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Yellowstone S5E2 — The Sting of Wisdom

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Yellowstone•Season 5•Episode 2

The Sting of Wisdom

7.7/10 · 3,415 votesNov 13, 202260 min

Ranked #9 of 14 in Season 5•matches the season avg

John makes a passionate speech to the state of Montana, a formidable new opponent from Market Equities arrives on a private jet, and the cowboys on the Yellowstone deal with a new problem.

Directed byStephen Kay

Written byTaylor Sheridan

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Cast16

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

Ryan Bingham

Ryan Bingham

Walker

Finn Little

Finn Little

Carter

Ian Bohen

Ian Bohen

Ryan

Forrie J. Smith

Forrie J. Smith

Lloyd

Denim Richards

Denim Richards

Colby

Wendy Moniz

Wendy Moniz

Lynelle Perry

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Taylor Sheridan

Taylor Sheridan

Writer

C

Chad Galster

Editor

Stephen Kay

Stephen Kay

Director

G

Gregory D. Liegey

Visual Effects Supervisor

Christina Alexandra Voros

Christina Alexandra Voros

Director of Photography

B

Brooke Rupe

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Sting of Wisdom" is episode 2 of Yellowstone season 5. It scored 7.7/10 from 3,415 votes, ranking #9 of 14 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Stephen Kay and written by Taylor Sheridan, it aired on November 13, 2022.

Next: E3 · Tall Drink of Water Best of Season 5