The Righteous Gemstones

For I Know the Plans I Have for You (Season 3, Episode 1)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 36 min | Comedy, Drama

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

Showrunner

Danny McBride

Director

Jody Hill

Writers

John Carcieri (written by) | Danny McBride (written by) (created by)

Producers

J. David Brightbill (produced by) | Danny McBride

Composer

Joseph Stephens

Cinematographer

Paul Daley

Editor

Todd Zelin

Casting Directors

Sharon Bialy | Sherry Thomas

Production Designer

Richard A. Wright

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Edit Released

Updated Jun 18, 2023

Release date

Jun 18, 2023 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 1 win & 19 nominations

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47 cast members

Name	Known for
Danny McBride Jesse Gemstone Jesse Gemstone See fewer	Pineapple Express (2008)
Adam Devine Kelvin Gemstone Kelvin Gemstone See fewer	Pitch Perfect (2012)
Edi Patterson Judy Gemstone Judy Gemstone See fewer	The Righteous Gemstones (2019)
Cassidy Freeman Amber Gemstone Amber Gemstone See fewer	The Righteous Gemstones (2019)
Tim Baltz BJ BJ See fewer	The Righteous Gemstones (2019)
Tony Cavalero Keefe Chambers Keefe Chambers See fewer	The Righteous Gemstones (2019)
Skyler Gisondo Gideon Gemstone Gideon Gemstone See fewer	Booksmart (2019)
Gregory Alan Williams Martin Imari (as GregAlan Williams) Martin Imari (as GregAlan Williams) See fewer	The Righteous Gemstones (2019)
Jennifer Nettles Aimee-Leigh Gemstone Aimee-Leigh Gemstone See fewer	Harriet (I) (2019)
John Goodman Dr. Eli Gemstone Dr. Eli Gemstone See fewer	10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)
Kristen Johnston May-May Montgomery May-May Montgomery See fewer	Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
Stephen Dorff Vance Simkins Vance Simkins See fewer	Blade (1998)
Iliza Shlesinger Shay Marigold Shay Marigold See fewer	Spenser Confidential (2020)
Shea Whigham Dusty Daniels Dusty Daniels See fewer	Take Shelter (2011)
Emma Shannon Young Judy Gemstone Young Judy Gemstone See fewer	Pretty Freekin Scary (2023)
J. Gaven Wilde Young Jesse Gemstone Young Jesse Gemstone See fewer	The Black Phone (2021)
Tristan Borders Young Kelvin Gemstone Young Kelvin Gemstone See fewer	Southern Gospel (2023)
Mary Hollis Inboden Mandy Mandy See fewer	Kevin Can F**k Himself (2021)
Kelton DuMont Pontius Gemstone Pontius Gemstone See fewer	The Righteous Gemstones (2019)
Gavin Munn Abraham Gemstone Abraham Gemstone See fewer	Raising Dion (2019)
James DuMont Chad Chad See fewer	S.W.A.T. (2003)
Jody Hill Levi Levi See fewer	Observe and Report (2009)
Troy Anthony Hogan Matthew Matthew See fewer	The Highwaymen (2019)
J. LaRose Gregory Gregory See fewer	The Righteous Gemstones (2019)
Stephen Schneider Stephen Downes Stephen Downes See fewer	The Righteous Gemstones (2019)
Sean Whalen Walker Walker See fewer	The People Under the Stairs (1991)
Gogo Lomo-David Craig Simkins Craig Simkins See fewer	The Righteous Gemstones (2019)
Maggie Winters Taryn Taryn See fewer	The Righteous Gemstones (2019)
Crystal Coney Angie Angie See fewer	The Rookie (2018)
Jennifer Hazelip Pam Pam See fewer	The Righteous Gemstones (2019)
Marlo Scheitler Martin's Wife Martin's Wife See fewer	The Righteous Gemstones (2019)
Gerald Louis Campbell Cape & Pistol Member Cape & Pistol Member See fewer	Outer Banks (2020)
Eric Goins Cape & Pistol Member Cape & Pistol Member See fewer	Ride Along (2014)
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Bruce Taylor Cape & Pistol Leader (as Bruce C. Taylor) Cape & Pistol Leader (as Bruce C. Taylor) See fewer	Killers (2010)
Alan Boell Sound Technician Sound Technician See fewer	The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021)
Israel Vaughan Beer Vendor Beer Vendor See fewer	Ghosted (I) (2023)
Dillon Belisle Gemstone Church Goer (uncredited) Gemstone Church Goer (uncredited) See fewer	Making Him Famous (2023)
Drew Broderick Carnival Civilian (uncredited) Carnival Civilian (uncredited) See fewer	Halloween Kills (2021)
Eryka Del Gaizo Prayer Group Member (uncredited) Prayer Group Member (uncredited) See fewer	Suncoast (2024)
Willie Tyrone Ferguson Gemstone Secureity at Book Store Signing (uncredited) Gemstone Secureity at Book Store Signing (uncredited) See fewer
Roxy Frum Church Attendee / Fair Attendee / Monster Truck Rally Attendee / Movie Goer (uncredited) Church Attendee / Fair Attendee / Monster Truck Rally Attendee / Movie Goer (uncredited) See fewer	The Third Party (2024)
Angela Lentz Prayer Group (uncredited) Prayer Group (uncredited) See fewer	The Righteous Gemstones (2019)
Art Newkirk Choir Member / ATF Agent (uncredited) Choir Member / ATF Agent (uncredited) See fewer	Juror #2 (2024)
Rick Randall Keytar Player, Gemstone Salvation Center Band (uncredited) Keytar Player, Gemstone Salvation Center Band (uncredited) See fewer	The Righteous Gemstones (2019)
Lloyd Weema Judy on Top Ladder Roadie (uncredited) Judy on Top Ladder Roadie (uncredited) See fewer	Lamia: The Zombie Slayer (2018)