Yellowstone Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Yellowstone
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Yellowstone
Yellowstone is an American drama featuring an ensemble cast on the Paramount Network. The series follows the Dutton family, led by patriarch John Dutton (Kevin Costner), who owns the largest ranch in the United States. The show spotlights the internal family drama, as the rancher family navigates external issues: land developers, an Indigenous reservation, and America's first National Park. The series has a prequel titled 1883.
- TV Genres: Drama
- Network: Paramount Network
- Where to Watch: U.S.-based viewers can watch the show on Paramount Network, Hulu, and YouTube TV.
- Cast: Kevin Costner, Cole Hauser, Kelly Reilly, Luke Grimes, Wes Bentley, Kelsey Asbille, Gil Birmingham, Jefferson White, Taylor Sheridan, Denim Richards
- Seasons: 3
- First Episode: June 20, 2018
- Spinoffs: 1883
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Here’s What Kevin Costner Eats on Set of ‘Yellowstone’
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‘Yellowstone’: What Happened to John Dutton’s Oldest Son Lee and Why Is He Missing From Family Photos?
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‘Yellowstone’: The Dutton Family Cemetery Introduced 3 Unexplained Characters
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‘Yellowstone’: The Real Reason John Dutton Refuses to Sell the Dutton Ranch is Quite Simple
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‘Yellowstone’ Star Kelsey Asbille Admits She Is Still Starstruck by Kevin Costner — ‘I’m Not Sure It Will Ever Go Away’ [Exclusive]

Kevin Costner

‘Shoving’ Match With Wes Bentley on ‘Yellowstone’ Set Led to Kevin Costner’s Exit: Report

A dustup with co-star Wes Bentley contributed to bad vibes on the 'Yellowstone' set, according to a new report.

by Megan Elliott

Published on October 8, 2025

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Kevin Costner against a hilly, western background

Kevin Costner’s New TV Show Will Be a Must-Watch for ‘Yellowstone’ Fans

A new documentary series from Kevin Costner will offer 'diverse perspectives' on stories of America's westward expansion.

by Megan Elliott

Kevin Costner posing at the premiere party for Paramount Network's "Yellowstone" Season 2 in a brown suit.

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Kevin Costner is Allegedly Getting Support From an Old Ex After His Most Recent Divorce

A look into Kevin Costner’s decades-long friendship with his first ex-wife and how it’s helped him in his recent divorce.

by Antonio Stallings

‘Shoving’ Match With Wes Bentley on ‘Yellowstone’ Set Led to Kevin Costner’s Exit: Report

A dustup with co-star Wes Bentley contributed to bad vibes on the 'Yellowstone' set, according to a new report.

by Megan Elliott

Published on October 8, 2025

2 min read

Sam Elliott sitting at a restaurant table and looking out a window in 'Landman' Season 2

‘Landman’ Season 2 Teaser Reveals More About Sam Elliott’s Mysterious Character

The explosive first teaser for 'Landman' Season 2 drops a big hint about how Sam Elliott's T.L. character is connected to Tommy Norris.

by Megan Elliott

BIlly Bob Thornton, with a bloody face, kneels with his hands behind his back in 'Landman'

When Does ‘Landman’ Season 2 Premiere?

The second season of 'Landman' premieres this November on Paramount+.

by Megan Elliott

Isabel May: Relationship Status, Social Media, and Net Worth

Isabel May has become a star thanks to '1883,' and the role has placed increased attention on her relationship status and personal life.

by Matt Moore

Published on August 16, 2024

2 min read

‘1883’ Schedule: When Every Episode Airs on the Paramount Network

Taylor Sheridan's 'Yellowstone' prequel, '1883,' is airing on the Paramount Network. Here's when fans can catch every episode on cable.

by Lauren Weiler

Taylor Sheridan arrives at the world premiere of "1883" at Encore Beach Club at Wynn Las Vegas on December 11, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada

Want to Work With ‘Yellowstone’ Creator Taylor Sheridan? His ‘1883’ Spinoff Is Hiring

If you are a dedicated production assistant, this could be your opportunity to work with Taylor Sheridan on his ‘1883’ spinoff.

by Perry Carpenter

‘Yellowstone’ Star Gil Birmingham Calls These 2 Episodes the ‘More Profound’ in the Entire Series (Exclusive)

