Yellowstone
Yellowstone,' starring Kevin Costner, follows the violent world of the Duttons, a ranching family in Montana. Can they survive another season?
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- 2018-2024
- 5 seasons
- Paramount Network
- Drama, Action & Adventure
- TV-MA
Yellowstone,' starring Kevin Costner, follows the violent world of the Duttons, a ranching family in Montana. Can they survive another season?
Season 2 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2019
Episode 1
A Thundering
Wed, Jun 19, 2019 47 mins
John Dutton struggles to maintain control as his family fractures and external threats close in on the ranch. Kayce attempts to rebuild his relationship with his son while a mysterious new hand named Cowboy tests the loyalty of the existing crew. Beth orchestrates a ruthless political maneuver to install a new candidate, and Thomas Rainwater pushes a controversial casino expansion. The mounting pressure culminates when John suddenly collapses, bleeding heavily, forcing his team into a desperate, makeshift medical emergency.
Episode 2
New Beginnings
Wed, Jun 26, 2019 47 mins
John Dutton returns from surgery determined to reclaim his authority, immediately dragging his son Kayce into the brutal reality of the bunkhouse to earn the respect of the wranglers. Across town, Beth launches a merciless campaign to buy out the surrounding properties, throwing down millions in cash to choke off any potential threats to the family estate. As Monica navigates her first day teaching and confronts the deep roots of historical subjugation, the ranch hands face a fracturing loyalty when a volatile cowboy challenges the chain of command.
Episode 3
The Reek of Desperation
Wed, Jul 10, 2019 47 mins
Kayce Dutton takes on greater responsibility at the ranch while John prepares him for a future in the Livestock Commissioner's office, even as Kayce resists the path chosen for him. Jamie faces a political crossroads when Thomas Rainwater offers campaign support, while Dan Jenkins and Rainwater finalize their casino and hotel partnership. Malcolm Beck moves to block the project, setting a new conflict in motion. Away from the larger power struggle, Kayce tries to reconnect with Monica and Tate as Jimmy's trouble follows him back to the ranch.
Episode 4
Only Devils Left
Wed, Jul 17, 2019 46 mins
John Dutton investigates cattle deaths after clover is scattered across Yellowstone pasture by aircraft. He deputizes Kayce Dutton and orders Jamie Dutton to gather evidence while the remaining herd is moved away from the contaminated fields. Jamie confronts Beth Dutton over a five million dollar ranch investment and his exclusion from the family trust. Thomas Rainwater and Dan Jenkins begin developing reservation land, prompting Malcolm and Teal Beck to offer John an alliance against the casino. During a livestock investigation, Steve Hendon shoots Jerry Hayes's teenage son after the boy points a shotgun at the officers.
Episode 5
Touching Your Enemy
Wed, Jul 24, 2019 44 mins
Jamie Dutton attempts to confront a previous mistake by trying to withdraw his permission to be quoted by a journalist preparing a damaging article about his father. Kayce Dutton tracks down evidence regarding the cattle deaths, leading to a violent confrontation with Dan Jenkins where Kayce forces Dan to acknowledge he did not kill the cattle. Jimmy Hurdstrom tries to make some extra cash on the side by entering a horse sliding competition despite his limited skill. Beth Dutton navigates her complex relationship with Rip Wheeler while defending her father's decisions at breakfast. John Dutton strips Jamie of his privileges and waits for him to explain his actions.
Episode 6
Blood the Boy
Wed, Jul 31, 2019 49 mins
Jamie Dutton scrambles to control reporter Sarah Nguyen before she publishes a devastating expose on his family's ranching empire. When negotiations break down in an isolated location, Jamie brutally strangles Sarah and turns to Rip Wheeler to conceal the murder. Meanwhile, ranch hand Jimmy Hurdstram enters a local bronc riding contest to clear a personal debt, earning hard-won respect from his fellow cowboys. Farther out on the land, John Dutton takes his grandson Tate on his first hunting trip to teach him the heavy reality of taking a life.
Episode 7
Resurrection Day
Wed, Aug 7, 2019 48 mins
John Dutton rides to the fence where his wife died, reflecting on the loss with his son Kayce. Tensions escalate as Malcolm Beck confronts Beth, warning her that the Duttons will suffer if they oppose his casino plans. John discovers a rifle missing and tracks Jamie to a field, where he surrenders the weapon. Jamie moves to the bunkhouse to start fresh. Two masked men attack Beth, killing Jason, but Rip gets her message and intervenes. Kayce dumps the bodies at Malcolm's property. John declares they will kill the Beck brothers.
Episode 8
Behind Us Only Grey
Wed, Aug 14, 2019 47 mins
John Dutton focuses on retaliation against the Beck brothers after their attacks on the ranch and his family. Kayce works with Jamie at the bunkhouse, while Beth recovers from her injuries and Monica questions whether the ranch is the right place for her family. John, Thomas Rainwater, and Dan Jenkins agree that the Becks threaten them all, and John learns that Malcolm Beck has three cargo planes. Jimmy settles his debt, while Rip returns to the bunkhouse and helps Tate with his horse. John later brings Jamie and Kayce to a murder scene on the reservation, where they coordinate with Rainwater and Sheriff Donnie Haskell. John arranges a meeting with Malcolm in Jackson Hole, unaware that Malcolm has identified Tate as his intended target.
Episode 9
Enemies by Monday
Wed, Aug 21, 2019 42 mins
John Dutton and his son Kayce prepare for a final confrontation with the Beck brothers by planting an explosive device on their private airplane. Ranch hand Jimmy Hurdstram learns that his grandfather was killed by men he owed money to, prompting Rip Wheeler to organize a retaliatory strike with the bunkhouse crew. As tensions escalate across the property, Beth Dutton intervenes to protect Monica from a racist store clerk, while John refuses to sell his land to developer Dan Jenkins.
Episode 10
Sins of the Father
Wed, Aug 28, 2019 47 mins
John Dutton prepares for a final confrontation with the Beck brothers after they orchestrate the kidnapping of his grandson, Tate. While John secures a legal warrant to justify a raid, his son Kayce takes point on the tactical operation alongside local livestock agents. At the same time, Malcolm Beck attempts to evade law enforcement by exploiting corrupt deputies, setting the stage for a violent clash at the heavily armed militia compound where the boy is being held.
