Scripted series · Paramount Network
Yellowstone
My land, my rules.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Kevin Costner
John Dutton
53 eps
Luke Grimes
Kayce Dutton
53 eps
Kelly Reilly
Beth Dutton
53 eps
Wes Bentley
Jamie Dutton
53 eps
Cole Hauser
Rip Wheeler
53 eps
Kelsey Asbille
Monica Dutton
53 eps
Brecken Merrill
Tate Dutton
53 eps
Jefferson White
Jimmy Hurdstrom
39 eps
Danny Huston
Dan Jenkins
18 eps
Ryan Bingham
Walker
37 eps
Finn Little
Carter
24 eps
Ian Bohen
Ryan
51 eps
Forrie J. Smith
Lloyd
51 eps
Denim Richards
Colby
51 eps
Jennifer Landon
Teeter
32 eps
Kathryn Kelly
Emily
16 eps
Gil Birmingham
Thomas Rainwater
53 eps
Mo Brings Plenty
Mo Brings Plenty
41 eps
Wendy Moniz
Governor Perry
28 eps
Rudy Ramos
Felix Long
10 eps
Taylor Sheridan
Travis Wheatley
11 eps
Michaela Conlin
Sarah Nguyen
6 eps
Josh Lucas
Young John Dutton
9 eps
Michael Todd Behrens
Doug
5 eps
David Cleveland Brown
Jason
6 eps
Timothy Carhart
A.G. Stewart
10 eps
Kylie Rogers
Young Beth
7 eps
Kyle Red Silverstein
Young Rip
9 eps
Kai Caster
Rowdy
6 eps
Brent Walker
Clint Morrow
5 eps
Q'orianka Kilcher
Angela Blue Thunder
8 eps
Boots Southerland
Wade Morrow
6 eps
Atticus Todd
Ben Waters
10 eps
Terry Serpico
Teal Beck
6 eps
Wolé Parks
Torry
6 eps
Neal McDonough
Malcolm Beck
6 eps
K.C. Clyde
County Attorney Randy
5 eps
Josh Holloway
Roarke
10 eps
Michael Nouri
Bob Schwartz
9 eps
Hugh Dillon
Donnie Haskell
12 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How Yellowstone actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
Yellowstone reads strongest on Character Depth, Emotional Weight and Bingeability.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
The story
What it's about
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.
The run
Seasons
5 seasons · 53 episodes.
Season 1 · Complete
Season 1
20189 episodes
7.8IMDbBest episode · S01E01 Daybreak
Season 2 · Complete
Season 2
201910 episodes
7.9IMDbAmid shifting alliances and a growing list of enemies, the Dutton family's legacy is jeopardized like never before, and retribution is certain.
Best episode · S02E10 Sins of the Father
Season 3 · Complete
Season 3
202010 episodes
7.8IMDbJamie's loyalty is put to the test, Beth prepares to put up a fight, and the Dutton family forms new alliances.
Best episode · S03E10 The World Is Purple
Season 4 · Complete
Season 4
202110 episodes
8.0IMDbBest episode · S04E01 Half the Money
Season 5 · Complete
Season 5
202214 episodes
8.1IMDbBest episode · S05E14 Life Is a Promise
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S03E10
The World Is Purple
Jamie calls a meeting, Beth retaliates, Thomas Rainwater makes John an offer, Mia gives Jimmy an ultimatum, and Kayce receives a surprising endorsement.
- Directed by Stephen Kay
- Written by Taylor Sheridan
S05E14
Life Is a Promise
As the Duttons and the Yellowstone cowboys lay John to rest, the fate of the ranch is revealed.
- Directed by Taylor Sheridan
- Written by Taylor Sheridan
S05E09
Desire Is All You Need
After an event rattles the state of Montana, nothing will ever be the same.
- Directed by Christina Alexandra Voros
- Written by Taylor Sheridan
S04E01
Half the Money
The coordinated attack on the Duttons continues as everyone searches for answers on who is responsible, and Rip delivers on a promise.
- Directed by Stephen Kay
- Written by Taylor Sheridan
S05E12
Counting Coup
Kayce makes a bold move. Rip asks for help from a friend in Texas, while the bunkhouse contemplates their future. Jamie attempts to cover his tracks.
- Directed by Christina Alexandra Voros
- Written by Taylor Sheridan
S04E02
Phantom Pain
The Yellowstone recovers and begins planning revenge. Rainwater receives an offer from a newcomer. Rip gets a surprise.
- Directed by Stephen Kay
- Written by Taylor Sheridan
Recently aired
Latest Episodes
S05E14
Life Is a Promise
- Directed by Taylor Sheridan
- Written by Taylor Sheridan
S05E13
Give the World Away
- Directed by Michael Friedman
- Written by Taylor Sheridan
S05E12
Counting Coup
- Directed by Christina Alexandra Voros
- Written by Taylor Sheridan
S05E11
Three Fifty-Three
- Directed by Christina Alexandra Voros
- Written by Taylor Sheridan
S05E10
The Apocalypse of Change
- Directed by Christina Alexandra Voros
- Written by Taylor Sheridan
S05E09
Desire Is All You Need
- Directed by Christina Alexandra Voros
- Written by Taylor Sheridan
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
John Linson
Creator
Taylor Sheridan
Showrunner
Kevin Costner
Executive producer
David C. Glasser
Executive producer
Stephen Kay
Executive producer
Art Linson
Executive producer
Bob Yari
Executive producer
- Photo unavailable
Brett Conrad
Writer
Eric Jay Beck
Writer
- Photo unavailable
John Coveny
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Ian McCulloch
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Kevin CostnerExecutive Producer
- David C. GlasserExecutive Producer
- John LinsonExecutive Producer
- Stephen KayExecutive Producer
- Art LinsonExecutive Producer
- Bob YariExecutive Producer
Writing
- Brett ConradWriter
- Eric Jay BeckWriter
- Taylor SheridanWriter
- John CovenyWriter
- Ian McCullochWriter
Direction
- Michael FriedmanDirector
- Guy FerlandDirector
- Stephen KayDirector
- John DahlDirector
- Ed BianchiDirector
- Ben RichardsonDirector
Cinematography
- William WagesDirector of Photography
- Dino ParksDirector of Photography
- David JohnsonDirector of Photography
- Jim DenaultDirector of Photography
- Ben RichardsonDirector of Photography
- Mike ParryDirector of Photography
Music
- Brian TylerOriginal Music Composer
- Breton VivianOriginal Music Composer
Where to watch
Streaming
Availability verified against regional listings.
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The wider universe
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