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The Best Episodes of Yellowstone

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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...

Seasons5

  1. Background image for The World Is Purple
    9.2/10(4.2k 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 Meaner Than Evil
    8.8/10(3.3k votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Background image for Desire Is All You Need
    8.7/10(97 votes)

    #3 - Desire Is All You Need

    S5:E9

    After an event rattles the state of Montana, nothing will ever be the same.

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  4. Background image for Counting Coup
    8.7/10(20 votes)

    #4 - Counting Coup

    S5:E12

    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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  5. Background image for Life Is a Promise
    8.7/10(27 votes)

    #5 - Life Is a Promise

    S5:E14

    As the Duttons and the Yellowstone cowboys lay John to rest, the fate of the ranch is revealed.

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

    #6 - 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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  8. Background image for I Killed a Man Today
    8.5/10(3.1k votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. Background image for Going Back to Cali
    8.4/10(3.1k votes)

    #8 - 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
  10. Background image for The Beating
    8.3/10(2.9k votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. Background image for A Knife and No Coin
    8.3/10(47 votes)

    #10 - A Knife and No Coin

    S5:E8

    Jamie goes through with his plan, John lends support to an unexpected friend, the Yellowstone cowboys embark on a journey, and a flashback reveals the source of Rip's loyalty.

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

    #11 - 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
  13. Background image for Phantom Pain
    8.2/10(22 votes)

    #12 - 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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  14. Background image for Give the World Away
    8.2/10(28 votes)

    #13 - Give the World Away

    S5:E13

    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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  15. Background image for An Acceptable Surrender
    8.1/10(3.0k votes)

    #14 - An Acceptable Surrender

    S3:E3

    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.

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    Director:John Dahl
  16. Background image for Cowboys and Dreamers
    8.1/10(3.0k votes)

    #15 - Cowboys and Dreamers

    S3:E5

    Beth is haunted by her past, Jamie assumes a new role, Kayce helps a family in need, John and Thomas Rainwater find common ground, and Beth's battle with Roarke intensifies.

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

    #16 - 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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  18. Background image for A Thundering
    8.0/10(34 votes)

    #17 - 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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  19. Background image for Sins of the Father
    8.0/10(25 votes)

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

    #19 - 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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  21. Background image for I Want To Be Him
    8.0/10(24 votes)

    #20 - 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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  22. Background image for One Hundred Years Is Nothing
    8.0/10(67 votes)

    #21 - 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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  23. Background image for The Dream Is Not Me
    8.0/10(35 votes)

    #22 - The Dream Is Not Me

    S5:E7

    John deals with a herd problem, Senator Perry delivers news to Thomas Rainwater, Jamie and Sarah plan their next move, and Beth discusses a new business plan with the ranch in mind.

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

    #23 - 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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    7.9/10(33 votes)

    #24 - 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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  26. Background image for The Remembering
    7.9/10(33 votes)

    #25 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"The World Is Purple" is the best rated episode of "Yellowstone". It scored 9.2/10 based on 4243 votes. Directed by Stephen Kay and written by Taylor Sheridan, it aired on 8/23/2020. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Meaner Than Evil".