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.
#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.
#2 - Desire Is All You Need
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/10/2024
After an event rattles the state of Montana, nothing will ever be the same.
#3 - 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.
#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.
#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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - The Apocalypse of Change
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/17/2024
Beth comes to a chilling realization. Kayce reaches out to an old friend in search of information. Jamie meets with Market Equities.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - 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.
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - 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.
#20 - 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.
#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.
#23 - 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.
#24 - 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.
#25 - 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.