Watch ‘Yellowstone’ seasons 1 through 5: Episode guide and where to stream

If you haven’t jumped on the “Yellowstone” bandwagon, you still have time before the wildly popular Western completes its last season. Whether you want to binge it all on your own clock or just catch up to watch the tail end, we have you covered.

“Yellowstone” wrapped season 5 — likely the series finale — back in December 2024 with episode 14, “Life is a Promise.” The Paramount Network series concluded with the family mourning the death of John Dutton, their patriarch played by Kevin Costner, in the wake of a dramatic power struggle for the ranch. The second half of season 5 will be available for streaming on Peacock as of March 16, 2025.

The guide ahead provides season summaries, cast lists and information on where to watch. It does contain spoilers for previous seasons.

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What is “Yellowstone” about?
The wildly popular series takes place in Montana, where the Dutton family controls the largest contiguous ranch in the country. Through the first half of season five, the show starred Kevin Costner as the family patriarch John Dutton.

The Dutton family is powerful, but complicated. They operate in a corrupt world where politicians are compromised by influential oil and lumber corporations who want to make billion-dollar land grabs. Since 2018, the storyline has seen its share of shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds and hard-earned respect. In that time, the Dutton property has been in constant conflict with the expanding town, Native American reservation and America’s first national park that all share its borders.

Season one:
We meet John Dutton, the seventh generation owner of Yellowstone Dutton Ranch – the largest contiguous ranch in the United States – and a Montana Livestock Commissioner. Although the family business is still growing, his land is under constant surveillance and threat from a developer, Dan Jenkins, who hopes to build on the property. A Native American casino owner, Chief Thomas Rainwater, also thinks the Dutton land was stolen from his people.

John’s son Lee is next in line to run the ranch, but he is killed when retrieving stolen cattle from the Broken Rock Reservation. John’s daughter Beth runs one of the country’s largest bank firms. His son Jamie is in politics, running to be Montana’s Attorney General. Lastly, John’s youngest son, Kayce, lives on Broken Rock Reservation with his wife Monica and son Tate. Due to his Native American ties and the sometimes shady business on the ranch, he has no intentions of supporting the family businesses. However, he did kill Robert Long, who shot Lee.

John is desperate to bring the family together after Lee’s death because he is also dying.

Cast:
Kevin Costner as John Dutton
Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton
Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton
Wes Bentley as Jamie Dutton
Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler
Kelsey Asbille as Monica Dutton
Brecken Merrill as Tate Dutton
Jefferson White as Jimmy Hurdstrom
Danny Huston as Dan Jenkins
Gil Birmingham as Thomas Rainwater
Dave Annable as Lee Dutton
“Yellowstone” Season one recap from the creators:
Season two:
With the family back together in the ranching business, things could be working out for an eighth generation. Kayce is back on the ranch, Beth is expanding the Dutton land and Jamie even left his political career to return and help. But there are new problems on the horizon. The Beck brothers, who have proven themselves difficult for John Dutton, Thomas Rainwater and Dan Jenkins, become allies with John’s enemies. With their political connections and access to militia groups, they become a great threat.

Cast:
Kevin Costner as John Dutton
Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton
Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton
Wes Bentley as Jamie Dutton
Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler
Kelsey Asbille as Monica Dutton
Brecken Merrill as Tate Dutton
Jefferson White as Jimmy Hurdstrom
Danny Huston as Dan Jenkins
Gil Birmingham as Thomas Rainwater
Neal McDonough as Malcolm Beck
Terry Serpico as Teal Beck
“Yellowstone” Season two recap from the creators:
Season three:
After surviving the Beck brothers, the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch faces a new battle. The Fortune 500 company Market Equities wants control of the property at whatever cost. With its political ties, they will take whatever means necessary. One of John’s rival ranchers also holds an old grudge and he’s back to get even. With these looming threats, John wonders if he will be the last Dutton in the family line of ranch owners.

Cast:
Kevin Costner as John Dutton
Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton
Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton
Wes Bentley as Jamie Dutton
Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler
Kelsey Asbille as Monica Dutton
Brecken Merrill as Tate Dutton
Jefferson White as Jimmy Hurdstrom
Denim Richards as Colby Mayfield
Forrie J. Smith as Lloyd Pierce
Gil Birmingham as Thomas Rainwater
“Yellowstone” Season three recap from the creators:
Season four:
John is wounded and comatose from an attack on the Dutton Ranch, and it’s not just him who is being targeted. Beth survives a bombing with scars of her own, and Kayce finds himself in a shootout at the Montana Livestock Association in Livingston. Those left on the ranch face off against a group of mercenaries attacking the property. Although Jamie originally returned to the family business, leaving politics behind, he now has left the ranch again to start his own legacy. While everyone finishes the season alive, they don’t know who planned these attacks.

Cast:
Kevin Costner as John Dutton
Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton
Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton
Wes Bentley as Jamie Dutton
Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler
Kelsey Asbille as Monica Dutton
Brecken Merrill as Tate Dutton
Jefferson White as Jimmy Hurdstrom
Denim Richards as Colby Mayfield
Forrie J. Smith as Lloyd Pierce
Gil Birmingham as Thomas Rainwater
Ian Bohen as Ryan
Ryan Bingham as Walker
Finn Little as Carter
“Yellowstone” Season four recap from the creators:
Season five:
After surviving a months-long coma, John Dutton is elected as Montana’s governor, and he can finally protect the family ranch. But Market Equities returns with one final plan to end the family’s legacy. And as the season continues, Jamie Dutton’s scheming leads to a finale stand-off during which the family may have to surrender their land to the Broken Rock Reservation.