In season 3 of ‘Yellowstone,’ creator Taylor Sheridan highlighted one of the biggest issues surrounding Native American women. Now, in an exclusive interview with Showbiz Cheat Sheet ahead of the highly anticipated season 4 premiere of ‘Yellowstone,’ Gil Birmingham (Chief Thomas Rainwater) says those episodes are some of the ‘more profound’ in the entire series.

by Perry Carpenter

‘Yellowstone’ Season 4 Premiere Offers Fans a Sneak Peek at the Prequel Series ‘1883’

Fans finally got to see the season 4 premiere of ‘Yellowstone’! Not only did we find out that all of the Duttons and Jimmy lived through that insane season 3 finale, the season 4 premiere also gave fans a sneak peek Taylor Sheridan’s new prequel series ‘1883’ as well as its star Tim McGraw.

by Perry Carpenter

‘Yellowstone’ Season 4: Wes Bentley Says Jamie Is ‘Lost’ — But He’s Also ‘Powerful and That Can Be Dangerous’ (Exclusive)

The last time ‘Yellowstone’ fans saw Wes Bentley’s Jamie Dutton, three members of his family had been attacked and it looked like he was the prime suspect after telling Rip not to contact him anymore. Now, in an exclusive interview, Bentley explains where we will pick up with Jamie as season 4 finally premieres.

by Perry Carpenter

‘Yellowstone’ Star Gil Birmingham Says Season 4 Will ‘Change Your Life’ (Exclusive)

Nearly 15 months after that shocking season 3 finale of ‘Yellowstone,’ the wait is finally over — season 4 is finally here! And in an exclusive interview with Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Gil Birmingham (Chief Thomas Rainwater) says that the new season is absolutely worth the wait, in fact, it will ‘change your life.’

by Perry Carpenter

‘Yellowstone’: Checking in With the Dutton Family Ahead of the Season 4 Premiere

After more than a year, the season 4 premiere of ‘Yellowstone’ is almost here. That shocking season 3 finale left the fate of John, Kayce, and Beth Dutton up in the air and Jamie telling Rip he shouldn’t call him anymore. So, let’s check in with the Dutton family and see where we left them.

by Perry Carpenter

‘Yellowstone’ Season 4: Wes Bentley on That Infamous Season 2 Plot Hole — Jamie ‘Wants to Love Someone Unconditionally’ (Exclusive)

The ‘Yellowstone’ season 4 premiere will reveal the fate of John, Kayce, and Beth Dutton, but many fans have been wondering about the fate of another character not seen since season 2. Now, in an exclusive interview, Wes Bentley opens up about the infamous plot hole, but doesn’t exactly give fans hope of catching up anytime soon.

by Perry Carpenter

‘Yellowstone’: 7 Times Rip Wheeler Proved There Isn’t Anything He Won’t Do for the Dutton Family

‘Yellowstone’ fans quickly fell in love with Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) predominately based on his loyalty to John Dutton (Kevin Costner) and to the Yellowstone Ranch. From taking enemies to the ‘train station’ to his love for Beth -- here are seven times Rip proved that there isn’t anything he won’t do for the family or their beloved ranch.

by Perry Carpenter

‘Yellowstone’: Taylor Sheridan Kept 1 Major Secret From Wes Bentley, but Not From Kelly Reilly (Exclusive)

In an exclusive interview with ‘Yellowstone’ star Wes Bentley, we were able to dive deeper into the tumultuous relationship between his character Jamie Dutton and his sister Beth Dutton, portrayed by Kelly Reilly. In fact, Bentley revealed that creator Taylor Sheridan kept a secret from him and not from Reilly for a very good reason.

by Perry Carpenter

‘Yellowstone’ Star Wes Bentley On the 1 Word He Would Use to Describe Season 4 — ‘Revenge’! (Exclusive)

Season 4 of ‘Yellowstone’ is almost here! Fans have been waiting for Taylor Sheridan’s popular western to return for almost a year. Now, ahead of the premiere, Showbiz Cheat Sheet sat down with Wes Bentley (Jamie Dutton) and while he would not give too much away, he did describe season 4 in one word – ‘revenge’!

by Perry Carpenter

‘Yellowstone’: Gil Birmingham Has Been In Way More Than Just ‘Twilight’

‘Yellowstone’ star Gil Birmingham (Chief Thomas Rainwater, high chief of Broken Rock Reservation) may be known for playing Billy Black on the ‘Twilight’ saga, but his career actually goes back four decades. Including parts in two of ‘Yellowstone’ creator Taylor Sheridan’s earlier projects – ‘Wind River’ and ‘Hell of Highwater.’

