The episode was written by Kevin Barnett, Chris Pappas, and series creator Danny McBride, and directed by executive producer David Gordon Green.
The series premiere introduced a long-running arc where Jesse is blackmailed for an incriminating video, which was revealed to be part of a scheme orchestrated by his estranged son, Gideon.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.610 million household viewers and gained a 0.2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
After dropping Judy (Edi Patterson) at her house, Billy (Walton Goggins) drives while receiving oral sex from Tiffany (Valyn Hall).
Distraught over all the events happening, Kelvin (Adam DeVine) orders Keefe (Tony Cavalero) to leave, believing he cannot guide him anymore.
In September 2019, HBO confirmed that the episode would be titled "But the Righteous Will See Their Fall", and that it would be written by Kevin Barnett, Chris Pappas, and series creator Danny McBride, and directed by executive producer David Gordon Green.
Club gave the episode an "A" grade and wrote, "'But The Righteous Will See Their Fall' absolutely nails the trademark Hill/McBride balance of crude and sweet.
"[4] Nick Harley of Den of Geek gave the episode a 4.5 star rating out of 5 and wrote, "Like all the best biblical characters, the Gemstones are tried and tested greatly this week, and these fragile, pampered weirdos don't take trials and tribulations very well.
Next week is the season finale, and based on the slowly building crescendo of these last two installments, I'd expect something extra explosive to take place.
"[6] Thomas Alderman of Show Snob highlighted the episode's ending, "Amber shoots Jesse in the buttocks with a rifle following the revelations.