In the wake of the Beck Brothers, John reshuffles the political decks. Beth finds a trespasser on the ranch and learns that he may have big ambitions for the surrounding land. John helps Tate deal with his nightmares.

Jamie plays cover-up and damage control with Hendon. Governor Perry hears a $6 billion pitch for a development right on the Yellowstone, and later makes some political maneuvers. Jimmy competes in a rodeo competition.

John sits down at the negotiating table with former friends and foes; as the battle for the future of the Yellowstone heats up, nothing will ever be the same.

The Yellowstone recovers and begins planning revenge. Rainwater receives an offer from a newcomer. Rip gets a surprise.

Jamie receives some surprising news; Beth receives an offer; Jimmy settles in on the road; tensions boil over in the bunkhouse.

John is put in an awkward position by Gov. Perry; Carter works to earn back Beth's trust; Jamie is in for a big surprise.

Tensions escalate with the protestors, but Beth has a plan. Jimmy and Emily get closer. Monica and Kayce share a special moment.

John is sworn in as governor of Montana, settles into the powers of his office and makes bold moves to protect the Yellowstone, and the bunkhouse and the Duttons enjoy the Governor's Ball.

John makes a passionate speech to the state of Montana, a formidable new opponent from Market Equities arrives on a private jet, and the cowboys on the Yellowstone deal with a new problem.

Beth heads to Salt Lake City to take care of unfinished business, a trap's set for Jamie, Kayce makes an important decision for his family, and Thomas Rainwater deals with mounting pressure.

John deals with a herd problem, Senator Perry delivers news to Thomas Rainwater, Jamie and Sarah plan their next move, and Beth discusses a new business plan with the ranch in mind.