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The Best Episodes of Yellowstone Season 3

Every episode of Yellowstone Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Yellowstone Season 3!

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 family defends their property against constant attack by land developers, an Indian reservation, and America’s first National Park.

Genres:WesternDrama

Season 3 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Yellowstone" season 3 is "You're the Indian Now", rated 7.9/10 from 2740 user votes. It was directed by Stephen Kay and written by Taylor Sheridan. "You're the Indian Now" aired on 6/21/2020 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Freight Trains and Monsters".

  • You're the Indian Now
    7.9/10 2,740 votes

    #1 - You're the Indian Now

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 6/21/2020

    In the wake of the Beck Brothers, John reshuffles the political decks. Beth finds a trespasser on the ranch and learns that he may have big ambitions for the surrounding land. John helps Tate deal with his nightmares.

    Director: Stephen Kay

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • Freight Trains and Monsters
    8.0/10 2,555 votes

    #2 - Freight Trains and Monsters

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 6/28/2020

    Jamie starts a new job. Beth comes to a realization about Market Equities and visits Roarke. Rip searches for another ranch hand. A livestock agent goes too far.

    Director: Stephen Kay

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • An Acceptable Surrender
    8.2/10 2,488 votes

    #3 - 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

  • Going Back to Cali
    8.5/10 2,603 votes

    #4 - 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

  • Cowboys and Dreamers
    8.2/10 2,465 votes

    #5 - 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

  • All for Nothing
    7.9/10 2,422 votes

    #6 - All for Nothing

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 7/26/2020

    Beth reveals a secret to her father. John confronts two cowboys about old feuds. A search gets underway on the reservation.

    Director: Christina Alexandra Voros

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • The Beating
    8.3/10 2,411 votes

    #7 - 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

  • I Killed a Man Today
    8.5/10 2,539 votes

    #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

  • Meaner Than Evil
    8.8/10 2,751 votes

    #9 - 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

  • The World Is Purple
    9.2/10 3,579 votes

    #10 - 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