7.2/101,481 votesLoading...#1 - 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
7.5/10421 votesLoading...#2 - 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
7.6/101,991 votesLoading...#3 - 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
7.7/102,478 votesLoading...#4 - 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
7.8/102,793 votesLoading...#5 - 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
7.8/102,352 votesLoading...#6 - 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
7.8/102,365 votesLoading...#7 - 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
7.9/103,993 votesLoading...#8 - 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
7.9/102,838 votesLoading...#9 - 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
7.9/102,836 votesLoading...#10 - 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
7.9/102,515 votesLoading...#11 - 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
7.9/102,170 votesLoading...#12 - 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
7.9/102,426 votesLoading...#13 - 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
7.9/102,108 votesLoading...#14 - 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
8.0/103,544 votesLoading...#15 - 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
8.0/103,269 votesLoading...#16 - 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
8.0/102,971 votesLoading...#17 - 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
8.0/102,645 votesLoading...#18 - 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
8.0/102,535 votesLoading...#19 - 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
8.0/102,470 votesLoading...#20 - 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
8.0/102,833 votesLoading...#21 - 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
8.0/102,134 votesLoading...#22 - 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
8.1/103,759 votesLoading...#23 - 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
8.1/103,396 votesLoading...#24 - 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
8.1/103,198 votesLoading...#25 - 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
The Worst Episodes of Yellowstone
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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...
Genres:WesternDrama
Network:Paramount Network
Worst Episodes Summary
"Desire Is All You Need" is the worst rated episode of "Yellowstone". It scored 7.2/10 based on 1481 votes. Directed by Christina Alexandra Voros and written by Taylor Sheridan, it aired on 11/10/2024. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Apocalypse of Change".