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 family defends their property against constant attack by land developers, an Indian reservation, and America’s first National Park.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Yellowstone" is "Cigarettes, Whiskey, a Meadow and You", rated 6.9/10 from 15 user votes. It was directed by Stephen Kay and written by Taylor Sheridan. "Cigarettes, Whiskey, a Meadow and You" aired on 12/11/2022 and is rated 0.4 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "The Sting of Wisdom".
6.9/10 15 votes#1 - 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
7.3/10 15 votes#2 - 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
7.5/10 15 votes#3 - 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
7.5/10 15 votes#4 - 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
7.5/10 15 votes#5 - 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
7.6/10 14 votes#6 - 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
7.7/10 2,392 votes#7 - 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
7.7/10 26 votes#8 - 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
7.8/10 2,709 votes#9 - 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
7.8/10 15 votes#10 - 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
7.9/10 3,876 votes#11 - 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
7.9/10 2,740 votes#12 - 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
7.9/10 2,422 votes#13 - 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
8.0/10 3,429 votes#14 - 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
8.0/10 3,159 votes#15 - 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
8.0/10 2,745 votes#16 - 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
8.0/10 2,555 votes#17 - 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
8.0/10 2,449 votes#18 - 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
8.0/10 2,390 votes#19 - 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
8.1/10 3,637 votes#20 - 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
8.1/10 3,288 votes#21 - 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
8.1/10 3,093 votes#22 - A Monster Is Among Us
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/8/2018
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.
Director: Taylor Sheridan
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.1/10 2,876 votes#23 - 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
8.1/10 2,722 votes#24 - Touching Your Enemy
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/24/2019
Jamie tries desperately to walk back a previous mistake. Kayce tracks down evidence. Monica and Martin attend a traditional Indian horse relay.
Director: John Dahl
Writer: Taylor Sheridan, John Coveny, Ian McCulloch
8.1/10 2,656 votes#25 - All I See Is You
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 11/14/2021
John seeks revenge with help from some unexpected allies. Kayce solves a problem with an unconventional method. Beth gives Carter his options. Jimmy prepares for a change.
Director: Guy Ferland
Writer: Taylor Sheridan