List of Yellowstone episodes
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Yellowstone is an American neo-Western drama television series created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson that premiered on June 20, 2018, on Paramount Network. The series stars Kevin Costner, Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille, and Gil Birmingham. The series follows the conflicts along the shared borders of the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch, a large cattle ranch, the Broken Rock Indian reservation, Yellowstone National Park, and land developers. The series was renewed for a fifth season to be split into two installments; the first part aired as eight episodes, to be followed with the second half of six episodes. It premiered on November 13, 2022, and the first installment ended on January 1, 2023. The second part of the fifth and final season premiered on November 10, 2024. During the course of the series, 53 episodes of Yellowstone aired over five seasons, between June 20, 2018, and December 15, 2024.
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| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
| First released | Last released | |||
| 1 | 9 | June 20, 2018 (2018-06-20) | August 22, 2018 (2018-08-22) | |
| 2 | 10 | June 19, 2019 (2019-06-19) | August 28, 2019 (2019-08-28) | |
| 3 | 10 | June 21, 2020 (2020-06-21) | August 23, 2020 (2020-08-23) | |
| 4 | 10 | November 7, 2021 (2021-11-07) | January 2, 2022 (2022-01-02) | |
| 5 | 14 | 8 | November 13, 2022 (2022-11-13) | January 1, 2023 (2023-01-01) |
| 6 | November 10, 2024 (2024-11-10) | December 15, 2024 (2024-12-15) | ||
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | U . viewers (millions) | |
| 1 | 1 | "Daybreak" | Taylor Sheridan | Story by : Taylor Sheridan & John Linson Teleplay by : Taylor Sheridan | June 20, 2018 (2018-06-20) | 2 | |
| Ranch owner John Dutton euthanizes an injured horse after a collision with a developer's truck, then has a legal case dismissed with the help of his middle son Jamie. Top ranchhand Rip hires an ex-con named Jimmy, and John sends them with dynamite to stop the developer's dam project by diverting a river. Meanwhile, Kayce, John's third son, lives on | |||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Kill the Messenger" | Taylor Sheridan | Story by : Taylor Sheridan & John Linson Teleplay by : Taylor Sheridan | June 27, 2018 (2018-06-27) | 2 | |
| Governor Lynelle Perry's autopsy report implicates Kayce in Robert's murder, so John tries to keep the evidence from going public. He convinces Federal agents to stay quiet but the county shares the results with the tribal police. Chief Thomas Rainwater sees an opportunity to remove the Duttons, and John cremates Lee's body to destroy evidence. Mea | |||||||
| 3 | 3 | "No Good Horses" | Taylor Sheridan | Taylor Sheridan | July 11, 2018 (2018-07-11) | 2 | |
| In a childhood flashback, Beth and Kayce are horseback riding with their mother Evelyn. Beth is nervous, her horse rears up and causes Evelyn to be thrown by her own horse, critically injuring her. Kayce tries going for help, but Evelyn insists Beth go instead as the accident was Beth's fault. John finds Beth and, hours later, Evelyn's deceased bod | |||||||
| 4 | 4 | "The Long Black Train" | Taylor Sheridan | Taylor Sheridan | July 18, 2018 (2018-07-18) | 1 | |
| Thomas Rainwater and a work crew discover the graves and bones of the bodies buried by Kayce and Danny. A ranch worker is concerned that John should not be riding horses, and it is revealed that he has colon cancer and recently had surgery to have part of his colon removed. Kayce arrives at the ranch with Tate. Tate and John go to the river, wher | |||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Coming Home" | Taylor Sheridan | Taylor Sheridan | July 25, 2018 (2018-07-25) | 1 | |
| As Kayce feels the heat from the tribal police, Jamie works some legal magic. Rip recruits another ex-convict, Walker, as an extra cowboy for the ranch, and a beaten-down Jimmy begins to find some respect. John makes a play to keep Kayce and Monica close to home. | |||||||
| 6 | 6 | "The Remembering" | Taylor Sheridan | Taylor Sheridan | August 1, 2018 (2018-08-01) | 2 | |
| A new partnership between developer Dan Jenkins and Chief Rainwater threatens John and the Yellowstone ranch. Jamie ramps up his political campaign with the aid of a female organizer. Rip confronts Kayce about cleaning up his messes. Monica gets punched in the head while trying to break up a fight at her school. | |||||||
| 7 | 7 | "A Monster Is Among Us" | Taylor Sheridan | Taylor Sheridan | August 8, 2018 (2018-08-08) | 2 | |
