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.