If you’re sitting on your couch right now, remote in hand, wondering exactly what time is Yellowstone on tonight, I’ve got some news that might sting a little. You probably saw a teaser or a "new episode" notification on your phone and thought, sweet, more Rip and Beth. But here is the reality: Yellowstone is not on with a new episode tonight. The monumental Season 5 Part 2 actually wrapped up its broadcast run on December 15, 2024. That means the "live" Sunday night ritual on Paramount Network has officially gone dark for the season. If you're seeing it on your guide today, January 15, 2026, it’s almost certainly a rerun or a marathon session. Paramount loves their marathons. They'll run eight hours of the Duttons on a random Tuesday just to keep the ranch dust in your lungs.
The Current Yellowstone Schedule (or Lack Thereof)
Right now, we are in that weird "post-finale" limbo.
Because the series finale (or season finale, depending on who you ask in Taylor Sheridan’s camp) aired a month ago, the 8:00 PM ET slot is no longer reserved for fresh Dutton family chaos. Honestly, it feels a bit empty. We spent years waiting for those final six episodes after the strikes and the Kevin Costner drama, and then—poof—it was over in six weeks.
If you are trying to find where it's playing tonight just to scratch that itch, check the Paramount Network schedule. They frequently air back-to-back episodes starting in the late afternoon. But if you’re looking for new story beats? You’re out of luck.
Where to Stream the Rest of Season 5
This is where people get incredibly frustrated. You’d think a show on Paramount Network would be on Paramount+. It isn’t. Due to a licensing deal that Paramount probably regrets every single day, the streaming rights to Yellowstone belong to Peacock.
- Seasons 1 through 5, Part 1: Already on Peacock.
- Season 5, Part 2 (The Final Episodes): These are scheduled to hit Peacock on March 16, 2025.
So, if you missed the live airing in November and December, you have a few choices. You can buy the episodes individually on Amazon or Vudu. You can use a cable login to watch on the Paramount Network app. Or, you can wait until March to binge them as part of your Peacock subscription.
The "Is It Actually Over?" Debate
There is a massive amount of chatter right now about whether the December finale was truly the series finale.
Paramount marketed it as the end. But then, whispers started. Reports from late 2024 suggested that Kelly Reilly (Beth) and Cole Hauser (Rip) were in deep negotiations to keep the flagship show going into a Season 6.
It’s messy. Costner is gone—that’s a fact. His character, John Dutton, met a definitive (and controversial) end in the premiere of Part 2. But the ratings for those final episodes were so high that walking away from the main show seems like leaving money on a burning table. Taylor Sheridan doesn't usually do that.
What’s Coming Next in the Sheridan-Verse
Since you can't watch a new Yellowstone tonight, you’re probably looking for a replacement. There’s a lot in the pipe.
The Madison is the big one. It’s the next chapter, reportedly starring Michelle Pfeiffer. It’s set in the present day and is meant to carry the torch. Then there’s 1944, which will look at the ranch during the WWII era, and rumors of a second season for 1923.
Basically, the ranch isn't going anywhere. Only the patriarch is.
Actionable Next Steps for Fans
Don't just stare at a blank screen. If you're desperate for your fix tonight, do this:
- Check the DVR: If you have cable, search for "Yellowstone" and see if your box recorded the December finale "Life is a Promise." It was a supersized 86-minute episode.
- Verify your Peacock Subscription: Mark March 16 on your calendar. That is the "official" date for the back half of Season 5 to become streamable for everyone.
- Explore the Spinoffs: If you haven't seen 1883 or 1923, those are on Paramount+. They fill in the gaps of why the Duttons are so obsessed with that specific patch of dirt in Montana.
The "what time is Yellowstone on tonight" question usually leads to a 20-minute hunt through apps. Save yourself the time. It’s off-air for now, but the reruns are likely playing on Paramount Network if you just need to see Rip throw a cooler at someone.
