The Best Episodes Written By Taylor Sheridan

Every TV Episode Written by Taylor Sheridan Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for The World Is Purple
    8.7/10(29 votes)

    #1 - The World Is Purple

    S3:E10

    Jamie calls a meeting, Beth retaliates, Thomas Rainwater makes John an offer, Mia gives Jimmy an ultimatum, and Kayce receives a surprising endorsement.

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  2. Background image for Desire Is All You Need
    8.7/10(98 votes)

    #2 - Desire Is All You Need

    S5:E9

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

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  3. Background image for Counting Coup
    8.7/10(21 votes)

    #3 - Counting Coup

    S5:E12

    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.

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  4. Background image for Life Is a Promise
    8.7/10(28 votes)

    #4 - Life Is a Promise

    S5:E14

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

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  5. Background image for Half the Money
    8.6/10(69 votes)

    #5 - Half the Money

    S4:E1

    The coordinated attack on the Duttons continues as everyone searches for answers on who is responsible, and Rip delivers on a promise.

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  6. Background image for This Piece of My Soul
    8.6/10(10 votes)

    #6 - This Piece of My Soul

    S1:E10

    Kingstown Prison descends into total chaos. Mike desperately works to help stop a riot that will have serious consequences for all involved.

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  7. Background image for This Is Not Your Heaven
    8.5/10(26 votes)

    #7 - This Is Not Your Heaven

    S1:E10

    James and Margaret face a heavy decision. Shea and Thomas take bold action to help one of their own.

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  8. Background image for The Killing Season
    8.5/10(26 votes)

    #8 - The Killing Season

    S2:E1

    The winter brings new challenges and dangers for the Duttons. Meanwhile, Spencer and Alexandra set off on separate journeys.

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  9. Background image for Beware the Old Soldier
    8.5/10(30 votes)

    #9 - Beware the Old Soldier

    S2:E1

    Joe, Kyle, and the QRF team embark on a timely extraction after a high-ranking government official is kidnapped by a cartel.

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  10. Background image for The Compass Points Home
    8.5/10(15 votes)

    #10 - The Compass Points Home

    S2:E8

    Operation Sky Hawk is a go as Kaitlyn and Westfield pressure Pablo to side with them.

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  11. Background image for The Mayor of Kingstown
    8.4/10(34 votes)

    #11 - The Mayor of Kingstown

    S1:E1

    Brothers Mitch and Mike McLusky navigate Kingstown, home to multiple prisons, as they act as the liaisons between prisoners and the community. When a young guard, Sam, is set up to deliver a letter for a prisoner, Mike works to get him off the hook.

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  12. Background image for A Knife and No Coin
    8.3/10(47 votes)

    #12 - A Knife and No Coin

    S5:E8

    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.

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  13. Background image for The Fangs of Freedom
    8.3/10(25 votes)

    #13 - The Fangs of Freedom

    S1:E5

    Shea and Thomas cope with the aftermath of the river crossing, but there is little time to grieve and no shortage of challenges ahead. Elsa and Ennis share a romantic moment.

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  14. Background image for The Crumbs of Hope
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    #14 - The Crumbs of Hope

    S1:E10

    Tommy and Cami discuss whether to gamble or play it safe. The cartel makes a move.

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  15. Background image for Phantom Pain
    8.2/10(22 votes)

    #15 - Phantom Pain

    S4:E2

    The Yellowstone recovers and begins planning revenge. Rainwater receives an offer from a newcomer. Rip gets a surprise.

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  16. Background image for Give the World Away
    8.2/10(29 votes)

    #16 - Give the World Away

    S5:E13

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

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  17. Background image for Behind Us, A Cliff
    8.2/10(32 votes)

    #17 - Behind Us, A Cliff

    S1:E2

    Thomas and Shea recruit James and some local cowboys to corral a herd of cattle. As they begin their journey, the caravan is confronted with some of the many dangers they will face along the way.

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  18. Background image for Racing Clouds
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    #18 - Racing Clouds

    S1:E9

    A misunderstanding leads to a battle with serious consequences.

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  19. Background image for Dreamers and Losers
    8.2/10(20 votes)

    #19 - Dreamers and Losers

    S1:E2

    Tommy deals with the aftermath of a tragedy at the oil patch. Dynamics are disrupted when Ainsley moves into the oil house

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  20. Background image for Where Is Home
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    #20 - Where Is Home

    S1:E5

    Tommy and his crew receive an unwelcome visit at the patch. Angela hosts family dinner at the oil house.

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  21. Background image for Beware the Second Beating
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    #21 - Beware the Second Beating

    S1:E6

    Angela is caught off-guard when visiting Victor. The Norris family rallies around Cooper during his greatest time of need.

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  22. Background image for Daybreak
    8.1/10(125 votes)

    #22 - Daybreak

    S1:E1

    The Dutton family, owners of the largest ranch in Montana, fight ruthlessly to keep their land from the neighboring Indian reservation and the new chief seeking to reclaim it.

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  23. Background image for Grass on the Streets and Weeds on the Rooftops
    8.1/10(22 votes)

    #23 - Grass on the Streets and Weeds on the Rooftops

    S4:E10

    To the Duttons, family is everything. However, newfound truths threaten that bond. Jimmy comes home, and has important decisions to make. Beth takes family matters into her own hands.

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  24. Background image for One Hundred Years Is Nothing
    8.1/10(69 votes)

    #24 - One Hundred Years Is Nothing

    S5:E1

    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.

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  25. Background image for Lightning Yellow Hair
    8.1/10(24 votes)

    #25 - Lightning Yellow Hair

    S1:E7

    Elsa makes an unlikely friend. The group faces a harrowing challenge from mother nature. The camp searches for one of their own.

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Taylor Sheridan Ratings Summary

"The World Is Purple" is the best rated episode written by Taylor Sheridan. It scored 8.7/10 based on 29 votes. It was directed by Stephen Kay. It aired on 8/23/2020 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Desire Is All You Need".