Yellowstone Timeline ( Real )

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June 20, 2018

Premier of Yellowstone TV Series

The TV show Yellowstone, created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson, premieres its first episode on the Paramount Network.

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June 19, 2019

Release of Yellowstone Season 2

The second season of Yellowstone continues the story of the Dutton family and their cattle ranch in Montana.

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June 21, 2020

Release of Yellowstone Season 3

The third season of Yellowstone premieres, further developing the series' plot and characters.

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November 7, 2021

Release of Yellowstone Season 4

The fourth season of Yellowstone premieres, continuing the critically acclaimed series.

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February 1, 2022

Greenlight of Yellowstone Season 5

Paramount Network officially renews Yellowstone for a fifth season, confirming the show's ongoing success.

Yellowstone Timeline ( Fictional )

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Early 1900s

Founding of Yellowstone Ranch

The Yellowstone Ranch is established by the Dutton family, becoming one of the largest contiguous ranches in the United States.

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1970s

John Dutton Inherits the Ranch

John Dutton takes over ownership and management of the Yellowstone Ranch, continuing the family legacy.

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June 2018

Introduction of the Dutton Family

Main characters of the show including John Dutton and his children are introduced, setting the stage for the series.

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2018

Conflict with Land Developers Begins

The Dutton family faces increasing pressure and threats from land developers and neighboring communities aiming to take over their land.

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2018-2019

Beth Dutton Helps Secure Ranch Territory

Beth Dutton uses her financial acumen to combat corporate threats and protect Yellowstone Ranch.

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2019

Attack on John Dutton

John Dutton survives an assassination attempt, escalating tensions and conflicts around the ranch.

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2019

Kayce Dutton Returns to the Ranch

Kayce, John Dutton's son and former Navy SEAL, returns to help defend the family and the ranch.

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2020

The Broken Rock Reservation Conflict

Tensions rise between the Dutton family and the neighboring Broken Rock Indian Reservation over land rights and resources.

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Early 2019

Introduction of Rip Wheeler

Rip Wheeler, John Dutton's loyal ranch foreman, becomes a central figure in defending Yellowstone and protecting the family.

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2020-2021

Legal Battle Over Land Ownership

The Dutton family engages in legal battles to retain ownership of parts of the ranch and protect against encroachment.

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2021

Expansion of the Ranch's Cattle Herd

The Yellowstone Ranch expands its cattle operations, reinforcing its status as a powerful economic entity in the region.