For Their Nakedness Is Your Own Nakedness
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Episode 3
- Kevin Barnett
- Danny McBride
- Chris Pappas
| "For Their Nakedness Is Your Own Nakedness" | |
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| The Righteous Gemstones episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 3 |
| Directed by | Danny McBride |
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| Cinematography by | Paul Daley |
| Editing by | Justin Bourret |
| Original release date | June 25, 2023 |
| Running time | 34 minutes |
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"For Their Own Nakedness Is Your Own Nakedness" is the third episode of the third season of the American dark comedy crime television series The Righteous Gemstones. It is the 21st overall episode of the series and was written by Kevin Barnett, series creator Danny McBride, and Chris Pappas, and directed by McBride. It was released on HBO on June 25, 2023, and also was available on Max on the same date.
The series follows a family of televangelists and megachurch pastors led by widowed patriarch Eli Gemstone. The main focus is Eli and his immature children, Jesse, Kelvin and Judy, all of whom face challenges in their lives. The series depicts the family's past and scandals, which unleash consequences. In the episode, the Gemstones decide to integrate Karl and Chuck more into their lives, while Baby Billy returns with a new plan to regain fame.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.219 million household viewers and gained a 0.05 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, who praised McBride's directing, character development and uplifting tone compared to other episodes.
Baby Billy (Walton Goggins) now performs at Zion's Landing, where the crowd does not take any interest in him. He has relocated with a pregnant Tiffany (Valyn Hall) and Lionel at a hotel, lamenting his past-his-time career. Inspired by Family Feud, he decides that he needs to host a game show.
Karl (Robert Oberst) and Chuck (Lukas Haas) now live at the Gemstone compound, and refuse to go back with May–May (Kristen Johnston). Eli (John Goodman) instructs his children in taking care of them, despite their reluctance. Karl and Chuck annoy Jesse (Danny McBride) when they find his old monster truck, with Jesse threatening to never go anywhere near it again. Judy (Edi Patterson) is also frustrated when Amber (Cassidy Freeman) leaves a marriage therapy session recording at their house after being told of her affair with Stephen, feeling she is humiliating her and BJ (Tim Baltz). She confronts her at the church, telling her to mind her own business.
Billy proposes a game show, Baby Billy's Bible Bonkers, to Jesse, Judy and Kelvin (Adam DeVine). They reject it, as the project is extremely reminiscent of Family Feud. As the Gemstones stay at a cabin for a "Cousins Night", Billy interrupts the meeting to display his game show. Conflict soon arises when Jesse loses to Chuck during a trivia question, during which they insult their respective families. Jesse and Chuck prepare to fight with knives, when Karl accidentally chokes while eating. The family works together to save him. Realizing they lack proper care, Jesse offers to take them home. While leaving with Tiffany, Billy is confident that his game show will be picked up. Seeing the poor conditions under which May–May lives, Eli decides to help her in cleaning her church.
Production
Development
The episode was written by Kevin Barnett, series creator Danny McBride, and Chris Pappas, and directed by McBride. This was Barnett's fourth writing credit, McBride's 21st writing credit, Pappas' fourth writing credit, and McBride's third directing credit.[1]
Music
The episode featured a sequence where Baby Billy performs "Pay Day", which is a version of a similar song by Red Sovine. Walton Goggins described the scene as "The words to that song are very much who he is and what he believes: That if he keeps fighting the good fight, eventually his stars will align and he will also be worthy of celebration."[2]