| John scares away a coachload of Chinese tourists trespassing on the ranch land. Rip stumbles upon a dangerous and dire situation with two hikers who fall to their death after fleeing a bear, and then shoots the bear in self-defense. A plan is set in motion designed to squeeze John Dutton and threaten his way of life. Monica has a slow recovery afte | |||||||
| 8 | 8 | "The Unravelling, Part 1" | Taylor Sheridan | Taylor Sheridan | August 15, 2018 (2018-08-15) | 2 | |
| Episode starts with Rips backstory. Rip undergoes a sheriff's investigation into the deaths of the tourists and the bear killing. Beth enacts a strategy to undermine the developer Jenkins's finances and remove him from the board of his own company. Jamies unavailability to the family leads John to ask him to drop from the AG race. Monica decides to | |||||||
| 9 | 9 | "The Unravelling, Part 2" | Taylor Sheridan | Taylor Sheridan | August 22, 2018 (2018-08-22) | 2 | |
| John discovers his true alliances. Rip searches to identify those plotting against the ranch and recruits the help of a female Native American wrangler, Avery, who joins the men living in the bunkhouse. Jamie's political career is threatened by John's cessation of all economic support, and in retaliation he agrees to a newspaper interview about his | |||||||
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | U . viewers (millions) | |
| 10 | 1 | "A Thundering" | Ed Bianchi | Taylor Sheridan & John Coveny | June 19, 2019 (2019-06-19) | 2 | |
| John Dutton is hospitalized after suffering a ruptured ulcer and undergoes emergency surgery. Following his recovery, he reassesses his personal priorities and leadership of the Yellowstone Ranch. Beth Dutton begins manoeuvring to protect the family's land and interest by supporting a political challenger to her brother Jamie, whose actions have cr | |||||||
| 11 | 2 | "New Beginnings" | Ed Bianchi | Taylor Sheridan | June 26, 2019 (2019-06-26) | 2 | |
| John Dutton recovers from surgery after his near-fatal ulcer and is advised to begin swimming therapy. He returns to the ranch, where Kayce starts taking on more responsibility, stepping into a leadership role that creates tension with Rip. Rip, loyal to John, makes a personal sacrifice for the ranch, but his clash with Kayce escalates into a fight | |||||||
| 12 | 3 | "The Reek of Desperation" | Stephen Kay | Taylor Sheridan | July 10, 2019 (2019-07-10) | 2 | |
| John Dutton begins grooming Kayce to take on more responsibility at the ranch, testing his leadership skills and pushing him toward a managerial role. Rip advises Kayce on how to earn respect from the ranch hands, highlighting the tension between them. Meanwhile, Jamie faces new political challenges when Governor Perry announces that he will no lon | |||||||
| 13 | 4 | "Only Devils Left" | Stephen Kay | Brett Conrad and Taylor Sheridan | July 17, 2019 (2019-07-17) | 2 | |
| John's enemies strike a direct hit on the Yellowstone. John forms an unlikely alliance. Kayce has his first day as a livestock officer. | |||||||
| 14 | 5 | "Touching Your Enemy" | John Dahl | John Coveny & Ian McCulloch and Taylor Sheridan | July 24, 2019 (2019-07-24) | 2 | |
| Jamie tries desperately to walk back from a previous mistake. Kayce tracks down evidence. Monica and Martin attend a traditional Indian horse relay. | |||||||
| 15 | 6 | "Blood the Boy" | John Dahl | Brett Conrad and Taylor Sheridan | July 31, 2019 (2019-07-31) | 2 | |
| 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 bronco riding competition. | |||||||
| 16 | 7 | "Resurrection Day" | Ben Richardson | John Coveny & Ian McCulloch and Taylor Sheridan | August 7, 2019 (2019-08-07) | 2 | |
| 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. | |||||||
| 17 | 8 | "Behind Us Only Grey" | Ben Richardson | Brett Conrad and Taylor Sheridan | August 14, 2019 (2019-08-14) | 2 | |
| John and Rip seek revenge. Monica ponders the consequences of her living situation. Jimmy clears old debts to prevent further attacks on his grandfather. The Duttons, Rainwater, and Jenkins put aside their differences to unite against the Becks. | |||||||
| 18 | 9 | "Enemies by Monday" | Guy Ferland | Taylor Sheridan and Eric Beck | August 21, 2019 (2019-08-21) | 2 | |
| The Duttons gear up for a final fight with the Becks. Beth helps Monica out of an uncomfortable situation. Tate is kidnapped by the Becks. | |||||||
| 19 | 10 | "Sins of the Father" | Stephen Kay | Taylor Sheridan & Eric Beck | August 28, 2019 (2019-08-28) | 2 | |
| John is reminded of his father's last days as the feud with the Becks comes to a head in an attempt to save Tate. Rip receives an inheritance of sorts. | |||||||
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | U . viewers (millions) | |
