'Yellowstone' Season 5: Everything to Know

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Saddle up! It's time to return to Yellowstone Ranch.

The "most-watched scripted series in all of television" in 2021, according to CBS, is back for another season — and fans are anxiously waiting to find out what's in store for the Dutton family.

"Episode one will immediately surprise everybody — where our story starts and what has happened," executive producer David Glasser told TV Insider.

While it's a montage of intense and chaotic clips, a couple of plot points can be gleaned from the official season 5 trailer. John Dutton, played by Kevin Costner, is sworn in as Montana's governor; and his daughter, Beth Dutton, played by Kelly Reilly, is appointed his chief of staff.

But that's not all we know — keep reading to find out more about Yellowstone season 5.

How did Yellowstone season 4 leave off?

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In case you need a quick refresher, season 4 ended with Jamie Dutton killing his biological father, Garrett Randall, after it was revealed that he ordered the hit on the Dutton family. In a spur-of-the-moment ceremony, Beth Dutton and Rip wed. And Kayce Dutton returned from his spiritual journey that lasted four days and four nights.

What is Yellowstone season 5 about?

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While Paramount hasn't divulged much about season 5, and neither has the cast, Costner confirmed that the fight for land is far from over for the Duttons.

"[John's] father, his grandfather, those people, were able to walk across a fence and butt heads with somebody. They didn't need a lawyer to do it. I think John is frustrated because he's cut from that same cloth," he told Entertainment Tonight. "Politics is about to overrun him."

When will Yellowstone season 5 air?

The first two episodes of season 5 aired back-to-back on Nov. 13, and more than 12 million people tuned in — a record for the show.

"After four seasons, the show's massive audience base continues to impress with its latest season premiere becoming the most watched scripted television premiere of 2022," said Ashwin Navin, co-founder of Samba TV. "Yellowstone continues to tap into the passions of a broad swath of viewers throughout the American Midwest hungry for Western-themed genres that have been largely underrepresented on television in recent years."

This will be Yellowstone's lengthiest season yet — 14 episodes with a mid-season hiatus.

In January 2023, following the mid-season finale, Paramount announced that the final six episodes of season 5 will air this summer.

Where can I watch Yellowstone season 5?

Season 5 airs on the Paramount Network and the Paramount Network app. The episodes won't immediately be available on a streaming service, though seasons 1-4 are currently available to stream on Peacock.

Is there a trailer for Yellowstone season 5?

Paramount Network released the first official trailer for season 5 in September.

Which cast members are returning for Yellowstone season 5?

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"We're all still in it," Luke Grimes, who plays Kayce Dutton, told The Hollywood Reporter. He was referring to the top of the call sheet — Kevin Costner; Kelly Reilly; Wes Bentley, who plays Jamie Dutton; Cole Hauser, who plays Rip; and Kelsey Asbille, who plays Monica Dutton.

All the fan favorites in the bunkhouse are returning for season 5, including Jimmy Hurdstrom, played by Jefferson White, despite his decision to choose the Four Sixes over Yellowstone in season 4.

Which new cast members are joining Yellowstone season 5?

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There are four new cast members to note for season 5. Newcomers include a cowboy named Rowdy, played by Kai Caster, and a musician named Abby, played by country music singer Lainey Wilson. Actress Lilli Kay is also joining the cast in the role of an assistant to one of the Duttons, while Dawn Olivieri, who fans might recognize from 1883, will play a corporate shark named Sarah Atwood.

Will there be a Yellowstone season 6?

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During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Costner hinted at the show's future.

"I think it's safe to say the foot's on the gas," he said. "We're not slowing down."

Cole Hauser, who plays Rip, confirmed that "it's not the last season" while chatting with PEOPLE at the Yellowstone season 5 premiere in New York City. Co-creator Taylor Sheridan was reportedly absent from the event because he was busy writing season 6.

In February 2023, Deadline reported Costner's potential departure from the show. The outlet said the "crux of the issue" is shooting schedules as the actor attempts to juggle two jobs — Yellowstone and his upcoming Western film Horizon. Sheridan is reportedly frustrated with Costner and is piecing together a franchise extension starring Matthew McConaughey.

"We have no news to report," a spokesperson from Paramount Network told PEOPLE. "Kevin Costner is a big part of Yellowstone and we hope that's the case for a long time to come. Thanks to the brilliant mind of Taylor Sheridan, we are always working on franchise expansions of this incredible world he has built."