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The Best Episodes of Yellowstone

Every episode of Yellowstone ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Yellowstone!

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...

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  1. Background image for The World Is Purple
    8.7/10(29 votes)

    #1 - The World Is Purple

    S3:E10

    Jamie calls a meeting, Beth retaliates, Thomas Rainwater makes John an offer, Mia gives Jimmy an ultimatum, and Kayce receives a surprising endorsement.

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  2. Background image for Half the Money
    8.6/10(69 votes)

    #2 - Half the Money

    S4:E1

    The coordinated attack on the Duttons continues as everyone searches for answers on who is responsible, and Rip delivers on a promise.

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  3. Background image for Three Fifty-Three
    8.3/10(2.3k votes)

    #3 - Three Fifty-Three

    S5:E11

    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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  4. Background image for Daybreak
    8.2/10(121 votes)

    #4 - Daybreak

    S1:E1

    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.

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    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Phantom Pain
    8.2/10(22 votes)

    #5 - Phantom Pain

    S4:E2

    The Yellowstone recovers and begins planning revenge. Rainwater receives an offer from a newcomer. Rip gets a surprise.

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  6. Background image for Grass on the Streets and Weeds on the Rooftops
    8.1/10(22 votes)

    #6 - Grass on the Streets and Weeds on the Rooftops

    S4:E10

    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.

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  8. Background image for A Thundering
    8.0/10(34 votes)

    #7 - A Thundering

    S2:E1

    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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  9. Background image for Sins of the Father
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    #8 - Sins of the Father

    S2:E10

    The feud with the Becks comes to a head as the Duttons scramble to save one of their own.

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  10. Background image for All I See Is You
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    #9 - All I See Is You

    S4:E3

    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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  11. Background image for I Want To Be Him
    8.0/10(24 votes)

    #10 - I Want To Be Him

    S4:E6

    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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  12. Background image for Horses in Heaven
    8.0/10(2.6k votes)

    #11 - Horses in Heaven

    S5:E4

    John makes swift changes at the Capitol, the venom between Jamie and Beth reaches a boiling point, Rip updates John on his solution to the wolves, and the Yellowstone cowboys brand calves.

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  13. Background image for The Long Black Train
    7.9/10(35 votes)

    #12 - The Long Black Train

    S1:E4

    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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  14. Background image for Coming Home
    7.9/10(33 votes)

    #13 - Coming Home

    S1:E5

    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.

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  15. Background image for The Remembering
    7.9/10(33 votes)

    #14 - The Remembering

    S1:E6

    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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  16. Background image for Only Devils Left
    7.9/10(26 votes)

    #15 - Only Devils Left

    S2:E4

    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.

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  17. Background image for Resurrection Day
    7.9/10(27 votes)

    #16 - Resurrection Day

    S2:E7

    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.

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  18. Background image for The Beating
    7.9/10(26 votes)

    #17 - The Beating

    S3:E7

    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.

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  19. Background image for I Killed a Man Today
    7.9/10(26 votes)

    #18 - I Killed a Man Today

    S3:E8

    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.

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  20. Background image for Meaner Than Evil
    7.9/10(27 votes)

    #19 - Meaner Than Evil

    S3:E9

    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.

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  21. Background image for One Hundred Years Is Nothing
    7.9/10(3.5k votes)

    #20 - One Hundred Years Is Nothing

    S5:E1

    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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  22. Background image for Watch 'Em Ride Away
    7.9/10(2.9k votes)

    #21 - Watch 'Em Ride Away

    S5:E5

    John tells Clara to cancel his Capitol meetings so he can brand cattle with the Yellowstone cowboys, and Beth's disdain for a perceived rival reaches a boiling point.

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  23. Background image for The Unravelling (2)
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    #22 - The Unravelling (2)

    S1:E9

    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.

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  24. Background image for New Beginnings
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    #23 - New Beginnings

    S2:E2

    Kayce and Rip come to blows. Beth starts buying up land to protect the ranch. Monica begins a new chapter at the university.

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  25. Background image for Enemies by Monday
    7.8/10(26 votes)

    #24 - Enemies by Monday

    S2:E9

    The Duttons gear up for a final fight with the Becks; Beth helps Monica out of an uncomfortable situation.

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  26. Background image for Going Back to Cali
    7.8/10(25 votes)

    #25 - Going Back to Cali

    S3:E4

    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.

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    Director:John Dahl

Best Episodes Summary

"The World Is Purple" is the best rated episode of "Yellowstone". It scored 8.7/10 based on 29 votes. Directed by Stephen Kay and written by Taylor Sheridan, it aired on 8/23/2020. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Half the Money".