Yellowstone Best Episodes, Ranked by IMDb
Taylor Sheridan’s Western franchise lives on after Yellowstone’s finale back in 2024, but the flagship series might still keep the leadership when it comes to the entire universe’s finest episodes. In case you’re still nostalgic about the Kevin Costner-led series, we picked its best-rated episodes for you to rewatch.
It’s not really a secret that Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone came as a whole redefinition of the Western genre on modern TV, becoming a thing so big it eventually received two existing sequel series and counting.
Just like any other popular show, Yellowstone has seen both ups and downs when it comes to its episodes’ evaluation, and some of its best ones are also fans’ forever favourites.
Season 4 Episode 2 — Phantom Pain
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8.5/10 on IMDb
In the episode, Kevin Costner’s John Dutton is seen trying to recover from severe gunshot wounds, pondering over the doctor’s advice to consider a trip to hot springs.
In the meantime, Beth makes all her suspicions about Jamie clear, stating that he may have been the one to arrange the attack on their family. She goes further by confronting Bob Schwartz too and threatening to destroy his career.
Season 3 Episode 9 — Meaner Than Evil
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8.8/10 on IMDb
After Wade Morrow’s attack on Colby and Teeter, the former has to face the consequences of his actions orchestrated by Rip. Jamie has an important encounter during which he’s advised to cut everything off with the Duttons.
Season 2 Episode 9 — Enemies by Monday
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8.9/10 on IMDb
In this episode, the Dutton family is preparing to make everything clear with the Beck brothers. Beth finds herself in a pretty stressful situation when she accompanies Monica to a boutique. Things get even more complicated when it’s revealed that Tate has been kidnapped; the whole family embarks on a desperate search.
Season 2 Episode 10 — Sins of the Father
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8.9/10 on IMDb
The second season’s finale continues the storyline of Tate’s disappearance, eventually forcing the Duttons to risk it all to save him from the Beck brothers. Meanwhile, John comes to a crucial decision in regard to Rip and his position at the ranch.
The episode also witnesses a shocking plot twist related to Dan Jenkins who had been seeking ways to destroy the Duttons all along.
Season 3 Episode 10 — The World Is Purple
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9.2/10 on IMDb
In yet another season’s finale, the Dutton family members’ fate marks a dramatic cliffhanger as it remains uncertain after a series of attacks. Earlier in the episode, Beth’s office gets destroyed, Kayce is also ambushed while at work, and John is shot on the roadside.
Season 2 Episode 7 — Resurrection Day
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9.2/10 on IMDb
Beth suffers from yet another attack by the Beck brothers, but gets help from Rip, which eventually results in the latter’s forced confession to her.
Jamie struggles to find peace after some certain events of his past and seeks ways to find redemption. Meanwhile, Monica and Tate decide to move to the ranch after a series of dangerous occurrences that has so far happened to the family.
Season 4 Episode 1 — Half the Money
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9.3/10 on IMDb
Following the consequences of the attacks executed in the previous season’s finale, this instalment’s premiere episode delves into the Dutton family members’ life as they try to move on from the latest dangers which almost cost them everything they had. When everyone gets better, the entire family comes together to come up with a plan of revenge.
