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.

As the dust settles from the shootout, the Duttons deal with the potential repercussions. John calls in a favour and collects on some old debts while Jamie meets with the governor to do damage control.

The Duttons deal with a painful family anniversary. Kayce saves a young girl from danger as Jamie and Beth plan their respective political careers. Rainwater makes an ominous threat to the Dutton legacy.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

John discovers his true alliances; Rip searches for answers; Jamie's political career is threatened; Beth takes on a new role; Kayce returns home.

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.

John makes changes at the ranch. Kayce and Rip come to blows. Beth starts buying up land to protect the ranch. Monica starts her new job at the university.

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.

John's enemies strike a direct hit on Yellowstone. Thomas Rainwater breaks ground on his casino, putting all the ranchers' businesses in jeopardy.

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

John prepares to partner with a former pair of foes. Jamie makes a drastic move in order to protect his family. Jimmy takes a shot at a rodeo competition.

Tensions escalate as the Beck brothers become frustrated by the Duttons' unwillingness to play ball. Jamie is driven to a dark place while grappling with the consequences of his actions, Malcolm threatens Beth, and Monica and Tate move to the ranch with Kayce.

John and Rip seek revenge. Monica ponders the consequences of her living situation while Jimmy clears old debts.

Rip helps Jimmy retaliate after a tragedy. Beth comes to Monica's aid. Jamie learns surprising news, and the Duttons' fight with the Becks takes a dire turn.

The feud with the Becks comes to a head as the Duttons scramble to save one of their own. Kayce searches for his son, and Rip receives a surprise inheritance.

John helps Tate overcome the torment of his captivity, while the Duttons watch over their cattle away from the ranch. A new group of financiers threatens the ranch, abruptly appearing on the property, while John strategizes with Rainwater to thwart the outsiders' plans.

The Duttons each in their own way adjust to their new settings. John continues bonding with his grandson in the bucolic setting. Beth meets the Duttons' new brash adversary. Jamie in his new job faces unexpected problems.

John gives grandson Tate some life advice on the pitfalls of being a rancher in the modern age. Newly appointed Attorney General Jamie concocts an alibi for his new defendant, and then begins witness tampering. Jimmy finds an unlikely love interest.

Biker gangs add to threats the Duttons face. Beth escalates her fight against the financial adversary trying to take over their property, while John enlists Governor Perry's help.

A flashback to young Beth reveals the origin of her hatred towards Jamie, while present day Jamie gets sworn in as Attorney General. Kayce shows his true mettle by helping a rancher's struggling family after the rancher's death. Rip confronts a nemesis from John's past.

Thomas Rainwater relies on Kayce and Monica in a troubling situation. Old wounds are reopened - John's old nemesis Wade openly shows his disdain, while Jamie and Beth confront issues from their past. The financiers forge a new strategy to weaken the Dutton family unity.

Jamie stumbles upon unsettling news about his past, while Kayce tracks a cattle rustler. Beth joins forces with a lawyer to help stave off the corporate raiders closing in. John Dutton and an old adversary, Wade, meet face to face.

Beth fires back against their financial adversary by shorting their stock, sending it plummeting. Monica assists authorities as missing person cases start mounting. Wade sends John Dutton a message.

John bonds with his family, yearning for some normalcy, while troubling events unfold. Rip confronts Kayce over business he left unfinished, but Kayce brings his own solution. Beth finds herself cornered by the financiers.

Beth and Rip deliberate right and wrong, good and evil. The Duttons are forced into a tense standoff with their corporate nemesis. Thomas Rainwater receives some uncomfortable counsel.

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.

As John makes a passionate speech to the state of Montana, a new formidable opponent from Market Equities arrives in Montana on a private jet. The cowboys on the Yellowstone deal with a new problem.

Beth heads to Salt Lake City to take care of unfinished business. A trap is set for Jamie; Kayce makes an important decision for his family; Rainwater deals with mounting pressure.

John makes swift changes at the Capitol, and later gets some advice from Senator Perry. The venom between Jamie and Beth reaches a boiling point. Rip updates John on his solution to the wolves, and the Yellowstone cowboys brand calves.

John tells Clara to cancel his Capitol meetings to brand cattle with the Yellowstone cowboys. Beth's disdain for a perceived rival reaches a boiling point.

The Duttons and the Yellowstone enjoy an almost perfect day branding cattle. Montana gets an unexpected visitor from outside. Sarah continues to sink her teeth into Jamie. Rainwater deals with a challenger from within.

John deals with a problem with his herd. Senator Perry delivers news to Rainwater. Jamie and Sarah plan their next move. The entire Yellowstone enjoys a rare evening of fun together. Beth discusses a new business plan with the ranch in mind.

Jamie goes through with his plan. John has an ask for Monica, and lends support to an unexpected friend. The Yellowstone cowboys embark on a big change. A flashback reveals a source of Rip’s loyalty.

After an event rattles the state of Montana, nothing will ever be the same.

The Dutton family is left in crisis. Kayce hunts down the attackers. Mo happens upon clues at the casino.

John and Kayce discuss the attack. Jamie finds his new home. Beth and Rip have unexpected company.

The Dutton ranch is facing change. Jimmy prepares for Texas. John is provided vital information about his attacker.

John plans to put Jamie's loyalty to the test. Jimmy continues his journey with Travis. Tensions rise in the Bunkhouse.

Kayce escalates tension with the protestors. Rip forces Lloyd to account for his action. Beth seeks revenge.

Beth confronts her father's house guest. Kayce and his family search for a new home. Jamie needs answers from Garrett. Lloyd loses his cool.

Carter plans to earn back Beth's trust. John is put in an awkward position by Governor Perry. Jamie is in for a big surprise.

Tensions escalate with the protestors, but Beth has a plan. Jimmy and Emily get closer. Monica and Kayce share a special moment.

John and Beth squabble over each other's behaviour. Garret's past won't help Jamie. Cowboy school is over for Jimmy. Kayce begins a new quest.

To the Dutton's, family is everything; but newfound truths threaten that bond.