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The Worst Episodes of Yellowstone

Every episode of Yellowstone ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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...
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Give the World Away" is the worst rated episode of "Yellowstone". It scored 7.1/10 based on 759 votes. Directed by Michael Friedman and written by Taylor Sheridan, it aired on 12/8/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Desire Is All You Need".

  • Give the World Away
    7.1/10759 votes
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    #1 - Give the World Away

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 12/8/2024

    Jamie begins to spiral, and later seeks advice. Beth and Travis make a deal. Kayce has an idea about the future of the ranch.

    Director: Michael Friedman

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • Desire Is All You Need
    7.2/102,045 votes
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    #2 - Desire Is All You Need

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 11/10/2024

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

    Director: Christina Alexandra Voros

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • The Apocalypse of Change
    7.4/101,211 votes
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    #3 - The Apocalypse of Change

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 11/17/2024

    Beth comes to a chilling realization. Kayce reaches out to an old friend in search of information. Jamie meets with Market Equities.

    Director: Christina Alexandra Voros

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • The Dream Is Not Me
    7.6/102,096 votes
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    #4 - The Dream Is Not Me

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 12/18/2022

    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.

    Director: Stephen Kay

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • No Such Thing as Fair
    7.7/102,525 votes
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    #5 - No Such Thing as Fair

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 12/26/2021

    John and Beth squabble; Jimmy has an important decision to make; Kayce begins a new quest; Jamie realizes Garrett's past might affect his own future.

    Director: Stephen Kay

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • Under a Blanket of Red
    7.8/102,837 votes
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    #6 - Under a Blanket of Red

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 11/28/2021

    John and Kayce are forced to deal with some newcomers in town; Lloyd is in the doghouse with Rip, and finds purpose in teaching Carter; Jamie seeks information about his father.

    Director: Christina Alexandra Voros

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • The Sting of Wisdom
    7.8/102,461 votes
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    #7 - The Sting of Wisdom

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 11/13/2022

    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.

    Director: Stephen Kay

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • Cigarettes, Whiskey, a Meadow and You
    7.8/102,471 votes
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    #8 - Cigarettes, Whiskey, a Meadow and You

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 12/11/2022

    The Yellowstone enjoys an almost-perfect day branding cattle, Montana gets an unexpected visitor, Sarah sinks her teeth into Jamie, and Thomas Rainwater deals with a challenger from within.

    Director: Stephen Kay

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • Kill the Messenger
    7.9/104,074 votes
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    #9 - Kill the Messenger

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/27/2018

    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.

    Director: Taylor Sheridan

    Writer: N/A

  • The Reek of Desperation
    7.9/102,893 votes
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    #10 - The Reek of Desperation

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/10/2019

    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.

    Director: Stephen Kay

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • You're the Indian Now
    7.9/102,887 votes
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    #11 - You're the Indian Now

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 6/21/2020

    John makes a deal with Governor Perry, Beth is uneasy about a hospitality company's presence near the ranch, Monica asks for a favor, and Jamie gets a new opportunity.

    Director: Stephen Kay

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • Freight Trains and Monsters
    7.9/102,689 votes
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    #12 - Freight Trains and Monsters

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 6/28/2020

    The Duttons open camp, which proves to be the best therapy for Tate. Jamie and Hendon agree to teach a lesson to two criminals, but it does not go as intended. Beth learns more about Roarke's business plans. Teeter joins the bunkhouse.

    Director: Stephen Kay

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • All for Nothing
    7.9/102,555 votes
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    #13 - All for Nothing

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 7/26/2020

    Kayce and Monica help search for a missing Indigenous woman, Market Equities presents Jamie with a lucrative offer, and John finds out about Beth and Jamie's secret.

    Director: Christina Alexandra Voros

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • Tall Drink of Water
    7.9/102,271 votes
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    #14 - Tall Drink of Water

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 11/20/2022

    Beth heads to Salt Lake City to take care of unfinished business, a trap's set for Jamie, Kayce makes an important decision for his family, and Thomas Rainwater deals with mounting pressure.

    Director: Christina Alexandra Voros

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • Watch 'Em Ride Away
    7.9/102,526 votes
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    #15 - Watch 'Em Ride Away

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 12/4/2022

    John tells Clara to cancel his Capitol meetings so he can brand cattle with the Yellowstone cowboys, and Beth's disdain for a perceived rival reaches a boiling point.

    Director: Christina Alexandra Voros

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • A Knife and No Coin
    7.9/102,245 votes
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    #16 - A Knife and No Coin

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 1/1/2023

    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.

    Director: Christina Alexandra Voros

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • The Long Black Train
    8.0/103,606 votes
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    #17 - The Long Black Train

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/18/2018

    A secret about John comes to the surface. Beth shows Jenkins a rough night out. Quality time with Tate leads to a close call.

    Director: Taylor Sheridan

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • The Remembering
    8.0/103,330 votes
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    #18 - The Remembering

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/1/2018

    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.

    Director: Taylor Sheridan

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • New Beginnings
    8.0/103,028 votes
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    #19 - New Beginnings

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/26/2019

    Kayce and Rip come to blows. Beth starts buying up land to protect the ranch. Monica begins a new chapter at the university.

    Director: Ed Bianchi

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • I Want To Be Him
    8.0/102,583 votes
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    #20 - I Want To Be Him

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 12/5/2021

    Beth confronts her father's houseguest; Kayce and his family search for a new home; Jamie seeks answers from Garrett; Lloyd loses his cool.

    Director: Christina Alexandra Voros

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • No Kindness for the Coward
    8.0/102,517 votes
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    #21 - No Kindness for the Coward

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 12/19/2021

    Tensions escalate with the protestors, but Beth has a plan. Jimmy and Emily get closer. Monica and Kayce share a special moment.

    Director: Taylor Sheridan

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • One Hundred Years Is Nothing
    8.0/102,970 votes
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    #22 - One Hundred Years Is Nothing

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 11/13/2022

    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.

    Director: Stephen Kay

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • Horses in Heaven
    8.0/102,235 votes
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    #23 - Horses in Heaven

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 11/27/2022

    John makes swift changes at the Capitol, the venom between Jamie and Beth reaches a boiling point, Rip updates John on his solution to the wolves, and the Yellowstone cowboys brand calves.

    Director: Christina Alexandra Voros

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • No Good Horses
    8.1/103,833 votes
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    #24 - No Good Horses

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/11/2018

    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.

    Director: Taylor Sheridan

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan

  • Coming Home
    8.1/103,457 votes
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    #25 - Coming Home

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/25/2018

    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.

    Director: Taylor Sheridan

    Writer: Taylor Sheridan