9.3/104,716 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
9.2/103,963 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
9.2/103,636 votesLoading...#3 - The World Is Purple
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 8/23/2020
John sits down at the negotiating table with former friends and foes; as the battle for the future of the Yellowstone heats up, nothing will ever be the same.
Director: Stephen Kay
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.9/103,044 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
8.9/103,437 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
8.8/102,799 votesLoading...#6 - Meaner Than Evil
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 8/16/2020
Jamie confronts his past. Rip approaches Kayce about an old problem. The bunkhouse crew looks to defend two of its own.
Director: Stephen Kay
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.5/102,868 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
8.5/102,588 votesLoading...#8 - I Killed a Man Today
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 8/9/2020
John and Tate enjoy a little horsemanship. Jamie convinces Kayce that Market Equities' offer might be in the family's best interest. 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 sell off part of the ranch. Wade Morrow sends a message to John by exacting revenge upon Colby and Teeter.
Director: Guy Ferland
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.5/103,111 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
8.4/103,293 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
8.4/102,655 votesLoading...#11 - Going Back to Cali
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 7/12/2020
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.
Director: John Dahl
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.3/103,200 votesLoading...#12 - 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
8.3/102,811 votesLoading...#13 - 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
8.3/102,763 votesLoading...#14 - 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
8.3/102,459 votesLoading...#15 - The Beating
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 8/2/2020
Jamie has a major revelation. Beth makes plans for her future. Jimmy meets a rodeo legend. Rip's patience is tested.
Director: Guy Ferland
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.2/105,600 votesLoading...#16 - 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
8.2/103,082 votesLoading...#17 - 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
8.2/102,536 votesLoading...#18 - 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
8.2/102,514 votesLoading...#19 - Cowboys and Dreamers
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 7/19/2020
The reason for Beth and Jamie's toxic relationship is revealed; Kayce bends the rules to help a family in need; and Rip and the boys get into a confrontation with two men from John's past.
Director: Christina Alexandra Voros
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.2/102,495 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
8.2/103,012 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
8.1/103,697 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
8.1/103,344 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
8.1/103,150 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
8.1/102,770 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
Top Episode Ratings Summary
"Half the Money" is the best rated episode of "Yellowstone". It scored 9.3/10 based on 4716 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".