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Yellowstone S2E3 — The Reek of Desperation

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Yellowstone•Season 2•Episode 3

The Reek of Desperation

7.9/10 · 3,882 votesJul 10, 201947 min

Ranked #10 of 10 in Season 2•−0.5 vs season avg

Rainwater teams up with Jenkins for a big business deal, but powerful new enemies look to block their plans. John and Beth groom a new political candidate.

Directed byStephen Kay

Written byTaylor Sheridan

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Cast10

Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner

John Dutton

Luke Grimes

Luke Grimes

Kayce Dutton

Kelly Reilly

Kelly Reilly

Beth Dutton

Wes Bentley

Wes Bentley

Jamie Dutton

Cole Hauser

Cole Hauser

Rip Wheeler

Kelsey Asbille

Kelsey Asbille

Monica Dutton

Brecken Merrill

Brecken Merrill

Tate Dutton

Jefferson White

Jefferson White

Jimmy Hurdstrom

Danny Huston

Danny Huston

Dan Jenkins

Gil Birmingham

Gil Birmingham

Thomas Rainwater

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Taylor Sheridan

Taylor Sheridan

Writer

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Gary D. Roach

Editor

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Chad Galster

Editor

Stephen Kay

Stephen Kay

Director

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Gregory D. Liegey

Visual Effects Supervisor

Adam Suschitzky

Adam Suschitzky

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"The Reek of Desperation" is episode 3 of Yellowstone season 2. It scored 7.9/10 from 3,882 votes, ranking #10 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Stephen Kay and written by Taylor Sheridan, it aired on July 10, 2019.

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