| 20 | 1 | "You're the Indian Now" | Stephen Kay | Taylor Sheridan | June 21, 2020 (2020-06-21) | 4 | |
| John meets with the Governor and says he will resign as livestock commissioner and decides to name Jamie as his successor. Kayce decides to build a camp for the summer so they can keep an eye on the herd. Monica chastises her students for their lack of interest in the world in which they live. Beth and Chief Rainwater both find out about a new thre | |||||||
| 21 | 2 | "Freight Trains and Monsters" | Stephen Kay | Taylor Sheridan | June 28, 2020 (2020-06-28) | 3 | |
| Life continues at the summer camp while Jamie begins his new job as Livestock Commissioner. Beth pays a visit to the enigmatic Roarke Morris and learns of his ultimate plans for the valley. Teeter joins the ranch as a new female ranch hand. John reminisces about past lives. Jamie is faced with a problem that could rock the very foundations of his c | |||||||
| 22 | 3 | "An Acceptable Surrender" | John Dahl | Taylor Sheridan | July 5, 2020 (2020-07-05) | 3 | |
| Jamie seeks to fix the problem of Agent Hendon's murderous actions by concocting a story that will save everyone involved, while earning Jamie the respect of the ranchers he represents. Ellis Steele approaches Governor Perry and unveils his plans for placing an airport in the middle of the Yellowstone Ranch, pressuring her to invoke eminent domain | |||||||
| 23 | 4 | "Going Back to Cali" | John Dahl | Taylor Sheridan | July 12, 2020 (2020-07-12) | 3 | |
| Jimmy recuperates from his rodeo accident with a little help from Mia. Beth leaks information to the press about Market Equities' unsecured leasing plans to develop the valley, thus causing their stock prices to plummet. Thomas Rainwater enlists the help of an old adversary to battle Ellis Steele and his horde of developers. Governor Perry pays a v | |||||||
| 24 | 5 | "Cowboys and Dreamers" | Christina Voros | Taylor Sheridan | July 19, 2020 (2020-07-19) | 3 | |
| A flashback reveals the origin of Beth's intense hatred toward Jamie: when they were teenagers, she asked him for help getting an abortion when she became pregnant. He took her to an abortion clinic on a reservation, the only clinic he could find that wouldn't notify her father, but he didn't tell her that the clinic would also sterilize her, its u | |||||||
| 25 | 6 | "All for Nothing" | Christina Voros | Taylor Sheridan | July 26, 2020 (2020-07-26) | 3 | |
| Wade Morrow and John Dutton confront one another over an old feud. A missing girl on the Broken Rock Indian Reservation sparks a massive search that results in finding the young girl murdered, fostering a newfound commitment from Monica for her people. Mia and Laramie shake up the bunkhouse with a little late night buffalo riding. Willa Hays, CEO o | |||||||
| 26 | 7 | "The Beating" | Guy Ferland | Taylor Sheridan | August 2, 2020 (2020-08-02) | 3 | |
| Cattle thieves send Kayce and his crew on a statewide hunt for the missing livestock. Rip has a very bad day with Jimmy and Mia. Beth and Angela Blue Thunder align their common causes against Market Equities. John gives Wade Morrow's son a beating in a local diner. Beth asks Rip to marry her. Jamie discovers a secret that has been kept from him sin | |||||||
| 27 | 8 | "I Killed a Man Today" | Guy Ferland | Taylor Sheridan | August 9, 2020 (2020-08-09) | 3 | |
| John and Tate enjoy a little horsemanship. Jamie convinces Kayce that Market Equities' offer is the only way to avoid losing it through eminent domain. Willa Hays and Beth play tug-of-war with each other's companies' stock. Monica departs on a dangerous mission to bring justice to Native women. Beth unsuccessfully attempts to convince John to sel | |||||||
| 28 | 9 | "Meaner Than Evil" | Stephen Kay | Taylor Sheridan | August 16, 2020 (2020-08-16) | 3 | |
| Walker is dragged back to the fold after Rip and Lloyd spot him performing in a bar in Dillon. Beth is fired from her job at Schwartz & Meyer by Willa Hays, but vows revenge. Jamie confronts his biological father. Rip and some of the wranglers lay a trap for Wade Morrow and kill him, but not before cutting the Yellowstone brand from his chest. Rip | |||||||
| 29 | 10 | "The World Is Purple" | Stephen Kay | Taylor Sheridan | August 23, 2020 (2020-08-23) | 5 | |
| In speaking with his biological father, Jamie realizes certain truths about his life that will set him on a different path. Willa tasks Roarke with more dirty deeds against the Duttons. Mia confronts Jimmy about the brand on his chest and challenges him to return to rodeo. All the players sit down at the negotiating table with John's back clearly | |||||||
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | U . viewers (millions) | |
| 30 | 1 | "Half the Money" | Stephen Kay | Taylor Sheridan | November 7, 2021 (2021-11-07) | 8 | |
