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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 4 - Murder Hornets
    8.8/10(15 votes)

    #1 - Murder Hornets

    S3:E4

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Beware the Old Soldier
    8.7/10(45 votes)

    #2 - Beware the Old Soldier

    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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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - The Compass Points Home
    8.7/10(30 votes)

    #3 - The Compass Points Home

    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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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - The World Is Purple
    8.6/10(39 votes)

    #4 - The World Is Purple

    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 4 Episode 1 - Half the Money
    8.6/10(85 votes)

    #5 - Half the Money

    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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  6. undefined Season 5 Episode 14 - Life Is a Promise
    8.6/10(36 votes)

    #6 - 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:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - 2381
    8.6/10(27 votes)

    #7 - 2381

    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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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - Desire Is All You Need
    8.5/10(109 votes)

    #8 - Desire Is All You Need

    S5:E9

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  9. undefined Season 5 Episode 12 - Counting Coup
    8.5/10(29 votes)

    #9 - 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:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Phantom Pain
    8.4/10(34 votes)

    #10 - Phantom Pain

    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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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Gone Is the Illusion of Order
    8.4/10(35 votes)

    #11 - Gone Is the Illusion of Order

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - The Idiot Army
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    #12 - The Idiot Army

    S3:E5

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Along Came a Spider
    8.3/10(26 votes)

    #13 - Along Came a Spider

    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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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Shatter the Moon
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    #14 - Shatter the Moon

    S2:E5

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - The Spider and the Fly
    8.3/10(19 votes)

    #15 - The Spider and the Fly

    S3:E1

    A covert strike draws Joe into a chain of events.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Sins of the Father
    8.2/10(33 votes)

    #16 - Sins of the Father

    S2:E10

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  17. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - All I See Is You
    8.2/10(36 votes)

    #17 - All I See Is You

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  18. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Grass on the Streets and Weeds on the Rooftops
    8.2/10(33 votes)

    #18 - Grass on the Streets and Weeds on the Rooftops

    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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  19. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - A Knife and No Coin
    8.2/10(56 votes)

    #19 - 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:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Five Hundred Children
    8.2/10(24 votes)

    #20 - Five Hundred Children

    S2:E4

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  21. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - No Sorrow Like the Survivor
    8.2/10(21 votes)

    #21 - No Sorrow Like the Survivor

    S3:E2

    Kaitlyn races to contain a crisis spiraling across agencies.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  22. undefined Season 5 Episode 7 - The Dream Is Not Me
    8.1/10(43 votes)

    #22 - 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:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  23. undefined Season 5 Episode 13 - Give the World Away
    8.1/10(36 votes)

    #23 - 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:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - The Choice of Failure
    8.1/10(33 votes)

    #24 - The Choice of Failure

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - The Devil Has Aces
    8.1/10(27 votes)

    #25 - The Devil Has Aces

    S2:E7

    Despite Joe's weakened state, the team is forced back to Iraq to make a point.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Taylor Sheridan

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Taylor Sheridan Ratings Summary

"Murder Hornets" is the best rated episode written by Taylor Sheridan. It scored 8.8/10 based on 15 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 8/23/2026 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Beware the Old Soldier".