Episode guide
Yellowstone
53 episodes · 5 seasons · 2018–2024 · Paramount Network
Season
Season 1
9 episodes
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S01E01 Daybreak Kevin Costner stars as John Dutton, patriarch of a Montana ranching family, and owner of the largest ranch in the U.S. It's the story of Dutton's fight to defend his land and his family from the modern-day forces that threaten his way of life.
Pilot note — From the desk: Yellowstone opens its catalog run with “Daybreak” (2018-06-20). Cable's unexpected ratings monster; proved heartland prestige could outdraw coastal chatter. Costner exit drama, spinoff universe sprawl, and red-carpet cowboy chic.
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S01E02 Kill the Messenger As the dust settles from the shootout, the Duttons deal with the potential repercussions. John calls in a favor and collects on some old debts. Jamie meets with the governor to do damage control.
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S01E03 No Good Horses The Duttons deal with a painful family anniversary. Kayce saves a young girl from danger. Jamie and Beth plan their respective political careers. Rainwater makes an ominous threat to the Dutton legacy.
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S01E04 The Long Black Train A secret about John comes to the surface. Beth shows Jenkins a rough night out. Quality time with Tate leads to a close call.
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S01E05 Coming Home John tries to convince Kayce and Monica to stay close to home, Jamie works some legal magic, Rip looks for a new cowboy for the ranch, and Beth pursues revenge.
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S01E06 The Remembering John reveals a family secret to Monica, Jamie ramps up his political career, Beth pushes John too far, Kayce and Rip butt heads, and a new partnership threatens Yellowstone.
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S01E07 A Monster Is Among Us Rip stumbles upon a dangerous and dire situation; a plan is set in motion designed to squeeze John Dutton and threaten his way of life; and Monica begins a tough recovery.
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S01E08 The Unravelling: Pt. 1 Rip faces a sheriff's investigation after his accident with the tourists, Jamie's political future comes into question, and Beth goes after Dan's finances.
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S01E09 The Unravelling: Pt. 2 John discovers his true alliances, Rip searches for answers, Jamie's political career is threatened, Beth takes on a new role, and Kayce returns home.
Season
Season 2
10 episodes
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S02E01 A Thundering Kayce settles into his new role at the ranch. A damaging article threatens to expose John. Rainwater pitches his new plan to the tribal council.
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S02E02 New Beginnings John makes changes at the ranch, Kayce and Rip face off, Beth makes real estate investments, and Monica starts her new job at the university.
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S02E03 The Reek of Desperation Rainwater teams up with Jenkins for a big business deal, but powerful new enemies look to block their plans. John and Beth groom a new political candidate.
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S02E04 Only Devils Left John's enemies strike a direct hit on the Yellowstone. John forms an unlikely alliance. Kayce has his first day as a livestock officer.
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S02E05 Touching Your Enemy Jamie tries desperately to walk back a previous mistake; Kayce tracks down evidence; Monica and Martin attend a traditional Indian horse relay.
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S02E06 Blood the Boy John prepares to partner with a former pair of foes. Jamie makes a drastic move to protect the ranch. Jimmy takes a shot at a bull riding competition.
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S02E07 Resurrection Day Tensions escalate as the Beck brothers become frustrated by the Duttons' unwillingness to play ball. Jamie looks for a fresh start. Tate gets his first horse.
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S02E08 Behind Us Only Grey John and Rip seek revenge; Monica ponders the consequences of her living situation; Jimmy clears old debts.
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S02E09 Enemies by Monday Rip helps Jimmy retaliate after a tragedy, Beth comes to Monica's aid, Jamie learns surprising news, and the Duttons' fight with the Becks takes a dire turn.
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S02E10 Sins of the Father The feud between the Becks and the Duttons comes to a violent conclusion, Kayce searches for his son, and Rip receives a surprise inheritance.
Season
Season 3
10 episodes
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S03E01 You're the Indian Now In the wake of the Beck Brothers, John reshuffles the political decks; Beth finds a trespasser on the ranch and learns that he may have big ambitions for the surrounding land; John helps Tate deal with his nightmares.
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S03E02 Freight Trains and Monsters Jamie starts a new job. Beth comes to a realization about Market Equities and visits Roarke. Rip searches for another ranch hand. A livestock agent goes too far.
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S03E03 An Acceptable Surrender Jamie hatches an elaborate plan, Beth learns details about Ellis Steele's proposal, Governor Perry requests a meeting with John and Jamie, and Jimmy competes at the rodeo.
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S03E04 Going Back to Cali Beth shares a personal secret with Rip. John and the boys deal with some hostile trespassers from out of state. Rainwater reaches out to a powerful woman to help secure the future of Broken Rock.
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S03E05 Cowboys and Dreamers The reason for Beth and Jamie's toxic relationship is revealed. Kayce bends the rules to help a family in need. Rip and the boys get into a confrontation with two men from John's past.
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S03E06 All for Nothing Kayce and Monica help search for a missing Indigenous woman, Market Equities presents Jamie with a lucrative offer, and John finds out about Beth and Jamie's secret.
