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.
John makes a speech to the state of Montana as a new opponent from Market Equities arrives on a private jet; the cowboys 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.
John makes swift changes at the Capitol; later, he receives some advice from Senator Perry; the venom between Jamie and Beth reaches a boiling point.
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 concerning the ranch.
After an event rattles the state of Montana, nothing will ever be the same.
Beth comes to a realization; Kayce reaches out to an old friend in search of information; Jamie meets with Market Equities.
Beth discusses the fate of the ranch with an unlikely ally; Kayce takes the investigation into his own hands; Jamie looks to advance his political agenda.
Kayce makes a bold move; Rip asks for help from a friend in Texas, while the bunkhouse contemplates their future; Jamie attempts to cover his tracks.
Jamie begins to spiral and later seeks advice; Beth and Travis make a deal; Kayce has an idea about the future of the ranch.
As the Duttons and the Yellowstone cowboys lay John to rest, the fate of the ranch is revealed.
The coordinated attack on the Duttons continues as everyone searches for answers on who is responsible; Rip delivers on a promise.
The Yellowstone recovers and begins planning revenge; Rainwater receives an offer from a newcomer; Rip gets a surprise.
Jamie receives some surprising news; Beth receives an offer; Jimmy settles in on the road; tensions boil over in the bunkhouse.
John and Kayce are forced to deal with some newcomers in town; Lloyd is in the doghouse with Rip, and finds purpose in teaching Carter; Jamie seeks information about his father.
Beth confronts her father's houseguest; Kayce and his family search for a new home; Jamie seeks answers from Garrett; Lloyd loses his cool.
John is put in an awkward position by Gov. Perry; Carter works to earn back Beth's trust; 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; Jimmy has an important decision to make; Kayce begins a new quest; Jamie realizes Garrett's past might affect his own future.
To the Duttons, family is everything; however, newfound truths threaten that bond; Jimmy comes home and has important decisions to make; Beth takes family matters into her own hands.