Ep 4. Wicked Lips

In the fourth episode of The Righteous Gemstones, titled "Wicked Lips," tensions rise within the Gemstone family as a scandalous video featuring Jesse (Danny McBride) leaks to the public. The video shows Jesse engaging in some inappropriate behavior, leaving him vulnerable to attacks from critics and adversaries of the Gemstone family.

As the family scrambles to contain the damage from the video's release, Eli (John Goodman) and Kelvin (Adam Devine) urge Jesse to handle the situation delicately and avoid making matters worse. Meanwhile, Judy (Edi Patterson) takes matters into her own hands and starts investigating who could be behind the leaked video.

The episode also delves deeper into the relationships between the Gemstone siblings. We see Jesse and Kelvin's strained relationship come to a head, and we get a glimpse of the complex dynamic between Judy and Jesse. Billy (Walton Goggins) makes a brief appearance, adding to the chaos and confusion surrounding the Gemstone family.

Throughout the episode, we see the characters struggle with issues of power, morality, and loyalty. Jesse, who holds a high position within the church, is forced to confront his own hypocrisy and the consequences of his actions. His siblings grapple with their own feelings of resentment and jealousy towards Jesse, and we get a sense that the family's dysfunction runs deeper than just this particular scandal.

As always, The Righteous Gemstones delivers a mix of dark humor, family drama, and biting satire. While "Wicked Lips" tackles some weighty issues, the episode still manages to be entertaining and engaging throughout. Fans of the show will be eager to see what direction the plot takes in the episodes to come.