by Perry Carpenter

How ‘Yellowstone’ Fans Can Win a Trip to the Real Life Dutton Ranch

After waiting more than a year, ‘Yellowstone’ fans only have a few more days until the season 4 premiere! Leading up to the premiere, Paramount is getting into the spirit with a scavenger hunt on their Twitter account for fans where they can win a trip to the real-life Dutton Ranch.

by Perry Carpenter

‘Yellowstone’: Did Kevin Costner’s John Dutton Survive the Season 3 Finale? What Cole Hauser Has to Say

‘Yellowstone’ fans know that Cole Hauser’s Rip Wheeler is one of the very few main characters that is for sure alive in season 4. So, it makes sense that he is out there promoting the new season. But, in a recent interview, one of his answers may have accidentally confirmed that Kevin Costner’s John Dutton made it our alive.

by Perry Carpenter

‘Yellowstone’ Season 4: Kevin Costner Teases the Fate of 1 Fan-Favorite Character — ‘Pity the Man Who Breaks a Promise to John Dutton’

‘Yellowstone’ fans have been waiting well over a year to find out which characters made it out of that insane season 3 finale alive. Now with season 4 almost here, Kevin Costner – John Dutton – is teasing the fate of one fan-favorite character on Instagram – ‘Pity the man who breaks a promise to John Dutton.’

by Perry Carpenter

‘Yellowstone’ Season 4: Did Cole Hauser Just Confirm That Beth Dutton Survived that Season 3 Cliffhanger?

The season 3 ‘Yellowstone’ finale left the fate of Kacey (Luke Grimes), Beth (Kelly Reilly), and John Dutton (Kevin Costner) up on the air after being the victims of three separate attacks. Now, as Cole Hauser (Rip Wheeler) promotes the new season, he may have just inadvertently confirmed that Beth actually survived to see season 4.

by Perry Carpenter

‘Yellowstone’: 8 Times Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton Proved They Were #CoupleGoals

‘Yellowstone’ is the story of John Dutton’s battle to keep his beloved Dutton Ranch. But many fans tune in to see what is next for Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton and their turbulent relationship. From dancing under the stars, to saving lives, here are 8 moments that prove Rip and Beth are #couplegoals

by Perry Carpenter

‘Yellowstone’: Kevin Costner Teased John Dutton’s Fate Months Ago

The ‘Yellowstone’ season 4 premiere is almost here! And it cannot come soon enough for fans. After that season 3 finale cliffhanger that left the fate of most of the Dutton’s up in the air – fans want to know who lives, who dies, and who survives. But Kevin Costner teased his character’s fate months ago.

by Perry Carpenter

‘Yellowstone’: 4 Burning Questions Fans Need Answered When Season 4 Finally Premieres

Season 4 of ‘Yellowstone’ is almost here. Fans have been dying to know that fate of John (Kevin Costner), Beth (Kelly Reilly), and Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) after they were all victims of separate attacks in that shocking season 3 finale cliffhanger. Here are four questions we need answered when ‘Yellowstone’ finally returns in November.

by Perry Carpenter

‘Yellowstone’ Season 4: Jefferson White Has a Warning About Joining the Cast for Newest Star Finn Little

The Dutton Ranch will see the arrival of quite a few new characters when season 4 of ‘Yellowstone’ finally premieres in November. Among the new additions is Finn Little who joined the show as a series regular named Carter. His co-star Jefferson White has a warning for his new co-star about joining the show.

by Perry Carpenter

‘Yellowstone’: Who Is Melanie Olmstead and What Happened to Her?

'Yellowstone' is a thrilling combination of western, drama, and soap-opera genres. Season 2 paid tribute to Melanie Olmstead, a little-known member of the Yellowstone production team. Other than having the entire season dedicated to her, she also receives a title card at the end of Episode 10. Here's what happened to her.

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‘Yellowstone’ Season 4: Casting Call Leads to Major Speculation — Is Somebody Having a Baby?

‘Yellowstone’ season 4 is almost here, but it's been an extremely long wait for fans. During that break fans have been hoping for clues about what's coming next for the Dutton family One particular ‘Yellowstone’ season 4 casting call really got fans talking and led to some major speculation. Is somebody having a baby?

by Perry Carpenter

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