How Many Episodes of Yellowstone Season 5? Part 2 & Finale

If you’ve been following the Dutton family saga, you know Yellowstone loves a cliffhanger. But keeping track of exactly how many episodes make up Season 5 has become its own puzzle, thanks to a split release and a long hiatus. This guide lays out the verified episode count, explains why Part 2 is the final stretch, and answers the biggest lingering questions — no spoilers, just facts.

Total episodes in Yellowstone series: 53 ·
Season 5 total episodes: 14 ·
Season 5 Part 1 episodes: 8 ·
Season 5 Part 2 episodes: 6 ·
Year series ended: 2024

Seven key data points at a glance: the episode breakdown across both parts of the final season.

How many episodes of Yellowstone season 5 part 2 are there?

• Season 5, Part 2 consists of exactly 6 episodes (Men’s Health (lifestyle magazine)).
• All six episodes have aired and are available to stream (Men’s Health).

The season was split into two installments. Part 1 premiered on November 13, 2022 and concluded on January 1, 2023; Part 2 ran from November 10, 2024 to December 15, 2024 (Yellowstone Fandom (fan wiki)).

How many episodes are in Yellowstone season 5 in total?

• The fifth season was intended to comprise 14 episodes overall (IMDb; Wikipedia).
• That breaks down as 8 episodes in Part 1 and 6 in Part 2 (Wikipedia).

The split structure was announced early on, and the 14-episode count was never adjusted — every scripted episode made it to air.

How many episodes are in season 5 part 1?

• Part 1 contains 8 episodes (IMDb).

Those eight episodes aired weekly from November 2022 through early January 2023.

What are the episode titles for season 5 part 2?

• Episode 9: “Desire Is All You Need” – aired Nov 10, 2024 (TV Guide)
• Episode 10: “The Apocalypse of Change” – Nov 17, 2024 (TV Guide)
• Episode 11: “Three Fifty-Three” – Nov 24, 2024 (TV Guide)
• Episode 12: “Counting Coup” – Dec 1, 2024 (TV Guide)
• Episode 13: “Give the World Away” – Dec 8, 2024 (TV Guide)
• Episode 14: “Life Is a Promise” – Dec 15, 2024 (TV Guide)

The episode list shows a final arc focused on consequences — the titles alone hint at apocalyptic change and counting coup, a Native American tradition of striking an enemy without killing.

Is there a Yellowstone season 6?

• No, Season 5 is the final season. The six episodes of Part 2 were expected to be the show’s last (TV Guide (TV listings authority)).
• The series concluded with the Season 5 finale on December 15, 2024.

TV Guide noted that the finale was quietly referred to as a season finale rather than a series finale, but no additional episodes have been ordered. A spin-off titled The Madison is in development, but that is a separate project.

The implication: the Yellowstone main series is complete, and any future Dutton stories will come through spin-offs.

Is Kevin Costner coming back to Yellowstone season 6?

• No, Kevin Costner did not return for the second half of Season 5 and will not return for any future Yellowstone seasons (TV Guide).
• His character John Dutton was written off the show.
• Costner’s departure was due to scheduling conflicts with his film projects.

The pattern: Costner’s exit reshaped the final episodes and is a key reason the series ended when it did.

Is Kevin Costner’s real daughter in Yellowstone?

• Yes, Kevin Costner’s real daughter, Grace Costner, appears in Yellowstone.
• She played a minor role as a waitress in the episode “Tall Drink of Water” (Season 5, Episode 3).
• She is credited as Grace Avery Costner (IMDb).

The cameo is a brief but memorable moment for fans who spotted the family connection.

Why does Beth Dutton wear a wig?

• Kelly Reilly, who plays Beth Dutton, wears a wig because the character’s hairstyle is a key part of her polished look.
• The wig is styled to create a distinct appearance for Beth on screen.

Is Beth a smoker in real life?

• No, Kelly Reilly does not smoke in real life. Beth’s smoking is part of the character’s persona, not the actor’s habit.

The character’s style choices and habits are carefully crafted to define Beth Dutton’s identity in the series.

Why did Yellowstone end so abruptly?

• The split season structure and long hiatus contributed to the sense of an abrupt finish.
• TV Guide reported that the six episodes of Part 2 were “expected to be the show’s last” (TV Guide (TV listings authority)), and the finale resolved main storylines quickly.

While creator Taylor Sheridan did not comment on the record in the sources we reviewed, the compressed final run left little room for drawn-out goodbyes. The gap between Part 1 and Part 2 — nearly two years — also made the ending feel sudden.

How does season 5 part 2 compare to part 1?

• Part 1: 8 episodes, premiered Nov 2022, concluded Jan 2023.
• Part 2: 6 episodes, premiered Nov 2024, concluded Dec 2024 (Yellowstone Fandom (fan wiki)).
• The episode count difference meant Part 2 was about 25% shorter — 6 episodes vs. 8.

Viewers got two fewer episodes in the final batch, which likely contributed to the feeling that the plot moved faster in the second half.

For fans who stuck with the Duttons through every ranch hand shake and power play, the takeaway is straightforward: Season 5 delivered 14 episodes — eight in the first wave, six in the second — and that’s it for the main series. If you haven’t watched Part 2 yet, you have exactly six hours of final Yellowstone ahead. Binge accordingly.