Yellowstone Season Schedule: Air Dates, Times & More Revealed on CBS

Summary

Yellowstone has made its network TV debut on CBS, gaining new fans and toning down the bad language and violence to meet broadcast standards.

The show debuted to an impressive audience of 6.6 million viewers, hinting at a bright future on CBS. Yellowstone's inaugural season will be shown on CBS on Sundays at 8 pm ET, with two consecutive episodes airing each week. The release schedule for the remaining episodes has been confirmed, although the finale date remains undisclosed.

Yellowstone has made its debut on CBS, and viewers can expect new episodes to be released at a specific time and date. The Western drama, led by Kevin Costner, has become an unexpected success in recent years, resulting in multiple spinoff shows such as 1883 and the upcoming Lawmen: Bass Reeves. Despite Costner's departure after season 5, Paramount remains unfazed as the franchise's success has surpassed his involvement.

Previously only available on streaming platforms, Yellowstone will now gain a new fan base with its network TV premiere on CBS. However, to meet broadcast standards, the explicit language and violent scenes will be toned down. Even with these adjustments, CBS can expect the show to be a major hit, as evidenced by the impressive 6.6 million viewers who tuned in for the first episode, "Daybreak," according to Variety. These numbers indicate a promising future for the show on the network, as it allows new viewers to experience it for the first time.

Yellowstone Season 1 Is Airing Sundays At 8pm ET On CBS

Yellowstone's first installment premiered on CBS on Sunday, September 17th, airing from 8:30-10:30 pm. Subsequent episodes will now be scheduled for the 8 pm. ET time slot on the network. Going forward, two episodes will be broadcast consecutively each week. With the initial premiere behind us, there are still eight episodes remaining in season 1.

Yellowstone Season 1 On CBS' Confirmed Release Schedule (So Far)

CBS has unveiled the forthcoming schedule, providing audiences with a sneak peek into the release dates and times of the next four episodes of Yellowstone. Regrettably, viewers can only access information for up to two weeks in advance, leaving the air date of the highly anticipated season 1 finale uncertain.

Here are the titles and confirmed release dates for all episodes of Yellowstone season 1 coming to CBS:

Yellowstone season 1, episode 1 "Daybreak" released Sunday, September 17th, 2023

Yellowstone season 1, episode 2 "Kill the Messenger" releases Sunday, September 23rd, 2023

Yellowstone season 1, episode 3 "No Good Horses" releases Sunday, September 23rd, 2023

Yellowstone season 1, episode 4 "The Long Black Train" releases Sunday, October 1st, 2023

Yellowstone season 1, episode 5 "Coming Home" releases Sunday, October 1st, 2023

Will All Seasons Of Yellowstone Be On CBS?

Yellowstone will make its debut on CBS five years later due in part to the ongoing Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes. To fill their fall schedule, the network has imported some Paramount shows, including SEAL Team, but the arrival of Yellowstone is the most prominent. Viewers can rest assured that the series will not only air its first season on CBS, but every season will eventually be available on the network. However, it remains to be seen if the planned final six episodes, which are yet to be shot due to behind-the-scenes issues involving Kevin Costner's schedule, the actor's planned exit, and the writer and actor strikes, will be included. In light of Costner's departure as Dutton, a sequel series is currently in development, possibly led by Matthew McConaughey. Regardless of the outcome, Yellowstone is expected to gain an even larger fanbase by the end of its CBS run.

Where Else To Watch Yellowstone Online

The audience-friendly version of Yellowstone on CBS will benefit the franchise in the long run, but some may find it distracting that certain aspects, such as the muting of swear words for Cole Hauser's Rip or toning down violent moments, are not in line with creator Taylor Sheridan's original intent. Fortunately, there are other options to watch the show online.

Currently, the first four and a half seasons of Yellowstone can be streamed on Peacock, making it the best way to catch up on the series. However, it may be assumed that the show is also available on Paramount+ along with its related shows like 1923 featuring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren. Unfortunately, due to streaming rights issues, Yellowstone itself is not available on the platform. Nevertheless, according to JustWatch, two seasons can still be found on Paramount Network.

All seasons of Yellowstone can be purchased individually on platforms like Google Play, Amazon, Redbox, Microsoft Store, Apple TV, and Vudu. The spinoffs, 1883 and 1923, are also readily available on Paramount+ and can be purchased from Vudu, Apple, Amazon, and the Microsoft Store.