| After being shot on a remote highway, John leaves a message in the dirt that the shooters are in a blue van, and is still breathing when Rip arrives. Kayce fights back against his attackers and starts a police chase of the blue van, intercepting it and killing all the shooters during a violent firefight. John is rushed to a hospital by helicopter a | |||||||
| 31 | 2 | "Phantom Pain" | Stephen Kay | Taylor Sheridan | November 7, 2021 (2021-11-07) | 7 | |
| John is eventually released from the hospital though still shaken by the health consequences of his multiple gunshot wounds. Kayce also recovers from the wounds he suffered during the firefight. While at the hospital seeing to her father's release, Beth takes interest in a 14-year old boy who witnesses the death of his heroin addicted father and br | |||||||
| 32 | 3 | "All I See Is You" | Guy Ferland | Taylor Sheridan | November 14, 2021 (2021-11-14) | 7 | |
| John and Kayce continue to hunt down the members of the multiple hit squads contracted to kill their family. The results are effective and bloody. Some of the captured perpetrators are bound, tortured, and interrogated about the hit squads. As the Duttons make progress in finding all the culprits, John deals with one of them in a one-on-one, midnig | |||||||
| 33 | 4 | "Winning or Learning" | Guy Ferland | Taylor Sheridan | November 21, 2021 (2021-11-21) | 7 | |
| John takes Kayce to his favorite place at the ranch and tells him that he must test Jamie's loyalty to the family. He hands Kayce the file given to him by Mo and Rainwater. It identifies the apparent leader of the multiple hit-squads hired to kill his family—an imprisoned felon named Riggins. John instructs Kayce to take the file to Jamie and ask h | |||||||
| 34 | 5 | "Under a Blanket of Red" | Christina Alexandra Voros | Taylor Sheridan | November 28, 2021 (2021-11-28) | 7 | |
| John discovers that Beth has slept over at the house without telling anyone. She tells John that she is planning to leverage the offer from Market Equities and Schwartz & Meyer against both of them in an attempt to protect the ranch. At the Livestock Commission, Kayce is surprised by a random protest from an animal rights group against what they se | |||||||
| 35 | 6 | "I Want to Be Him" | Christina Alexandra Voros | Taylor Sheridan | December 5, 2021 (2021-12-05) | 7 | |
| John's invitation to Summer to tour the ranch after the animal-rights protest turns into an overnight stay. Beth gets upset when she discovers that her father spent the night with a new love interest. Jamie confronts Garrett about the assassination attempt against John by holding a loaded handgun in his face. Garrett tells Jamie to shoot if he comp | |||||||
| 36 | 7 | "Keep the Wolves Close" | Taylor Sheridan | Taylor Sheridan | December 12, 2021 (2021-12-12) | 7 | |
| Kayce is still searching for the horses reported as stolen that are still missing. Jamie continues bonding with his newfound son, his returned ex-girlfriend Christina, and his father Garrett. Garrett asks Christina if she'll help organize Jamie's bid for State Governor. Beth goes to her new office and discovers that the plans to renovate Yellowston | |||||||
| 37 | 8 | "No Kindness for the Coward" | Taylor Sheridan | Taylor Sheridan | December 19, 2021 (2021-12-19) | 7 | |
| Jamie is distraught at the news that the Governor has endorsed John to run for office instead of him as was promised. Garrett and Christina counsel him to spurn the endorsement, and that John's old-fashioned message will not help him with voters, which boosts Jamie's confidence. Beth's work at Market Equities puts her in charge of dealing with a la | |||||||
| 38 | 9 | "No Such Thing as Fair" | Stephen Kay | Taylor Sheridan | December 26, 2021 (2021-12-26) | 7 | |
| Jamie is dismayed about John's campaign for Governor, but Christina tells him John's old-fashioned message has no lasting campaign value. Jamie tells her Garrett did hard time for murdering his own wife, Jamie's mother; Christina advises him to distance himself from Garrett for the sake of his campaign. Kayce tells Rainwater and Mo that he wishes t | |||||||
| 39 | 10 | "Grass on the Streets and Weeds on the Rooftops" | Stephen Kay | Taylor Sheridan | January 2, 2022 (2022-01-02) | 9 | |
| Rip convinces Beth to fully apologize to John, which he accepts. John clears all of Jimmy's debt, allowing him to move to Texas. At Market Equities, Beth is confronted by the board chairman who fires her and threatens to bring a major lawsuit against the ranch. Later, Beth kidnaps a Catholic priest to perform the marriage ceremony with Rip. John tr | |||||||
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