The first season of Yellowstone premiered June 20, 2018 and concluded on August 22, 2018, after years of work by Taylor Sheridan; Sheridan had been working on the series in 2013. The first script was greenlit by Paramount Network May 3, 2017.
The first season was followed by a second season.
Plot[]
John Dutton is the seventh generation owner of Yellowstone Dutton Ranch, the largest ranch in the United States, and still growing, however the land is under constant threat from a land developer who wants to construct condos upon his land and a Native American casino mogul seeking what he believed to be his peoples birthright. His eldest son, Lee, is meant to run the ranch after he passes, his daughter Beth represents one of the largest bank firms in America, and his middle son, Jamie, seeks a political career as Montana's Attorney Gerenal. His youngest son, Kayce, however resists the idea of returning to support the ranch, since he lives on the Reservation with his wife, Monica, and their son, Tate, also it is due to the shady business that occurs on and off the land.
Cast and Characters[]
Episodes[]
No. | No. | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Date |
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1 | 1 | Daybreak | Taylor Sheridan John Linson |
Taylor Sheridan | June 20, 2018 |
In the series premiere of Yellowstone, John Dutton, patriarch of a Mountain ranching family and owner of the largest ranch in the US, fights to defend his land and his family from the modern-day forces that threaten his way of life: land developers, an Indian reservation and America's first National Park. | |||||
2 | 2 | Kill the Messenger | Taylor Sheridan John Linson |
Taylor Sheridan | June 27, 2018 |
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. | |||||
3 | 3 | No Good Horses | Taylor Sheridan | Taylor Sheridan | July 11, 2018 |
The Dutton's deal with a painful family anniversary. Kayce saves a young girl from danger. Jamie and Beth plan their respective political careers. Rainwater makes an ominous threat to the Dutton legacy. | |||||
4 | 4 | The Long Black Train | Taylor Sheridan | Taylor Sheridan | July 18, 2018 |
Kayce and Monica deal with the aftermath of a family death, a secret about John is revealed, Tate has a close call, and Beth gives Dan Jenkins a rough night out on the town. | |||||
5 | 5 | Coming Home | Taylor Sheridan | Taylor Sheridan | July 25, 2018 |
John tries to convince Kayce and Monica to stay close to home, Jamie works some legal magic, Rip looks for a new cowboy for the ranch, and Beth pursues revenge. | |||||
6 | 6 | The Remembering | Taylor Sheridan | Taylor Sheridan | August 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. | |||||
7 | 7 | A Monster is Among Us | Taylor Sheridan | Taylor Sheridan | August 8, 2018 |
Monica begins a tough recovery, Beth has a breakthrough, Rip stumbles upon a dire situation, and John faces medical and legal issues. | |||||
8 | 8 | The Unravelling: Part 1 | Taylor Sheridan | Taylor Sheridan | August 15, 2018 |
Rip faces a sheriff's investigation after his accident with the tourists, Jamie's political future comes into question, and Beth goes after Dan's finances. | |||||
9 | 9 | The Unravelling: Part 2 | Taylor Sheridan | Taylor Sheridan | August 22, 2018 |
John discovers his true alliances, Rip searches for answers, Jamie's political career is threatened, Beth takes on a new role, and Kayce returns home. |