The Best Episodes Written By Taylor Sheridan
Every TV Episode Written by Taylor Sheridan Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Taylor Sheridan Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Taylor Sheridan is "This Piece of My Soul", rated 8.6/10 from 7 user votes. It was "directed by Stephen Kay". "This Piece of My Soul" aired on 1/9/2022 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "The World Is Purple".
8.6/10 7 votes#1 - This Piece of My Soul
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/9/2022
Kingstown Prison descends into total chaos. Mike desperately works to help stop a riot that will have serious consequences for all involved.
Director: Stephen Kay
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.4/10 21 votes#2 - The World Is Purple
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 8/23/2020
John sits down at the negotiating table with former friends and foes; as the battle for the future of the Yellowstone heats up, nothing will ever be the same.
Director: Stephen Kay
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.3/10 12 votes#3 - The Choice of Failure
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/6/2023
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.
Director: Anthony Byrne
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.2/10 13 votes#4 - The Fangs of Freedom
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/16/2022
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.
Director: Christina Alexandra Voros
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.1/10 10 votes#5 - Gone Is the Illusion of Order
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/3/2023
Unforeseen circumstances leave the mission in jeopardy. A suspicious Ehsan confronts Cruz before his wedding day. Joe and the team prepare for the worst.
Director: John Hillcoat
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.1/10 18 votes#6 - Behind Us, A Cliff
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/19/2021
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.
Director: Ben Richardson
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.0/10 24 votes#7 - 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
8.0/10 40 votes#8 - Half the Money
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 11/7/2021
The coordinated attack on the Duttons continues as everyone searches for answers on who is responsible, and Rip delivers on a promise.
Director: Stephen Kay
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.0/10 15 votes#9 - Phantom Pain
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 11/7/2021
The Yellowstone recovers and begins planning revenge. Rainwater receives an offer from a newcomer. Rip gets a surprise.
Director: Stephen Kay
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.0/10 14 votes#10 - This Is Not Your Heaven
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2/27/2022
James and Margaret face a heavy decision. Shea and Thomas take bold action to help one of their own.
Director: Ben Richardson
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
7.9/10 24 votes#11 - 1883
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/19/2021
The Dutton family embarks on a journey west through the last bastion of untamed America. James arrives in Texas, where he and his family prepare to make their way through The Great Plains in search of a new home and the promise of opportunity.
Director: Taylor Sheridan
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
7.9/10 24 votes#12 - 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
7.9/10 21 votes#13 - 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
7.9/10 19 votes#14 - Sins of the Father
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 8/28/2019
The feud with the Becks comes to a head as the Duttons scramble to save one of their own.
Director: Stephen Kay
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
7.9/10 17 votes#15 - All I See Is You
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 11/14/2021
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.
Director: Guy Ferland
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
7.9/10 12 votes#16 - Lightning Yellow Hair
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/6/2022
Elsa makes an unlikely friend. The group faces a harrowing challenge from mother nature. The camp searches for one of their own.
Director: Christina Alexandra Voros
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
7.9/10 14 votes#17 - The Beating
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/23/2023
Joe continues her training with Cruz whose methods are questionable. Cruz starts to build a relationship with Aaliyah. Kate gets into a fight during her soccer game. Neal has to deliver difficult news to a patient.
Director: John Hillcoat
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
7.9/10 11 votes#18 - Bruise Like a Fist
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/30/2023
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.
Director: Anthony Byrne
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
7.8/10 22 votes#19 - 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
7.8/10 20 votes#20 - Only Devils Left
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/17/2019
The Duttons try to figure out who's sabotaging their ranch, and Thomas Rainwater breaks ground on his casino, putting all the ranchers' businesses in jeopardy.
Director: Stephen Kay
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
7.8/10 19 votes#21 - I Killed a Man Today
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 8/9/2020
John and Tate enjoy a little horsemanship. Jamie convinces Kayce that Market Equities' offer might be in the family's best interest. Willa Hays and Beth play tug-of-war with each other's companies' stock. Monica departs on a dangerous mission to bring justice to Native women. Beth unsuccessfully attempts to convince John to sell off part of the ranch. Wade Morrow sends a message to John by exacting revenge upon Colby and Teeter.
Director: Guy Ferland
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
7.8/10 13 votes#22 - Grass on the Streets and Weeds on the Rooftops
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 1/2/2022
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.
Director: Stephen Kay
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
7.8/10 15 votes#23 - 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
7.8/10 9 votes#24 - Wish the Fight Away
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/27/2023
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.
Director: John Hillcoat
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
7.8/10 36 votes#25 - Sacrificial Soldiers
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/23/2023
Things go awry for Joe and her team during a mission out in the field. Joe is left devastated. Upon her return home, Joe's family life presents it's own challenges. Cruz tries to escape a dangerous situation. Joe must choose an agent.
Director: John Hillcoat
Writer: Taylor Sheridan