The WORST episodes of Yellowstone (2018)

Every episode of Yellowstone (2018) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Yellowstone (2018)!

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, an Indian reservation, and America’s first National Park.

Last Updated: 10/11/2024Network: Paramount NetworkStatus: Continuing
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Kill the Messenger
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7.66
3244 votes

#1 - Kill the Messenger

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/27/2018

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.

Directors: Taylor Sheridan
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Freight Trains and Monsters
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7.70
2288 votes

#2 - Freight Trains and Monsters

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/28/2020

Jamie starts a new job. Beth comes to a realization about Market Equities and visits Roarke. Rip searches for another ranch hand. A livestock agent goes too far.

Directors: Stephen Kay
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The Long Black Train
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7.70
3136 votes

#3 - The Long Black Train

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/18/2018

A secret about John comes to the surface. Beth shows Jenkins a rough night out. Quality time with Tate leads to a close call.

Directors: Taylor Sheridan
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You're the Indian Now
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7.70
2359 votes

#4 - You're the Indian Now

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/21/2020

In the wake of the Beck Brothers, John reshuffles the political decks. Beth finds a trespasser on the ranch and learns that he may have big ambitions for the surrounding land. John helps Tate deal with his nightmares.

Directors: Stephen Kay
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No Good Horses
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7.72
3123 votes

#5 - No Good Horses

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/11/2018

The Duttons 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.

Directors: Taylor Sheridan
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All for Nothing
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7.73
2270 votes

#6 - All for Nothing

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/26/2020

Beth reveals a secret to her father. John confronts two cowboys about old feuds. A search gets underway on the reservation.

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The Reek of Desperation
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7.74
2608 votes

#7 - The Reek of Desperation

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/10/2019

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.

Directors: Stephen Kay
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A Monster Is Among Us
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7.74
2907 votes

#8 - A Monster Is Among Us

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/8/2018

Rip stumbles upon a dangerous and dire situation. A plan is set in motion designed to squeeze John Dutton and threaten his way of life. Monica begins a tough recovery.

Directors: Taylor Sheridan
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Coming Home
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7.74
2975 votes

#9 - Coming Home

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/25/2018

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.

Directors: Taylor Sheridan
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The Remembering
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7.75
2947 votes

#10 - The Remembering

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/1/2018

A new partnership threatens John and the Yellowstone. Jamie ramps up his political campaign. Rip confronts Kayce about cleaning up his messes.

Directors: Taylor Sheridan
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The Unravelling (1)
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7.76
2896 votes

#11 - The Unravelling (1)

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/15/2018

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.

Directors: Taylor Sheridan
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Under a Blanket of Red
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7.76
2132 votes

#12 - Under a Blanket of Red

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/28/2021

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.

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An Acceptable Surrender
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7.77
2307 votes

#13 - An Acceptable Surrender

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/5/2020

Jamie plays cover-up and damage control with Hendon. Governor Perry hears a $6 billion pitch for a development right on the Yellowstone, and later makes some political maneuvers. Jimmy competes in a rodeo competition.

Directors: John Dahl
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Cowboys and Dreamers
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7.78
2277 votes

#14 - Cowboys and Dreamers

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/19/2020

The reason for Beth and Jamie's toxic relationship is revealed. Kayce bends the rules to help a family in need. Rip and the boys get into a confrontation with two men from John's past.

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No Such Thing as Fair
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7.79
2137 votes

#15 - No Such Thing as Fair

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/26/2021

John and Beth squabble. Cowboy School is over for Jimmy, who has an important decision to make. Kayce begins a new quest. Jamie realizes Garrett’s past might affect his own future.

Directors: Stephen Kay
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New Beginnings
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7.79
2672 votes

#16 - New Beginnings

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/26/2019

Kayce and Rip come to blows. Beth starts buying up land to protect the ranch. Monica begins a new chapter at the university.

Directors: Ed Bianchi
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Only Devils Left
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7.79
2534 votes

#17 - Only Devils Left

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/17/2019

John's enemies strike a direct hit on the Yellowstone. John forms an unlikely alliance. Kayce has his first day as a livestock officer.

Directors: Stephen Kay
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Blood the Boy
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7.81
2518 votes

#18 - Blood the Boy

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/31/2019

John prepares to partner with a former pair of foes. Jamie makes a drastic move to protect the ranch. Jimmy takes a shot at a bull riding competition.

Directors: John Dahl
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Touching Your Enemy
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7.81
2581 votes

#19 - Touching Your Enemy

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/24/2019

Jamie tries desperately to walk back a previous mistake. Kayce tracks down evidence. Monica and Martin attend a traditional Indian horse relay.

Directors: John Dahl
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Daybreak
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7.82
3755 votes

#20 - Daybreak

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/20/2018

John Dutton, patriarch of a Montana ranching family and owner of the largest ranch in the U.S., 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.

Directors: Taylor Sheridan
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The Beating
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7.82
2215 votes

#21 - The Beating

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/2/2020

Jamie has a major revelation. Beth makes plans for her future. Jimmy meets a rodeo legend. Rip's patience is tested.

Directors: Guy Ferland
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Winning or Learning
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7.83
2150 votes

#22 - Winning or Learning

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/21/2021

Jamie receives some surprising news, and Beth receives an offer. Jimmy settles in on the road. Tensions boil over in the bunkhouse.

Directors: Guy Ferland
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A Thundering
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7.84
2791 votes

#23 - A Thundering

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/19/2019

Kayce settles into his new role at the ranch. A damaging article threatens to expose John. Rainwater pitches his new plan to the tribal council.

Directors: Ed Bianchi
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I Want to Be Him
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7.86
2146 votes

#24 - I Want to Be Him

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/5/2021

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

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One Hundred Years Is Nothing
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7.86
2316 votes

#25 - One Hundred Years Is Nothing

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/13/2022

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.

Directors: Stephen Kay
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