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The Best Episodes of The Righteous Gemstones Season 3

Every episode of The Righteous Gemstones Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Righteous Gemstones Season 3!

The story of a world-famous televangelist family with a history of deviance, greed and, yes, charitable work, all in the name of Jesus.

Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:HBO

Season 3 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Righteous Gemstones" season 3 is "For I Know the Plans I Have for You", rated 7.5/10 from 731 user votes. It was directed by Jody Hill and written by John Carcieri, Danny McBride. "For I Know the Plans I Have for You" aired on 6/18/2023 and is rated 0.6 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "But Esau Ran to Meet Him".

  • For I Know the Plans I Have for You
    7.5/10 731 votes

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

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 6/18/2023

    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

    Writer: John Carcieri, Danny McBride

  • But Esau Ran to Meet Him
    8.1/10 659 votes

    #2 - But Esau Ran to Meet Him

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 6/18/2023

    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

    Writer: John Carcieri, Danny McBride

  • For Their Nakedness Is Your Own Nakedness
    8.1/10 652 votes

    #3 - For Their Nakedness Is Your Own Nakedness

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 6/25/2023

    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

    Writer: Danny McBride, Kevin Barnett, Chris Pappas

  • I Have Not Come to Bring Peace, But a Sword
    8.0/10 599 votes

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

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 7/2/2023

    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

    Writer: John Carcieri, Danny McBride

  • Interlude III
    8.0/10 662 votes

    #5 - Interlude III

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 7/9/2023

    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

    Writer: John Carcieri, Danny McBride

  • For Out of the Heart Comes Evil Thoughts
    8.4/10 638 votes

    #6 - For Out of the Heart Comes Evil Thoughts

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 7/16/2023

    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

    Writer: John Carcieri, Danny McBride

  • Burn for Burn, Wound for Wound, Stripe for Stripe
    8.8/10 718 votes

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

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 7/23/2023

    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

    Writer: John Carcieri, Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley

  • I Will Take You by the Hand and Keep You
    8.3/10 591 votes

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

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 7/30/2023

    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

    Writer: Danny McBride, Edi Patterson, Scott MacArthur

  • Wonders That Cannot Be Fathomed, Miracles That Cannot Be Counted
    8.9/10 795 votes

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

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 7/30/2023

    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

    Writer: John Carcieri, Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley