Plot Synopsis

YELLOWSTONE is a one-hour scripted series that centers on John Dutton, who controls the largest contiguous ranch in the United States, which is under constant attack by those it borders -- land developers, an Indian reservation, and America's first National Park. It is an intense study of a violent world far from media scrutiny -- where land grabs make developers billions, and politicians are bought and sold by the world's largest oil and lumber corporations. Where drinking water poisoned by fracking wells and unsolved murders are not news: they are a consequence of living in the new frontier. It is the best and worst of America seen through the eyes of a family that represents both.

Season 2 of YELLOWSTONE premiered on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT on Paramount Network, with a simulcast on CMT. Amid shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds, and hard-earned respect, the ranch is in constant conflict with those it borders: an expanding town, an Indian reservation, and America's first national park. In the season opener, "A Thundering," Kayce settles into his new role at the Ranch, a damaging article threatens to expose John, and Rainwater pitches his new plan to the tribal council.

YELLOWSTONE returned for its third season on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at 9pm ET/PT on Paramount Network, with a simulcast on TV Land. Season 3 adds newcomer Josh Holloway as Roarke Morris, a hedge fund manager with ambitious plans in Montana concerning the Dutton family. Additional newcomers this season include Eden Brolin, Hassie Harrison and Jennifer Landon. In the season opener, "You're the Indian Now," John reshuffles the political decks in the wake of the Beck Brothers. Beth finds a trespasser on the ranch and learns that he may have big ambitions for the surrounding land, and John helps Tate deal with his nightmares.

Season 4 of YELLOWSTONE premiered on Sunday, November 7, 2021 from 8-10:20pm ET/PT on Paramount, with a simulcast on TV Land, CMT, and Pop. Jacki Weaver, Piper Perabo and Kathryn Kelly join the cast, respectively guest starring as: Caroline Warner, CEO of Market Equities; Summer Higgins, an outside protestor from Portland who is against the state funded police force; and Emily, a vet tech who soon strikes up a relationship with the new cowboy. In the two-episode season opener, the coordinated attack on the Duttons continues as everyone searches for answers on who is responsible; meanwhile, Rip delivers on a promise.

The fifth season of YELLOWSTONE premiered with two episodes on Sunday, November 13, 2022 from 8-10:30pm ET/PT on Paramount, with a simulcast on MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, TV Land, Pop, and CMT. John Dutton is sworn in as Governor of Montana; as John settles into the powers of his new office, he makes bold moves to protect the Yellowstone from his opponents; the bunkhouse and the Duttons enjoy the Governor's ball.
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On Sunday, January 1, 2023 at 8pm ET/PT, Paramount premiered "A Knife and No Coin," the 65-minute mid-season finale of YELLOWSTONE, with a simulcast on CMT. Jamie goes through with his plan; John has a request for Monica and lends support to an unexpected friend; the Yellowstone cowboys embark on a big change; a flashback reveals a source of Rip's loyalty.