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Watch Yellowstone season 5, episode 12: release date, time, channel, and plot

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Things are starting to unravel for Jamie (Wes Bentley) in Yellowstone. John’s death was supposed to open up more doors for Jamie, including a shot at becoming Montana’s next governor. However, Steven Rawlings (Gareth Williams) was sworn in as governor after John’s death and took action to reduce Jamie’s power and influence.

Plus, Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Kayce (Luke Grimes) are getting closer to figuring out who murdered their father. Beth and Kayce believe Jamie knows how John died, but they need proof. It’s trending toward a tragic ending for the Dutton family. Find out how to watch the next episode of Yellowstone below.

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Yellowstone season 5, episode 12: release date, time, and channel

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Paramount Network

Yellowstone season 5, episode 12 airs on Paramount Network at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Sunday, December 1.

New episodes of Yellowstone can only be watched on Paramount Network. On Sunday night, it will not stream on or . If you miss the episode live, a replay will air at 10:23 p.m. ET/PT. Sign in with your TV provider to access Paramount Network.

Paramount Network is offered on many cable subscriptions. However, the channel can also be found on live streaming TV services, including YouTube TV, Fubo, Philo, and Hulu + Live TV. Some of these services offer free trials, so you can watch tonight’s episode of Yellowstone for free.

Yellowstone season 5, episode 12: title and synopsis

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Finn Little as Carter and Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler in Yellowstone. Emerson Miller / Paramount Network

Yellowstone season 5 episode 12 is titled Counting Coup. Per Paramount Network’s logline, “Kayce makes a bold move. Rip asks for help from a friend in Texas, while the bunkhouse contemplates their future. Jamie attempts to cover his tracks.”

Who died in Yellowstone season 5, episode 11?

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The carnage is beginning to pile up in Yellowstone. Last week’s episode ended with the jaw-dropping murder of Sarah Atwood (Dawn Oliveri). Early in the episode, John Dutton’s case is reopened after the autopsy revealed signs of a struggle. Sarah confronts Jamie with the news, which leads to the two slapping each other in a heated argument.

Shortly after the fight, Sarah is driving away when Jamie calls her to apologize. Suddenly, a couple pulls up in a car beside Sarah’s and asks for directions. The man pulls out a gun and shoots her to death. This all happens with a devastated Jamie listening on the other end.

Can you stream Yellowstone season 5, episode 12 on Peacock or Paramount+?

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Kelsey Asbille as Monica Long, Brecken Merrill as Tate Dutton, and Luke Grimes as Kacey Dutton in Yellowstone. Emerson Miller / Paramount Network

As previously stated, Yellowstone season 5, part 2 is not streaming on Paramount+. Because of a licensing deal made in earlier seasons, Yellowstone episodes stream on Peacock despite being a Paramount show. However, season 5, episode 12 will not be on Peacock anytime soon. New seasons of Yellowstone typically arrive on Peacock months after they air on Paramount Network.

How many more episodes are left in Yellowstone season 5, part 2?

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Paramount Network

The halfway point has been reached on Yellowstone season 5, part 2. There are three episodes left in the season, including tonight’s episode 12. There is no word on Yellowstone season 6, though rumors are swirling that the show will continue. However, another Yellowstone spin-off, The Madison, is coming to Paramount Network in 2025.

When you’re done here, check out the best new shows to stream this week, as well as the best shows on Netflix, the best shows on Hulu, the best new shows on Max, the best shows on Amazon Prime Video, and the best shows on Disney+.

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