The series jumps ahead several months from where season 4 ended to post-election day where a reluctant John Dutton has won the Montana gubernatorial election. Monica (Kelsey Asbille) appears to be about 20 months pregnant (see clip below) at this point and beyond ready to give birth while shenanigans continue at the bunkhouse.
Yellowstone Season 5, Episode 1 Photos
In the second episode of the night, “The Sting of Wisdom,” John makes a passionate speech to the state of Montana and a new formidable opponent from Market Equities arrives in Montana. The cowboys at the ranch deal with a new problem.
Yellowstone Season 5, Episode 2 Photos
The kids on the show are no longer kids as we remember them. Both Tate (Brecken Merrill) and Carter (Finn Little) had growth spurts between seasons with Little barely recognizable from the chubby-cheeked pre-teen we saw last season. It’ll be hard to beat the intensity and action-packed roller coaster ride we happily endured in the season 4 opener, but the season 5 premiere doesn’t disappoint. In the Parade.com exclusive first look below, Kayce (Luke Grimes) checks in on Monica (Asbille), who is experiencing cramps (and possible labor pains) three weeks before her due date.
Yellowstone Season 5, Episode 1 Preview Sneak Peek
Yellowstone fans, we have a bonus sneak peek for you! In the Parade.com exclusive bonus sneak peek below, country singer Lainey Wilson joins the cast as Abby, a musician who has already caught the eye of perpetual bachelor Ryan (Ian Bohen).
Yellowstone Season 5, Episode 1 Cast
In addition to regular cast, including Kevin Costner (John Dutton), Kelly Reilly (Beth Dutton), Luke Grimes (Kayce Dutton), Wes Bentley (Jamie Dutton) , Cole Hauser (Rip Wheeler), Finn Little (Carter), Kelsey Asbille (Monica) and Brecken Merrill (Tate Dutton), we’ll see the following guest stars in season 5, episode 1.
Jacki Weaver as Caroline Warner
John Emmett Tracy as Ellie Steele
Kylie Rogers as young Beth
Kyle Red Silverstein as Young Rip
Kai Caster as Rowdy
Q’orianka Kilcher as Angela Blue Thunder
James Jordan as livestock agent Hendon
Buck Taylor as Emmett Walsh
Jake Ream as Jake
Ethan Lee as Ethan
Forrest Wilder as Young Lloyd
Matthew Downs as Trooper Mark Rigby
Vince Duvall as Scott McMullein
Need to recap of Yellowstone? Watch this extended recap of the first four seasons of Yellowstone below. Season 5 of Yellowstone premieres on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount Network. A special presentation of the series premiere of Tulsa King will follow directly after Yellowstone at 10 p.m. ET on Paramount Network. Don’t forget to check out the first look images in the gallery also!