The BEST episodes of 1923
Every episode of 1923 ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of 1923!
The next installment of the Yellowstone origin story introduces a new generation of the Dutton family and explores the early twentieth century when pandemics, historic drought, the end of Prohibition, and the Great Depression all plague the Mountain West, and the Duttons who call it home.
#1 - War and the Turquoise Tide
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/8/2023
In the wake of the attack, Cara and the Duttons carefully plan their next move. Spencer and Alexandra enjoy the pleasures of Zanzibar, unaware of what has happened back home. Banner Creighton seeks a powerful ally.
#2 - The War Has Come Home
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/1/2023
Jacob, Cara, and the Duttons go into town to take care of some business, and pleasure. Spencer and Alexandra decide they won't waste any time, and later find new danger. The Duttons realize the feud with the sheepherders is far from over.
#3 - Nothing Left to Lose
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/26/2023
The feud between Whitfield, Banner, and the Duttons reaches the point of no return. Spencer and Alexandra encounter a different kind of peril on their passenger ship home. Marshalls track Teonna, who finds a rare respite of hope.
#4 - The Rapist is Winter
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/2/2025
Things get contentious at the courthouse. Spencer stays in Galveston longer than he desires. Mother Nature makes her presence known.
#5 - Ghost of Zebrina
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/2023
Spencer and Alexandra begin their long journey back to Montana. Banner and Whitfield plot their next move to control the valley. Teonna goes to great lengths to secure her freedom and safety.
#6 - Wrap Thee in Terror
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/9/2025
Alexandra runs into trouble while traveling alone. Making enemies along the way, Father Renaud and Marshal Kent close in on Teonna.
#7 - The Rule of Five Hundred
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/2023
Banner Creighton is met with a surprise, as the feud with the Duttons takes an unexpected turn. Captain Shipley says his goodbyes to Spencer and Alexandra as the next leg of their journey commences. Teonna continues to fight for her safety.
#8 - The Killing Season
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/23/2025
The winter brings new challenges and dangers for the Duttons. Spencer and Alexandra set off on separate journeys.
#9 - One Ocean Closer to Destiny
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/12/2023
In the wake of the tugboat crash, the next step in Spencer and Alexandra's fate is revealed. Cara and McDowell begin hiring new Livestock Officers. Teonna covers her tracks as Marshalls come looking. Jacob gains strength.
#10 - Nature's Empty Throne
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/25/2022
Jacob and the Yellowstone cowboys save one of their own before deciding their next move. Teonna continues to endure at the hands of Sister Mary. Cara and Emma discuss Elizabeth and Jack. Alexandra makes a bold decision.
#11 - 1923
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/18/2022
Jacob quashes a dispute between cattle ranchers and sheep herders. Cara informs Liz of the sacrifices of marrying into the Dutton family. Meanwhile, another Dutton finds himself far from home.