In ‘And Infants Shall Rule Over Them,’ the eighth episode of season 2 of ‘The Righteous Gemstones,’ Eli (John Goodman) barely survives the attack and is placed on life support. Despite the fact that their father is asleep in a hospital bed, the Gemstone siblings continue their savage succession battle until Martin (Gregory Alan Williams) strikes out at them. Martin (Danny McBride) and Jesse (Danny McBride) set up a trap for the invaders. Judy (Edi Patterson) and BJ (Tim Baltz) assist Tiffany in tracking down and confronting “Baby” Billy (Walton Goggins). Here’s everything you need to know about the season 2 episode 7 finale of ‘The Righteous Gemstones.’ WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD.

Recap of The Righteous Gemstones Season 2 Episode 7

The episode begins with Eli in the hospital and Jesse and Judy arriving with their separate wives, worried that their father may die. In true Righteous Gemstones fashion, this emotionally laden sequence is instantly twisted. Jesse begins projectile vomiting as soon as they step outdoors, out of fear, frustration, and a slew of other negative feelings. Judy, Amber (Cassidy Freeman), and BJ all do the same.

But that doesn’t change the fact that they are the Gemstones: ambitious, vicious, and without regard for decorum. During the next sermon, Jesse and Amber take the stage together, inform the congregation what happened to Eli, and openly impose themselves as the church’s next leaders. Judy calls them out on it during the church supper. Kelvin (Adam DeVine), who has been significantly missing from his father’s bedside, shortly joins them.

Kelvin has had to conduct a lot of self-reflection since his public spat with his father, which culminated in Eli fracturing both of his thumbs and losing control of the God Squad. But it won’t be enough to change his natural personality. While he is more grounded than his brothers, this is a low standard. As Jesse, Judy, and Kelvin begin to argue, Martin speaks out, chastising them for their heinous behaviour.

Gideon notices how his family is behaving and reveals his intention to leave, much to his mother’s chagrin. Judy, BJ, and Tiffany come upon “Baby” Billy, who is selling his own version of snake oil. He attempts to blame it all on Tiffany, claiming she never believed in him, but it doesn’t work. Jesse and Martin devise a strategy to entice the assailants. When the oldest Gemstone sibling meets Judy and Kelvin, they agree to collaborate.

The End of The Righteous Gemstones Season 2 Episode 7: What became to the shooters? Do they perish? Are They Arrested?

While visiting Eli in the hospital, Jesse and Martin devise a strategy for apprehending the attackers. They plan to make the allegation that Eli has recovered consciousness and would shortly tell who is responsible for the attack. They believe Junior, who is most likely a member of the Dixie mafia, ordered the hit. After all, Jesse and his friends had already threatened Junior with awful things. He subsequently talks to his siblings, and they agree to tell their church the truth about their father’s health.

They reintroduce Eli into the family compound, with security and family members keeping an eye on him. Jesse goes overboard as usual, hiring mercenaries to assist him in confronting the intruders at the hospital. When Gideon shows up uninvited to aid, they almost shoot him. When Jesse believes the mercenaries are mocking him, he orders them to leave. Meanwhile, Kelvin musters the guts to visit his father. When he sees how vulnerable Eli appears, he breaks down and begins to pray. And it appears to work like a miracle, as Eli awakens.

The attackers ultimately arrive at the hospital. BJ, who has opted to go that day and is obliged to wear a doctor’s coat, informs Jesse, Gideon, and Martin of their presence. The ruse is flawless. The four assailants enter the hospital and begin shooting, unaware that Eli has been replaced on the bed with a dummy. Jesse and Martin shoot one of them in the foot and leg, and he falls. Jesse electrocutes him with a cattle prod after he falls from his motorcycle while attempting to flee with the others. After a death-defying motorcycle chase, Gideon brutally dispatches the last two.

However, it is safe to infer that none of the attackers are dead. Arresting Gideon for manslaughter would serve no narrative purpose. We might see the four riders in police custody in the upcoming episode. However, if they are genuinely affiliated with Junior, the police may find it difficult to obtain any information that could accuse their employer. Junior’s entourage appears to be fiercely loyal to him.