Epic TV Series 'Yellowstone' Premieres on CBS: 15 Things You Need to Know

Highly Anticipated Debut: "Yellowstone" makes its CBS debut, bringing one of television's most-watched series to a new audience.

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Starring Kevin Costner: The series stars Academy Award winner Kevin Costner as John Dutton, the patriarch of a Montana ranching family.

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Montana Ranching Drama: The show revolves around John Dutton's efforts to protect his land and family from modern-day threats.

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Season One, Episode One: The debut episode on CBS, titled "Daybreak," is where the epic saga begins, and viewers can dive into the story from the very start.

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Paramount Network Origins: "Yellowstone" originally premiered on Paramount Network in 2018 and quickly gained a massive following.

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CBS Airtime: The CBS broadcast of "Yellowstone" season one, episode one is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 17, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.

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Midseason Finale: The show's fifth season had its midseason finale on Jan. 1, 2023, and Paramount announced that the second half would air in November.

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Final Season: This season marks the final chapter of "Yellowstone," creating heightened anticipation among fans.

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Spin-Off in the Works: Following "Yellowstone," a spin-off is set to debut in December, featuring actor Matthew McConaughey.

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Behind-the-Scenes Drama: Reports about creator Taylor Sheridan and Kevin Costner's disagreements about filming schedules added intrigue to the show's production.

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A Stellar Cast: In addition to Costner, the series boasts a talented cast, including Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille, Brecken Merrill, Jefferson White, Danny Huston, and Gil Birmingham.

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Streaming Options: Viewers have several streaming options to catch "Yellowstone" on CBS, including DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, and Paramount+.

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DirecTV Stream: Offers access to over 100 channels, on-demand content, and unlimited Cloud DVR storage. It includes channels like ABC, HGTV, ESPN, and more.

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fuboTV: A streaming service with over 100 live and on-demand channels, including sports networks like ESPN and NFL Network.

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Paramount+: CBS's own streaming service that includes CBS, BET, Comedy Central, and more, making it an ideal choice for "Yellowstone" fans.

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