Honestly, trying to figure out what time Yellowstone is on Sunday feels like trying to navigate a Montana blizzard without a compass. One minute you're watching the Duttons on Paramount Network at 8 p.m., and the next, you're hearing rumors about spin-offs moving to CBS or streaming-only dates on Peacock.
It’s a mess.
If you are looking for the flagship show—the original Kevin Costner-led drama—the reality is that the "main" series officially aired its final episodes of Season 5, Part 2, in late 2024. But because Taylor Sheridan never sleeps, the "Yellowstone" brand has fractured into a million different pieces. You’ve got Marshals (formerly Y: Marshals), The Madison, and the Beth-and-Rip-centric Dutton Ranch all competing for your Sunday night attention.
What Time Is Yellowstone On Sunday In 2026?
Right now, if you click onto Paramount Network expecting a fresh episode of the original series this Sunday, you’re mostly going to find reruns. However, the spiritual successor to the Sunday night throne is right around the corner.
Marshals (the spin-off starring Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton) is officially set to take over the Sunday night slot on CBS starting March 1, 2026.
Here is the breakdown of how the timing works for the new era of the franchise:
- Marshals (The Kayce Dutton Series): Premieres March 1 on CBS at 8/7c.
- The Madison (The Michelle Pfeiffer Series): This one is a bit of a curveball. It premieres March 14, 2026, but it's a Saturday release on Paramount+.
- The Dutton Ranch (Beth & Rip): This is the one everyone actually wants. Production is currently wrapping up in Texas, and industry insiders like those at OutKick and Holler are pointing toward a Summer or Fall 2026 release. Expect it to reclaim that 8 p.m. Sunday slot on Paramount Network when it finally drops.
The Peacock vs. Paramount Network Headache
One of the biggest reasons people get confused about what time what time is yellowstone on sunday is because of the weirdest streaming deal in TV history.
Years ago, before Paramount+ was even a thing, the rights to stream Yellowstone were sold to Peacock. This means that even though the show is a Paramount production, you can't stream the old episodes on Paramount+. You have to go to Peacock.
If you’re waiting for the final episodes of Season 5, Part 2 to hit streaming so you can binge them on a Sunday afternoon, you’re looking at March 16 for the Peacock debut. Before that, you’re stuck with whatever cable TV schedule Paramount Network decides to run, which is usually just 12-hour marathons of Season 3 on holiday weekends.
Why The Schedule Keeps Changing
Taylor Sheridan's "Sheridan-verse" is expanding faster than the Dutton ranch itself. The shift of Marshals to CBS is a massive move. Usually, these shows live on cable or streaming. Putting Kayce Dutton on a major broadcast network on Sunday nights is a play for the NCIS and 60 Minutes crowd.
It’s also why the title changed. It was originally Y: Marshals, but CBS dropped the "Y" to make it feel more like a standalone procedural.
Don't be fooled, though.
The show still features Gil Birmingham as Thomas Rainwater and Mo Brings Plenty. It is Yellowstone in everything but name. If you want to see Kayce’s next chapter, you’ll need to switch your tuner from Paramount Network to your local CBS affiliate at 8 p.m. ET starting in March.
What To Watch This Sunday Instead
Since we are currently in that awkward "between seasons" gap in early 2026, your Sunday night Yellowstone fix is probably going to be a replay. Paramount Network almost always runs blocks of the show starting around 1 p.m. ET and going all the way until the early morning hours.
If you are a cord-cutter, your options are:
- Peacock: All episodes from Seasons 1 through 5 (Part 1) are available now. Part 2 arrives in mid-March.
- Paramount+: You won’t find the original show here, but you will find the prequels 1883 and 1923. If you haven't seen Sam Elliott in 1883, honestly, what are you doing with your life?
- CBS: Keep an eye on the 8 p.m. slot for promos and "special look" previews of Marshals as we get closer to the March 1 premiere.
The Dutton family story isn't over; it's just being told through different lenses now. Whether it's Kayce hunting outlaws on CBS or Beth and Rip causing chaos in a yet-to-be-announced time slot later this year, the Sunday night tradition is staying alive—it's just moving around the dial.
Actionable Next Steps: Check your local listings for CBS on Sunday, March 1, to catch the series premiere of Marshals at 8/7c. If you're looking for the Michelle Pfeiffer led-series The Madison, clear your schedule for Saturday, March 14, on Paramount+. For those needing a refresher on the original Dutton saga, ensure your Peacock subscription is active before the final episodes drop on March 16.
