9.3/104,904 votesLoading...#1 - Half the Money
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 11/7/2021
The coordinated attack on the Duttons continues as everyone searches for answers on who is responsible, and Rip delivers on a promise.
Director: Stephen Kay
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
9.2/104,118 votesLoading...#2 - Resurrection Day
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 8/7/2019
Jamie is driven to a dark place while grappling with the consequences of his actions, Malcolm threatens Beth, and Monica and Tate move to the ranch with Kayce.
Director: Ben Richardson
Writer: Taylor Sheridan, John Coveny, Ian McCulloch
9.2/103,771 votesLoading...#3 - The World Is Purple
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 8/23/2020
Jamie calls a meeting, Beth retaliates, Thomas Rainwater makes John an offer, Mia gives Jimmy an ultimatum, and Kayce receives a surprising endorsement.
Director: Stephen Kay
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.9/103,169 votesLoading...#4 - Enemies by Monday
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 8/21/2019
The Duttons gear up for a final fight with the Becks; Beth helps Monica out of an uncomfortable situation.
Director: Guy Ferland
Writer: Taylor Sheridan, Eric Jay Beck
8.9/103,571 votesLoading...#5 - Sins of the Father
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 8/28/2019
The feud with the Becks comes to a head as the Duttons scramble to save one of their own.
Director: Stephen Kay
Writer: Taylor Sheridan, Eric Jay Beck
8.8/102,916 votesLoading...#6 - Meaner Than Evil
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 8/16/2020
Rip and Kayce must work together to solve an unresolved issue, Beth's plan backfires, Jamie searches for answers about his past, and the ranch hands seek revenge.
Director: Stephen Kay
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.5/102,990 votesLoading...#7 - Blood the Boy
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/31/2019
Jamie makes a drastic move in order to protect his family; Jimmy takes a shot at a rodeo competition; Walker tries to leave the ranch; Kayce and John spend quality time with Tate.
Director: John Dahl
Writer: Taylor Sheridan, Brett Conrad
8.5/102,702 votesLoading...#8 - I Killed a Man Today
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 8/9/2020
Kayce gains the local ranchers' appreciation, Beth makes a gamble, Monica steps into a dangerous situation, Wade sends John a message, and John keeps a promise.
Director: Guy Ferland
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.5/103,219 votesLoading...#9 - Phantom Pain
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 11/7/2021
The Yellowstone recovers and begins planning revenge. Rainwater receives an offer from a newcomer. Rip gets a surprise.
Director: Stephen Kay
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.4/103,435 votesLoading...#10 - The Unravelling (2)
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/22/2018
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.
Director: Taylor Sheridan
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.4/102,755 votesLoading...#11 - Going Back to Cali
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 7/12/2020
Jimmy gets help with his recovery, Thomas Rainwater obtains an ally, Beth takes advantage of an opportunity, Gov. Perry talks to Kayce, and uninvited guests visit Yellowstone.
Director: John Dahl
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.4/101,474 votesLoading...#12 - Three Fifty-Three
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 11/24/2024
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.
Director: Christina Alexandra Voros
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.3/103,329 votesLoading...#13 - A Thundering
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/19/2019
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.
Director: Ed Bianchi
Writer: Taylor Sheridan, John Coveny
8.3/102,929 votesLoading...#14 - Only Devils Left
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/17/2019
The Duttons try to figure out who's sabotaging their ranch, and Thomas Rainwater breaks ground on his casino, putting all the ranchers' businesses in jeopardy.
Director: Stephen Kay
Writer: Taylor Sheridan, Brett Conrad
8.3/102,879 votesLoading...#15 - Behind Us Only Grey
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/14/2019
John and Rip seek revenge; Monica ponders the consequences of her living situation; Jimmy clears old debts.
Director: Ben Richardson
Writer: Taylor Sheridan, Brett Conrad
8.3/102,562 votesLoading...#16 - The Beating
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 8/2/2020
Kayce searches for answers following a theft on the ranch, Jamie learns a shocking family secret, John issues a warning, and Beth takes matters into her own hands.
Director: Guy Ferland
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.2/105,934 votesLoading...#17 - Daybreak
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/20/2018
The Dutton family, owners of the largest ranch in Montana, fight ruthlessly to keep their land from the neighboring Indian reservation and the new chief seeking to reclaim it.
Director: Taylor Sheridan
Writer: N/A
8.2/103,209 votesLoading...#18 - The Unravelling (1)
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/15/2018
A Sheriff’s investigation turns the heat up on Rip. Jamie makes a bold decision about his future and faces the consequences. With the walls closing in, John discovers which family and allies will stand with him and fight.
Director: Taylor Sheridan
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.2/102,635 votesLoading...#19 - An Acceptable Surrender
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 7/5/2020
Jamie plays cover-up and damage control with Hendon. Governor Perry hears a $6 billion pitch for a development right on the Yellowstone, and later makes some political maneuvers. Jimmy competes in a rodeo competition.
Director: John Dahl
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.2/102,595 votesLoading...#20 - Keep the Wolves Close
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 12/12/2021
John is put in an awkward position by Gov. Perry; Carter works to earn back Beth's trust; Jamie is in for a big surprise.
Director: Taylor Sheridan
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.2/103,128 votesLoading...#21 - Grass on the Streets and Weeds on the Rooftops
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 1/2/2022
To the Duttons, family is everything. However, newfound truths threaten that bond. Jimmy comes home, and has important decisions to make. Beth takes family matters into her own hands.
Director: Stephen Kay
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.1/103,857 votesLoading...#22 - No Good Horses
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/11/2018
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.
Director: Taylor Sheridan
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.1/103,476 votesLoading...#23 - Coming Home
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/25/2018
As Kayce feels the heat from tribal police, Jamie works some legal magic. Rip recruits a new 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.
Director: Taylor Sheridan
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.1/103,271 votesLoading...#24 - A Monster Is Among Us
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/8/2018
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. Monica begins a tough recovery.
Director: Taylor Sheridan
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.1/102,889 votesLoading...#25 - Touching Your Enemy
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/24/2019
Jamie tries desperately to walk back a previous mistake. Kayce tracks down evidence. Monica and Martin attend a traditional Indian horse relay.
Director: John Dahl
Writer: Taylor Sheridan, John Coveny, Ian McCulloch
The Best Episodes of Yellowstone
Every episode of Yellowstone ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Yellowstone!
Follow the violent world of the Dutton family, who controls the largest contiguous ranch in the United States. Led by their patriarch John Dutton, the...
Genres:WesternDrama
Network:Paramount Network
Best Episodes Summary
"Half the Money" is the best rated episode of "Yellowstone". It scored 9.3/10 based on 4904 votes. Directed by Stephen Kay and written by Taylor Sheridan, it aired on 11/7/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Resurrection Day".