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S03E07 The Beating Jamie has a major revelation. Beth makes plans for her future. Jimmy meets a rodeo legend. Rip's patience is tested.
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S03E08 I Killed a Man Today Beth continues her battle with Willa Hayes, and brings John a lucrative offer. Monica has a harrowing ordeal.
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S03E09 Meaner Than Evil Jamie confronts his past. Rip approaches Kayce about an old problem. The bunkhouse looks to defend two of their own.
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S03E10 The World Is Purple John sits down at the negotiating table with former friends and foes, and as the battle for the future of the Yellowstone heats up, nothing will ever be the same.
Season
Season 4
10 episodes
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S04E01 Half the Money The coordinated attack on the Duttons continues, as everyone searches for answers on who is responsible. Rip delivers on a promise.
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S04E02 Phantom Pain The Yellowstone recovers and begins planning revenge. Rainwater receives an offer from a newcomer. Rip gets a surprise.
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S04E03 All I See Is You John seeks revenge with help from some unexpected allies. Kayce solves a problem with an unconventional method. Beth gives Carter his options. Jimmy prepares for a change.
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S04E04 Winning or Learning Jamie receives some surprising news. Beth receives an offer. Jimmy settles in on the road. Tensions boil over in the bunkhouse.
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S04E05 Under a Blanket of Red John and Kayce are forced to deal with some newcomers in town. Lloyd is in the doghouse with Rip, and finds purpose in teaching Carter. Jamie seeks information about his father.
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S04E06 I Want to Be Him Beth confronts her father's houseguest. Kayce and his family search for a new home. Jamie seeks answers from Garrett. Lloyd loses his cool.
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S04E07 Keep the Wolves Close John is put in an awkward position by Governor Perry. Carter works to earn back Beth's trust. Jamie is in for a big surprise.
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S04E08 No Kindness for the Coward Tensions escalate with the protestors, but Beth has a plan. Jimmy and Emily get closer. Monica and Kayce share a special moment.
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S04E09 No Such Thing as Fair John and Beth squabble. Cowboy School is over for Jimmy, who has an important decision to make. Kayce begins a new quest. Jamie realizes Garrett's past might affect his own future.
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S04E10 Grass on the Streets and Weeds on the Rooftops To the Duttons, family is everything. But newfound truths threaten that bond. Jimmy comes home, and has important decisions to make. Beth takes family matters into her own hands.
Season
Season 5
14 episodes
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S05E01 One Hundred Years Is Nothing John is sworn in as governor of Montana, settles into the powers of his office and makes bold moves to protect the Yellowstone, and the bunkhouse and the Duttons enjoy the Governor's Ball.
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S05E02 The Sting of Wisdom John makes a passionate speech to the state of Montana, a formidable new opponent from Market Equities arrives on a private jet, and the cowboys on the Yellowstone deal with a new problem.
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S05E03 Tall Drink of Water Beth heads to Salt Lake City to take care of unfinished business. A trap is set for Jamie. Kayce makes an important decision for his family.
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S05E04 Horses in Heaven John makes swift changes at the Capitol. Later, he receives some advice from Senator Perry. The venom between Jamie and Beth reaches a boiling point.
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S05E05 Watch 'Em Ride Away John tells Clara to cancel his Capitol meetings to brand cattle with the Yellowstone cowboys. Beth's disdain for a perceived rival reaches a boiling point.
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S05E06 Cigarettes, Whiskey, a Meadow and You The Duttons and the Yellowstone enjoy an almost perfect day branding cattle. Montana gets an unexpected visitor from outside. Sarah continues to sink her teeth into Jamie. Rainwater deals with a challenger from within.
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S05E07 The Dream Is Not Me John deals with a problem with his herd. Sen. Perry delivers news to Rainwater. Jamie and Sarah plan their next move. The entire Yellowstone enjoys a rare evening of fun together. Beth discusses a new business plan concerning the ranch.
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S05E08 A Knife and No Coin Jamie goes through with his plan; John has a request for Monica and lends support to an unexpected friend; the Yellowstone cowboys embark on a big change; a flashback reveals a source of Rip's loyalty.
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S05E09 Desire Is All You Need After an event rattles the state of Montana, nothing will ever be the same.
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S05E10 The Apocalypse of Change Beth comes to a chilling realization. Kayce reaches out to an old friend in search of information. Jamie meets with Market Equities.
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S05E11 Three Fifty-Three Beth discusses the fate of the ranch with an unlikely ally. Kayce takes the investigation into his own hands. Jamie looks to advance his political agenda.
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S05E12 Counting Coup Kayce makes a bold move. Rip asks for help from a friend in Texas, while the bunkhouse contemplates their future. Jamie attempts to cover his tracks.
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S05E13 Give the World Away Jamie begins to spiral, and later seeks advice. Beth and Travis make a deal. Kayce has an idea about the future of the ranch.
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S05E14 Life Is a Promise As the Duttons and the Yellowstone cowboys lay John to rest, the fate of the ranch is revealed.
Finale note — From the desk: The guide closes on “Life Is a Promise” (2024-12-15) — a series bookend worth the package context. Costner exit drama, spinoff universe sprawl, and red-carpet cowboy chic.