The first season of "Dutton Ranch" concludes on Friday, July 3, with the release of Episode 9, titled “El Padrino.” The episode will be available on both Paramount+ and the Paramount Network.
The series, a Yellowstone spin-off, will have aired a total of nine episodes in its debut season. The penultimate episode, Episode 8, saw characters dealing with escalating danger, including Beth and Rip reluctantly allowing Carter to leave the ranch, Beulah recovering from a heart attack, and an operation in Mexico coming to light.
The official synopsis for the season finale states: “Rip and Beth confront escalating danger as secrets surface in Beulah’s herd, sparking a standoff and pulling their family into a fight that threatens everything they’ve tried to hold together.”
Viewers can stream the finale on Paramount+ starting at 3:01 a.m. ET. The service offers Essential and Premium subscription plans, with a seven-day free trial available for the Premium plan. Alternatively, the episode will air live on the Paramount Network at 8:00 p.m. ET, with an encore airing at 9:14 p.m. ET. The Paramount Network can be accessed via cable providers or live TV streaming services.
"Dutton Ranch" has been officially renewed for a second season. The series has achieved significant viewership, with 12.9 million global viewers in the seven days following its premiere, marking the largest original series launch in Paramount+ history. It also garnered 2.9 million total viewers during its two-episode debut on Paramount Network on May 15, becoming the biggest series premiere on cable since 2023. Nielsen data also identified the show as the number one streaming series for the week of May 11.
Benjamin Cavell will serve as the new showrunner for Season 2, following Chad Feehan's departure. Further details regarding the second season are expected after the Season 1 finale.