The Best Episodes of The Righteous Gemstones Season 3

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.5/10(1053 votes)

   #1 - For I Know the Plans I Have for You

   S3:E16/18/2023

   In the wake of their father’s semi-retirement, Jesse, Judy, and Kelvin must deal with dwindling attendance – and donations. Later, Eli is visited by another figure from his past.

   Director:Jody Hill

   Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri

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   Director:Jody Hill

   Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri
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   8.0/10(962 votes)

   #2 - But Esau Ran to Meet Him

   S3:E26/18/2023

   Eli 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.

   Director:Jody Hill

   Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri

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   Director:Jody Hill

   Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri
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   8.1/10(964 votes)

   #3 - For Their Nakedness Is Your Own Nakedness

   S3:E36/25/2023

   Tired of life in the lap of luxury, Baby Billy pursues a new vocation as gameshow host. The Gemstones host a cousins’ night for Karl and Chuck.

   Director:Danny McBride

   Writers:Danny McBride, Kevin Barnett, Chris Pappas

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   Director:Danny McBride

   Writers:Danny McBride, Kevin Barnett, Chris Pappas
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   7.9/10(897 votes)

   #4 - I Have Not Come to Bring Peace, But a Sword

   S3:E47/2/2023

   While 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.

   Director:Jody Hill

   Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri

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   Director:Jody Hill

   Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri
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   8.0/10(974 votes)

   #5 - Interlude III

   S3:E57/9/2023

   2000. 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.

   Director:David Gordon Green

   Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri

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   Director:David Gordon Green

   Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri
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   8.3/10(937 votes)

   #6 - For Out of the Heart Comes Evil Thoughts

   S3:E67/16/2023

   Threatened 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… for a price.

   Director:Jonathan Watson

   Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri

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   Director:Jonathan Watson

   Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri
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   8.8/10(1059 votes)

   #7 - Burn for Burn, Wound for Wound, Stripe for Stripe

   S3:E77/23/2023

   After 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.

   Director:Danny McBride

   Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley

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   Director:Danny McBride

   Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley
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   8.3/10(894 votes)

   #8 - I Will Take You by the Hand and Keep You

   S3:E87/30/2023

   The Gemstone siblings reconnect with their loved ones… and each other. As the Montgomery militia fractures from within, Chuck weighs his options, while Peter hatches a new plan.

   Director:Jody Hill

   Writers:Danny McBride, Edi Patterson, Scott MacArthur

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   Director:Jody Hill

   Writers:Danny McBride, Edi Patterson, Scott MacArthur
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   8.9/10(1192 votes)

   #9 - Wonders That Cannot Be Fathomed, Miracles That Cannot Be Counted

   S3:E97/30/2023

   The siblings compete in an all-out biblical brawl – until a stroke of divine intervention forever alters the fate of the Gemstone family.

   Director:Jody Hill

   Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley

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   Director:Jody Hill

   Writers:Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Jeff Fradley