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The Best Episodes of Yellowstone Season 5

Every episode of Yellowstone Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Yellowstone Season 5!

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Follow the violent world of the Dutton family, who controls the largest contiguous ranch in the United States. Led by their patriarch John Dutton, the family defends their property against constant attack by land developers,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 1 - One Hundred Years Is Nothing
    7.9/10(3727 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  2. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 2 - The Sting of Wisdom
    7.7/10(3106 votes)

    #2 - The Sting of Wisdom

    S5:E2

    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.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  3. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 3 - Tall Drink of Water
    7.8/10(2911 votes)

    #3 - Tall Drink of Water

    S5:E3

    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.

    Director:Christina Alexandra Voros
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  4. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 4 - Horses in Heaven
    7.9/10(2892 votes)

    #4 - Horses in Heaven

    S5:E4

    John makes swift changes at the Capitol, the venom between Jamie and Beth reaches a boiling point, Rip updates John on his solution to the wolves, and the Yellowstone cowboys brand calves.

    Director:Christina Alexandra Voros
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  5. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 5 - Watch 'Em Ride Away
    7.9/10(3207 votes)

    #5 - Watch 'Em Ride Away

    S5:E5

    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.

    Director:Christina Alexandra Voros
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  6. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 6 - Cigarettes, Whiskey, a Meadow and You
    7.8/10(3161 votes)

    #6 - Cigarettes, Whiskey, a Meadow and You

    S5:E6

    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.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  7. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 7 - The Dream Is Not Me
    7.6/10(2764 votes)

    #7 - The Dream Is Not Me

    S5:E7

    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.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  8. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 8 - A Knife and No Coin
    7.8/10(2953 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Christina Alexandra Voros
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  9. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 9 - Desire Is All You Need
    7.1/10(3531 votes)

    #9 - Desire Is All You Need

    S5:E9

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

    Director:Christina Alexandra Voros
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  10. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 10 - The Apocalypse of Change
    7.3/10(2538 votes)

    #10 - The Apocalypse of Change

    S5:E10

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

    Director:Christina Alexandra Voros
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  11. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 11 - Three Fifty-Three
    8.3/10(2646 votes)

    #11 - Three Fifty-Three

    S5:E11

    Beth discusses the fate of the ranch with an unlikely ally. Kayce takes the investigation into his own hands. Jamie looks to advance his political agenda.

    Director:Christina Alexandra Voros
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  12. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 12 - Counting Coup
    7.8/10(2439 votes)

    #12 - 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.

    Director:Christina Alexandra Voros
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  13. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 13 - Give the World Away
    7.1/10(2703 votes)

    #13 - 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.

    Director:Michael Friedman
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  14. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 14 - Life Is a Promise
    7.7/10(3516 votes)

    #14 - Life Is a Promise

    S5:E14

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

    Director:Taylor Sheridan
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"One Hundred Years Is Nothing" is the best rated episode of "Yellowstone" season 5. It scored 7.9/10 based on 3727 votes. Directed by Stephen Kay and written by Taylor Sheridan, it aired on 11/13/2022. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Sting of Wisdom".