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The Best Episodes Written By Taylor Sheridan

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Sugar Land
    9.0/10(27 votes)

    S3:E6

    Kaitlyn and the team bid to decode hints through a hidden network.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Murder Hornets
    8.7/10(31 votes)

    S3:E4

    A frantic hunt is launched as the team races against time.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - The Unravelling
    8.7/10(26 votes)

    S3:E8

    Kyle's chase sparks fallout as Joe uncovers a wider plot.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - The World Is Purple
    8.7/10(44 votes)

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Beware the Old Soldier
    8.7/10(48 votes)

    S2:E1

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - The Compass Points Home
    8.7/10(33 votes)

    S2:E8

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Kiss the Girls
    8.7/10(25 votes)

    S3:E7

    Kaitlyn and Westfield coordinate a massive search.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Half the Money
    8.6/10(89 votes)

    S4:E1

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - 2381
    8.5/10(30 votes)

    S2:E6

    Events come to a head at the Carrillo estate faster than expected. Josie makes her move.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  10. undefined Season 5 Episode 14 - Life Is a Promise
    8.5/10(39 votes)

    S5:E14

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

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    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - The Spider and the Fly
    8.5/10(38 votes)

    S3:E1

    A covert strike draws Joe into a chain of events.

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    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  12. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - Desire Is All You Need
    8.5/10(112 votes)

    S5:E9

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

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    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Gone Is the Illusion of Order
    8.4/10(38 votes)

    S1:E8

    Unforeseen circumstances leaves the mission in jeopardy. A suspicious Ehsan confronts Cruz before his wedding day. Joe and the team prepare for the worst.

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    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Shatter the Moon
    8.4/10(28 votes)

    S2:E5

    The warehouse discovery rattles the team. Joe is torn between two urgent missions.

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    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Phantom Pain
    8.4/10(38 votes)

    S4:E2

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - The Idiot Army
    8.3/10(23 votes)

    S3:E5

    Joe leads the hunt as her team exposes a hidden network.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Along Came a Spider
    8.3/10(30 votes)

    S2:E3

    Kaitlyn works to drum up support for their plan. Meanwhile, Lioness training begins for Captain Josie Carrillo.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  18. undefined Season 5 Episode 12 - Counting Coup
    8.3/10(33 votes)

    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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    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - No Sorrow Like the Survivor
    8.2/10(39 votes)

    S3:E2

    Kaitlyn races to contain a crisis spiraling across agencies.

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    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - The Bear Is Infected
    8.2/10(28 votes)

    S3:E3

    Joe confronts a breach, driving the team into a risky play.

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    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Five Hundred Children
    8.2/10(27 votes)

    S2:E4

    Joe and Kyle make contact with a potential new source of intel. A newly expanded team conducts a hit with unanticipated results.

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    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Sins of the Father
    8.2/10(38 votes)

    S2:E10

    The feud with the Becks comes to a head as the Duttons scramble to save one of their own.

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    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - All I See Is You
    8.2/10(40 votes)

    S4:E3

    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.

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    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  24. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - A Knife and No Coin
    8.2/10(60 votes)

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  25. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Grass on the Streets and Weeds on the Rooftops
    8.2/10(37 votes)

    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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    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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Taylor Sheridan Ratings Summary

"Sugar Land" is the best rated episode written by Taylor Sheridan. It scored 8.981/10 based on 27 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 9/6/2026 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Murder Hornets".