“Yellowstone” Season 5 Part 2 premiere recap:

The series returned with Beth and Kayce Dutton pulling up to their father’s governor mansion surrounded by emergency crews and caution tape. Once they got inside, the siblings found John Dutton laying on the bathroom floor, next to his blood and a hand gun. Although distraught, Beth was immediately confident that John did not kill himself as it looked. She thought her brother Jamie was to blame.

Read our full “Yellowstone” Season 5 Part 2 premiere recap here.

“Yellowstone” Season 5 Part 2 episode 10:

Episode 10 of “Yellowstone” aired Sunday, Nov. 17, at 8/7c on Paramount Network.

In episode 10, “The Apocalypse of Change” Beth comes to a chilling realization. Kayce reaches out to an old friend in search of information, and Jamie meets with Market Equities. Find out how to watch “Yellowstone” episode 10 here.

“Yellowstone” Season 5 Part 2 episode 10 recap:

“Yellowstone” episode 10 continues the previous episode’s time jumping theme by starting six weeks prior to the current timeline. Throughout the episode, we see what different characters were up to in the time between Season 5 ending and Season 5 Part 2 beginning.

Read the full “Yellowstone” Season 5 Part 2 episode 10 recap here.

“Yellowstone” Season 5 Part 2 episode 11:

Episode 11 of “Yellowstone” aired Sunday, Nov. 24, at 8/7c on Paramount Network.

In episode 11, “Three Fifty-Three,” Beth discusses the fate of the ranch with an unlikely ally. Meanwhile, Kayce takes the investigation into his own hands, and Jamie looks to advance his political agenda. Find out how to watch “Yellowstone” episode 11 here.

“Yellowstone” Season 5 Part 2 episode 11 recap:

Kayce and Jamie’s first confrontation this season, a new death and other key moments from the episode are recapped here.

“Yellowstone” Season 5 Part 2 episode 12:

Episode 12 of “Yellowstone” aired Sunday, Dec. 1, at 8/7c on Paramount Network.

Titled, “Counting Coup,” Kayce makes a bold move. Rip asks for help from a friend in Texas, meanwhile the bunkhouse contemplates their future. Jamie attempts to cover his tracks. Find out where to watch episode 12 here.

“Yellowstone” Season 5 Part 2 episode 12 recap:

Episode 12 brought new threats and another death, leaving the main characters to protect themselves and their families however they deemed necessary. We’ve recapped key moments for each character so you can catch up before episode 13.

“Yellowstone” Season 5 Part 2 episode 13:

“Yellowstone” Season 5 Part 2 episode 13 aired Sunday, Dec. 8, at 8/7c on Paramount Network.

In episode 13, “Give the World Away,” Jamie begins to spiral and seeks advice. Beth and Travis make a deal, meanwhile Kayce has an idea about the future of the ranch.

“Yellowstone” Season 5 Part 2 episode 13 recap:

We’ve recapped the hopeful possibilities for the Dutton ranch’s future that were set up in the penultimate series finale. Catch up before the series’ last episode.

“Yellowstone” Season 5 Part 2 episode 14:

The series finale of “Yellowstone” aired Sunday, Dec. 15, at 8/7c on Paramount Network.

In episode 14, “Life Is a Promise,” the Duttons and the Yellowstone cowboys lay John Dutton to rest finally, and the fate of the ranch is revealed.

“Yellowstone” Season 5 Part 2 episode 14 recap:

Did you miss the series finale? Check out our full finale recap guide to learn what happened to the Dutton’s ranch, Jamie’s outcome and what new spinoffs may come from the series.

Cast:
Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton
Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton
Wes Bentley as Jamie Dutton
Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler
Kelsey Asbille as Monica Dutton
Brecken Merrill as Tate Dutton
Finn Little as Carter
Gil Birmingham as Thomas Rainwater
Gareth Williams as Governor Steve
Moses J. Brings Plenty as Mo
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Spinoffs:
So far, there are two spinoff series from the “Yellowstone” storyline. Both “1923” and “1883” can be streamed on Paramount+. Other spinoffs are being discussed or in the works.

“1923”
This series is a prequel to “Yellowstone.” In “1923,” the Duttons face a new set of challenges in the early 20th century, including the rise of Western expansion, Prohibition and the Great Depression. There is only one season of the show so far, but “1923″ is set to return with a season 2 premiere this Sunday, February 23.

Cast:
Helen Mirren as Cara Dutton
Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton
Sebastian Roché as Father Renaud
Marley Shelton as Emma Dutton
Robert Patrick as William McDowell
Jennifer Ehle as Sister Mary
Brian Geraghty as Zane Davis
James Badge Dale as John Dutton Sr.
Jerome Flynn as Banner Creighton
Michelle Randolph as Liz Strafford
Darren Mann as Jack Dutton
Aminah Davis as Teonna
Timothy Dalton as Donald Whitfield
Brandon Sklennar as Spencer Dutton
Julia Schlaepfer as Alexandra
“1883”
Another “Yellowstone” prequel, “1883″ follows the Dutton family as they flee poverty in Texas and embark on a journey through the Great Plains to seek a better future in Montana. There is one season of this show.

Cast:
Sam Elliot as Shea Brennan
Tim McGraw as James Dillard Dutton
Faith Hill as Margaret Dutton
Isabel May as Elsa Dutton
LaMonica Garrett as Thomas
Marc Rissmann as Josef
Eric Nelsen as Ennis
James Landry Hébert as Wade
Noah Le Gros as Colton
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