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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

As the Duttons and the Yellowstone cowboys lay John to rest, the fate of the ranch is revealed.

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.

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.

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.

Kayce makes a bold move. Rip asks for help from a friend in Texas, while the bunkhouse contemplates their future. Jamie attempts to cover his tracks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Jamie receives some surprising news; Beth receives an offer; Jimmy settles in on the road; tensions boil over in the bunkhouse.

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