The latest episode of Righteous Gemstones Season 4 depicted a violent confrontation resulting in the apparent death of a central character, resolving a storyline that spanned much of the current season. Cobb Milsap, portrayed by actor Michael Rooker, reportedly met his end during events unfolding at his alligator farm.
Reports indicate Cobb was stabbed by his son, Corey Milsap, during a struggle that also involved church leader Eli Gemstone and Baby Billy Freeman. According to accounts from the episode, Corey then threw his father into a pool of alligator-infested water on the property. Police reportedly arrived on the scene shortly after, providing medical attention to the survivors.
Corey's actions reportedly stemmed from long-standing tension with his father, which intensified after Cobb allegedly struck him during a recent birthday celebration. Corey told police his mother and Cobb's ex-wife, Lori Milsap, had grown suspicious of Cobb's activities leading up to the incident.
Eli Gemstone and Baby Billy Freeman were rescued from the property. They had reportedly been attacked earlier with poison darts and held captive in a concrete structure alongside another individual identified as Mitch.
Cobb Milsap had become a primary antagonist over the season, reportedly responsible for the disappearance of Lori Milsap's former partners. His elimination appears to address a major conflict heading into the season finale. One resource details the episode's ending, including the fate of Cobb Milsap.
The events at the alligator farm reportedly facilitated a reconciliation between the Gemstone family and the Milsap family. This outcome suggests the families may begin to move past previous divisions, some of which were tied to the memory of Eli's late wife, Aimee-Leigh Gemstone.
The episode also featured the ongoing production of Baby Billy Freeman's movie, Teenjus, where he takes on the role of a teenage Jesus. Baby Billy's recent endeavors, including his filmmaking, have been a point of focus.
Eli Gemstone had recently ended a relationship with Lori Milsap and was shown making personal changes, including cutting hair he had grown that reportedly represented a period of post-retirement freedom. The episode covered Eli's emotional state following the breakup.
The resolution of the conflict with Cobb Milsap positions the Gemstone clan having overcome external threats heading into the final episode. However, potential internal issues or unresolved elements from the family's past, such as their origin story involving a gold Bible, may still factor into the series' conclusion.
