What Happened inYellowstoneSeason 5 Part 1? Refresh on Beth and Jamie's Feud, Kayce's Fateful Decision About Monica and More

Mar. 15, 2025

Kevin Costner as John Dutton in ‘Yellowstone’ season 5, part 1.Photo:©Paramount Global 2024

Kevin Costner as John Dutton in ‘Yellowstone’.

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There are six episodes ofYellowstoneleft to watch.

After a nearly two-year hiatus, part 2 ofYellowstoneseason 5 will premiere on Sunday, Nov. 10 — and there are a lot of loose ends to tie up.

Jamie’s declaration of war against his own family enrages Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and she suggests to John that her brother visit the “train station.” Meanwhile, Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) and Monica Dutton (Kelsey Asbille) are trying to find a path forward after the loss of their son, John Jr.

Fans are anxious to discover how all theYellowstonedrama will resolve itselfwithout Costner, who exited the seriesfollowing part 1. While talking toThe Hollywood Reporterin November 2024, director Christina Voros drove home the fact that “John Dutton is still central” to the story.

Ready to return to the ranch? Here’s everything to know aboutYellowstoneseason 5, part 1 before watching the western drama’s new episodes.

Does Beth forgive Jamie inYellowstoneseason 5, part 1?

Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton and Wes Bentley as Jamie Dutton in ‘Yellowstone’ season 5 part 1.©Paramount Global 2024

Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton and Wes Bentley as Jamie Dutton ‘Yellowstone’.

Theroad to reconciliation appears closedfor Jamie and Beth, especially after she learns that he has a son.

The discovery infuriates Beth, considering Jamie is the reason why she can’t have biological children. (In season 3, viewers learn that Jamie took Beth to an abortion clinic when they were teenagers, where the procedure was performed andhe also agreed to a sterilizationwithout her consent.)

“I’m going to take him from you. I’m going to rob you of fatherhood, Jamie,” Beth said.

Beth’s hatred for Jamie is further fueled when he sets out to impeach the Dutton patriarch on his quest to become the governor of Montana. When the siblings have a violent confrontation in season 5’s latest episode, Beth declares war with Jamie, who is ready to see him go to the trainstation.

What happened between Beth and Summer inYellowstoneseason 5, part 1?

Piper Perabo as Summer Higgins in ‘Yellowstone’ season 5, part 1.©Paramount Global 2024

Piper Perabo as Summer Higgins in ‘Yellowstone’.

The sight of them together sends Beth into a tailspin, but it only gets worse when Summer, who is vegan, criticizes the family’s dinner of venison, duck and dove. Beth suggests the pair “take a walk,” which results in an all-out brawl between the women.

What choices did John Dutton make as governor duringYellowstoneseason 5, part 1?

Kevin Costner as John Dutton, Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton and Wes Bentley as Jamie Dutton in ‘Yellowstone’ season 5, part 1.©Paramount Global 2024

(L-R) Kevin Costner as John Dutton, Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton and Wes Bentley as Jamie Dutton ‘Yellowstone’.

John’s first act as governor inYellowstoneseason 5 was signing an executive order to cease all state funding and revoke permits for Market Equities' Paradise Valley airport and ski resort projects.

Additionally, he used his power as governor to place his land in a conservation easement — effectively preventing Market Equities from carrying out their building plans or winning a potential lawsuit.

John also showed support for Chief Thomas Rainwater (Gil Birmingham) and those on the Indian reservation when he publicly opposed a federal pipeline project.

But his work in office becomes a bit complicated when suspicion arises about his Yellowstone cowboy’s involvement with the deaths of state-protected wolves.

What is Jamie Dutton plotting with Sarah Atwood at the end ofYellowstoneseason 5, part 1?

Wes Bentley as Jamie Dutton and Wendy Moniz as Governor Perry in ‘Yellowstone’ season 5, part 1.©Paramount Global 2024

Wes Bentley as Jamie Dutton (center) and Wendy Moniz as Governor Perry on episode 509 of Paramount Network’s ‘Yellowstone’.

InYellowstoneseason 5, part 1, Market Equities brings in corporate shark Sarah Atwood (Dawn Olivieri). She takes notice of Jamie’s vulnerabilities as the Dutton family’s black sheep and strikes up a romantic relationship with him.

Over the course of several episodes, she successfully convinces Jamie to file articles of impeachment against his father, and together, they plot to have John and Beth killed.

Why is Rip Wheeler preparing to go to Texas?

Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler in ‘Yellowstone’.

In order to save his herd, John decides to move his cattle down to the Four Sixes Ranch in Texas for a year.

Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) offers to follow the herd and enlists Jake (Jake Ream), Teeter (Jen Landon), Ryan (Ian Bohen) and Walker (Ryan Bingham) to go with him.

Aspinoff ofYellowstonetitled6666has already been announced and will likely follow these characters as they work the West Texas cattle ranch.

Do Kayce and Monica split up?

Kelsey Asbille as Monica Long, Brecken Merrill as Tate Dutton and Luke Grimes as Kacey Dutton in ‘Yellowstone’ season 5, part 1.©Paramount Global 2024

(L-R) Kelsey Asbille as Monica Long, Brecken Merrill as Tate Dutton and Luke Grimes as Kacey Dutton on episode 509 of Paramount Network’s ‘Yellowstone’.

Monica eventually convinces Kayce to keep his job and urges him to stop blaming himself for what happened to their family. She also decides to take John up on his offer to live permanently on the ranch — away from their home on the Indian reservation that reminds her of the life she and Kayce almost had.

source: people.com