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 Compass Points Home
    9.1/10(13 votes)

    #1 - The Compass Points Home

    Missing info
    S2:E8

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

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  2. Background image for Beware the Old Soldier
    8.8/10(27 votes)

    #2 - Beware the Old Soldier

    Missing info
    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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  3. Background image for 2831
    8.8/10(12 votes)

    #3 - 2831

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    S2:E6

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

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

    #4 - The World Is Purple

    Missing info
    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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  5. Background image for Desire Is All You Need
    8.7/10(97 votes)

    #5 - Desire Is All You Need

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    S5:E9

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

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  6. Background image for Counting Coup
    8.7/10(20 votes)

    #6 - Counting Coup

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    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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  7. Background image for Life Is a Promise
    8.7/10(27 votes)

    #7 - Life Is a Promise

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    S5:E14

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

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  8. Background image for Along Came a Spider
    8.7/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Along Came a Spider

    Missing info
    S2:E3

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

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

    #9 - Half the Money

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

    #10 - This Piece of My Soul

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    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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  11. Background image for The Killing Season
    8.5/10(25 votes)

    #11 - The Killing Season

    Missing info
    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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  12. Background image for Five Hundred Children
    8.5/10(10 votes)

    #12 - Five Hundred Children

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    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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  13. Background image for Shatter the Moon
    8.5/10(10 votes)

    #13 - Shatter the Moon

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    S2:E5

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

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  14. Background image for The Mayor of Kingstown
    8.5/10(33 votes)

    #14 - The Mayor of Kingstown

    Missing info
    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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  15. Background image for The Fangs of Freedom
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    #15 - The Fangs of Freedom

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    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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  16. Background image for This Is Not Your Heaven
    8.4/10(24 votes)

    #16 - This Is Not Your Heaven

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

    #17 - A Knife and No Coin

    Missing info
    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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  18. Background image for Gone Is the Illusion of Order
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #18 - Gone Is the Illusion of Order

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    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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  19. Background image for Daybreak
    8.2/10(121 votes)

    #19 - Daybreak

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

    #20 - Phantom Pain

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    S4:E2

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

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  21. Background image for Give the World Away
    8.2/10(28 votes)

    #21 - Give the World Away

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    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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  22. Background image for Lightning Yellow Hair
    8.2/10(22 votes)

    #22 - Lightning Yellow Hair

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    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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  23. Background image for Bruise Like a Fist
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #23 - Bruise Like a Fist

    Missing info
    S1:E3

    Cruz is invited to spend the weekend with Aaliyah and her inner-circle. Joe keeps Kaitlyn informed of Cruz's progress. Kyle comes to Joe desperate for help with an asset.

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  24. Background image for The Choice of Failure
    8.2/10(19 votes)

    #24 - The Choice of Failure

    Missing info
    S1:E4

    Cruz is put in a compromising position while out with Aaliyah and friends in the Hamptons, causing Joe and Kaitlyn to doubt her. Kaitlyn and Westfield confront Kyle over what happened at the border, complicating things further for Joe and her team.

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  25. Background image for Wish the Fight Away
    8.2/10(16 votes)

    #25 - Wish the Fight Away

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    S1:E7

    While shopping in Manhattan for the wedding, Aaliyah and Cruz get closer. Kate returns home only to say goodbye to her mom once again. Joe guides Cruz through internal struggle and doubt in completing the mission.

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Taylor Sheridan Ratings Summary

"The Compass Points Home" is the best rated episode written by Taylor Sheridan. It scored 9.1/10 based on 13 votes. It was directed by Stephen Kay. It aired on 12/8/2024 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Beware the Old Soldier".