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The Best Episodes of Yellowstone Season 1

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The Best Episodes of Yellowstone Season 1

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. 8.4/10(3.7k votes)

    #1 - The Unravelling (2)

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    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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  2. 8.2/10(6.7k votes)

    #2 - Daybreak

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    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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  3. 8.2/10(3.5k votes)

    #3 - The Unravelling (1)

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    S1:E8

    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.

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  4. 8.1/10(4.2k votes)

    #4 - No Good Horses

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    S1:E3

    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.

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  5. 8.1/10(3.8k votes)

    #5 - Coming Home

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    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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  6. 8.1/10(3.6k votes)

    #6 - A Monster Is Among Us

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    S1:E7

    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.

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  8. 8.0/10(3.9k votes)

    #7 - The Long Black Train

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    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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  9. 8.0/10(3.6k votes)

    #8 - The Remembering

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    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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  10. 7.9/10(4.5k votes)

    #9 - Kill the Messenger

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    S1:E2

    As the dust settles from the shootout, the Duttons deal with the potential repercussions. John calls in a favor and collects on some old debts. Jamie meets with the governor to do damage control.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Unravelling (2)" is the best rated episode of "Yellowstone" season 1. It scored 8.4/10 based on 3749 votes. Directed by Taylor Sheridan and written by Taylor Sheridan, it aired on 8/22/2018. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Daybreak".