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Where to watch Yellowstone season 5 (and the season premiere for free)

Yellowstone is a hugely popular show that looks at the conflicts between a large cattle ranch, a Native American reservation, and greedy land developers. The show stars Kevin Costner as John Dutton, the gruff but likable patriarch of a cattle dynasty who tries to fend off competitors and rein in his unruly family. Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, and Wes Bentley star as Dutton’s children, who have their own set of troubles.

With a fantastic cast and storylines that mix soap opera and red-state social commentary, Yellowstone follows the melodramatics of the Dutton family as well as the conflicts between warring landowners in Big Sky country. The show, created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson, has streamed four seasons so far and its massive success shows no signs of stopping.

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Where can I watch Yellowstone season five?

Beth talks to her father in Yellowstone.
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The only way to watch the fifth season of Yellowstone is on the Paramount Network.

The show is currently on hiatus with no new episodes scheduled until this summer.

The season’s eighth episode, “A Knife and No Coin,” aired on January 1, 2023. Here’s a brief synopsis: “Jamie goes through with his plan. John has an interesting request for Monica and lends aid to an unexpected friend. The Yellowstone cowboys embark on a momentous change. A flashback reveals the origins of Rip’s loyalty.” This episode will also be the season’s midseason finale.

Stream Yellowstone on The Paramount Network

The previous seven episodes of season five are now available to stream on the site. To watch it, you’ll need a TV provider to log in or you can sign up for a free 24-hour Live TV pass with your e-mail, name, and date of birth.

Where can I watch the earlier episodes of Yellowstone season five?

A man stands at a podium in Yellowstone.
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You can view the previously aired episodes of Yellowstone season five on the Paramount Network’s site or the Paramount Network app. To view them, you’ll need a TV provider to log in or you can sign up for a free 24-hour Live TV pass by providing your e-mail, name, and date of birth.

Can I watch the season 5 premiere for free?

Yes! Just click here and you can stream season 5’s first episode, “One Hundred Years is Nothing,” for free with the occasional ad break.

Must-See Moments: Yellowstone Season 5 (So Far)

When is the rest Yellowstone season 5 available?

The current season (which will be split into two parts) will continue to run on the Paramount Network with each episode debuting every Sunday at 8/7 Central until the season finale of part 1 on New Year’s Day. Part 2 will then air in early 2023 with six more episodes.

Where can I watch 1923, the new Yellowstone prequel starring Harrison Ford?

Bringing the '20s to Life | 1923: Behind the Scenes | Paramount Plus

Digital Trends has you covered! To find out where to watch the new Yellowstone prequel, 1923, starring Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren, and Timothy Dalton, click here.

Is season 5 of Yellowstone worth watching?

Stories from the Bunkhouse (Ep. 37) | Yellowstone | Paramount Network

If you crave Dallas-style drama mixed with lots of cattle, guns, and plaid shirts, then Yellowstone is for you. The show is a huge streaming hit, and has already spawned a multiverse of sorts, with 1883 airing a year ago and another prequel, 1923, is now streaming its first episode with Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren in the lead roles.

Don’t take our word for it, though. Yellowstone currently has an 83% on the Tomatometer and a 57 on Metacritic.

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