin grapples with an unruly God Squad.
As to How They Might Destroy Him
episode S2.E4 january 2022Still reeling from their father's revelation, Kelvin and Jesse conspire to put Eli in his place; as BJ's baptism approaches, Judy clashes with her in-laws, while Baby Billy struggles with his own growing family.
Interlude II
episode S2.E5 january 2022Christmas, 1993; while Eli considers a tempting offer from an old friend, Baby Billy crashes the Gemstones' celebrations.
Never Avenge Yourselves, But Leave It to the Wrath of God
episode S2.E6 february 2022After surviving a harrowing attack, Jesse takes matters into his own hands; Eli attempts to make amends, while Kelvin struggles to control his flock.
And Infants Shall Rule Over Them
episode S2.E7 february 2022With Eli temporarily out of the picture, the Gemstone siblings are left to quarrel over who's in charge - until some wise words help pave a way forward. As Tiffany tracks down Baby Billy, Gideon faces his future.
The Prayer of a Righteous Man
episode S2.E8 february 2022As the dust settles back at the compound, Jesse, Kelvin, and Judy consider where they stand. Baby Billy reconnects with a figure from his past.
I Will Tell of All Your Deeds
episode S2.E9 february 2022While the Gemstones celebrate the launch of Zion's Landing, Baby Billy faces a chance to embrace fatherhood.
For I Know the Plans I Have for You
episode S3.E1 june 2023In the wake of their father's semi-retirement, Jesse, Judy, and Kelvin must deal with dwindling attendance and donations; Eli is visited by another figure from his past.
But Esau Ran to Meet Him
episode S3.E2 june 2023Eli 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.
For Their Nakedness Is Your Own Nakedness
episode S3.E3 june 2023Tired of life in the lap of luxury, Baby Billy pursues a new vocation as game show host; the Gemstones host a cousins' night for Karl and Chuck.
I Have Not Come to Bring Peace, But a Sword
episode S3.E4 july 2023While 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.
Interlude III
episode S3.E5 july 2023After 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.
For Out of the Heart Comes Evil Thoughts
episode S3.E6 july 2023Threatened 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.
Burn for Burn, Wound for Wound, Stripe for Stripe
episode S3.E7 july 2023After 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.
I Will Take You by the Hand and Keep You
episode S3.E8 july 2023The Gemstone siblings find their way back to their loved ones, and to each other. The Montgomery militia is breaking from within. Chuck weighs his options while Peter hatches a new plan.
Wonders That Cannot Be Fathomed, Miracles That Cannot Be Counted
episode S3.E9 july 2023The siblings engage in a truly biblical battle, until a miracle of God changes the fate of the Gemstone family forever.
- The Righteous Gemstones
- Is This the Man Who Made the Earth Tremble
- They Are Weak, But He Is Strong
- Wicked Lips
- Interlude
- Now the Sons of Eli Were Worthless Men
- And Yet One of You is a Devil
- But the Righteous Will See Their Fall
- Better is the End of a Thing Than Its Beginning
- I Speak in the Tongues of Men and Angels
- After I Leave, Savage Wolves Will Come
- For He Is a Liar and the Father of Lies
- As to How They Might Destroy Him
- Interlude II
- Never Avenge Yourselves, But Leave It to the Wrath of God
- And Infants Shall Rule Over Them
- The Prayer of a Righteous Man
- I Will Tell of All Your Deeds
- For I Know the Plans I Have for You
- But Esau Ran to Meet Him
- For Their Nakedness Is Your Own Nakedness
- I Have Not Come to Bring Peace, But a Sword
- Interlude III
- For Out of the Heart Comes Evil Thoughts
- Burn for Burn, Wound for Wound, Stripe for Stripe
- I Will Take You by the Hand and Keep You
- Wonders That Cannot Be Fathomed, Miracles That Cannot Be Counted
Best moments10
- Christmas, 1993; while Eli considers a tempting offer from an old friend, Baby Billy crashes the Gemstones' celebrations.
- As Jesse eyes a business opportunity with an Evangelical couple on the rise, the media cracks down on a fellow preacher; Eli reconnects with a figure from his mysterious past.
- As the dust settles back at the compound, Jesse, Kelvin, and Judy consider where they stand. Baby Billy reconnects with a figure from his past.
- Aimee-Leigh's elderly brother Baby Billy returns to the Gemstone ministry, bringing along his much younger wife Tiffany; Jesse closes ranks on his co-conspirators to root out the identity of his blackmailers.
- Still reeling from their father's revelation, Kelvin and Jesse conspire to put Eli in his place; as BJ's baptism approaches, Judy clashes with her in-laws, while Baby Billy struggles with his own growing family.
- 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.
- In 1989, young Jesse, Judy and Baby Billy, learn that Aimee-Leigh is pregnant and deal with the news in their own unique way; Eli looks to grow his family's prospects.
- 32% of the votes
Never Avenge Yourselves, But Leave It to the Wrath of God
episode S2.E6 february 2022After surviving a harrowing attack, Jesse takes matters into his own hands; Eli attempts to make amends, while Kelvin struggles to control his flock. - While the Gemstones celebrate the launch of Zion's Landing, Baby Billy faces a chance to embrace fatherhood.
- The Gemstone siblings seek to pull back the curtain on their father's past; Eli shares a hard truth, and Kelvin grapples with an unruly God Squad.
- Interlude II
- I Speak in the Tongues of Men and Angels
- The Prayer of a Righteous Man
- They Are Weak, But He Is Strong
- As to How They Might Destroy Him
- Interlude III
- Interlude
- Never Avenge Yourselves, But Leave It to the Wrath of God
- I Will Tell of All Your Deeds
- For He Is a Liar and the Father of Lies