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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 Worst Episode
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    Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 9 - Desire Is All You Need
    7.0/10(3597 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 13 - Give the World Away
    7.1/10(2774 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 10 - The Apocalypse of Change
    7.3/10(2604 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 7 - The Dream Is Not Me
    7.6/10(2817 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Yellowstone Season 4 Episode 9 - No Such Thing as Fair
    7.7/10(3167 votes)

    #5 - No Such Thing as Fair

    S4:E9

    John and Beth squabble; Jimmy has an important decision to make; Kayce begins a new quest; Jamie realizes Garrett's past might affect his own future.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  6. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 2 - The Sting of Wisdom
    7.7/10(3161 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 14 - Life Is a Promise
    7.7/10(3602 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Yellowstone Season 1 Episode 2 - Kill the Messenger
    7.8/10(4967 votes)

    #8 - Kill the Messenger

    S1:E2

    As the dust settles from the shootout, the Duttons deal with the potential repercussions. John calls in a favor and collects on some old debts. Jamie meets with the governor to do damage control.

    Director:Taylor Sheridan
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Yellowstone Season 3 Episode 1 - You're the Indian Now
    7.8/10(3587 votes)

    #9 - You're the Indian Now

    S3:E1

    John makes a deal with Governor Perry, Beth is uneasy about a hospitality company's presence near the ranch, Monica asks for a favor, and Jamie gets a new opportunity.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  10. Yellowstone Season 3 Episode 6 - All for Nothing
    7.8/10(3192 votes)

    #10 - All for Nothing

    S3:E6

    Kayce and Monica help search for a missing Indigenous woman, Market Equities presents Jamie with a lucrative offer, and John finds out about Beth and Jamie's secret.

    Director:Christina Alexandra Voros
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  11. Yellowstone Season 4 Episode 5 - Under a Blanket of Red
    7.8/10(3484 votes)

    #11 - Under a Blanket of Red

    S4:E5

    John and Kayce are forced to deal with some newcomers in town; Lloyd is in the doghouse with Rip, and finds purpose in teaching Carter; Jamie seeks information about his father.

    Director:Christina Alexandra Voros
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  12. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 3 - Tall Drink of Water
    7.8/10(2965 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 6 - Cigarettes, Whiskey, a Meadow and You
    7.8/10(3218 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 8 - A Knife and No Coin
    7.8/10(3007 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 12 - Counting Coup
    7.8/10(2510 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Yellowstone Season 1 Episode 4 - The Long Black Train
    7.9/10(4407 votes)

    #16 - The Long Black Train

    S1:E4

    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

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  17. Yellowstone Season 2 Episode 3 - The Reek of Desperation
    7.9/10(3587 votes)

    #17 - The Reek of Desperation

    S2:E3

    Rainwater teams up with Jenkins for a big business deal, but powerful new enemies look to block their plans. John and Beth groom a new political candidate.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  18. Yellowstone Season 3 Episode 2 - Freight Trains and Monsters
    7.9/10(3356 votes)

    #18 - Freight Trains and Monsters

    S3:E2

    The Duttons open camp, which proves to be the best therapy for Tate. Jamie and Hendon agree to teach a lesson to two criminals, but it does not go as intended. Beth learns more about Roarke's business plans. Teeter joins the bunkhouse.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  19. Yellowstone Season 4 Episode 6 - I Want To Be Him
    7.9/10(3235 votes)

    #19 - I Want To Be Him

    S4:E6

    Beth confronts her father's houseguest; Kayce and his family search for a new home; Jamie seeks answers from Garrett; Lloyd loses his cool.

    Director:Christina Alexandra Voros
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  20. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 1 - One Hundred Years Is Nothing
    7.9/10(3787 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 4 - Horses in Heaven
    7.9/10(2947 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 5 - Watch 'Em Ride Away
    7.9/10(3263 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Yellowstone Season 1 Episode 5 - Coming Home
    8.0/10(4230 votes)

    #23 - Coming Home

    S1:E5

    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

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  24. Yellowstone Season 1 Episode 6 - The Remembering
    8.0/10(4090 votes)

    #24 - The Remembering

    S1:E6

    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

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  25. Yellowstone Season 2 Episode 2 - New Beginnings
    8.0/10(3737 votes)

    #25 - New Beginnings

    S2:E2

    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

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Desire Is All You Need" is the worst rated episode of "Yellowstone". It scored 7/10 based on 3597 votes. Directed by Christina Alexandra Voros and written by Taylor Sheridan, it aired on 11/10/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Give the World Away".