'Yellowstone' season 5 premieres on November 13 — here's how to watch the hit Western starring Kevin Costner

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• "Yellowstone" returns for a fifth season on November 13, exclusively on Paramount Network.
• The new season is being split into two parts, with the first half featuring seven episodes.
• You can stream new episodes on Sundays via live TV services like Philo and YouTube TV.

The latest season of Paramount Network's hit Western series, "Yellowstone," premieres on November 13 at 8 p.m. ET. The first half of the season will consist of seven episodes set to air weekly every Sunday through December 18.

"Yellowstone" follows the Dutton family, led by patriarch John Dutton (Kevin Costner), as they attempt to protect their Montana ranch from various challengers, including local developers, a nearby Indian Reservation, and Yellowstone National Park. Though the Dutton's typically resort to dubious means to keep their ranch safe, the family will find themselves in a new position of power as John becomes Governor of Montana in season five.

Check out the trailer for 'Yellowstone' season 5

The cast of "Yellowstone" is led by Oscar-winning actor Kevin Costner ("Dances With Wolves"), who plays the show's protagonist John Dutton. The series also stars Luke Grimes ("American Sniper"), Kelly Reilly ("Sherlock Holmes"), and Wes Bentley ("American Horror Story") as John's adult children Kayce, Beth, and Jamie, respectively.

How to watch 'Yellowstone' season 5

You can watch "Yellowstone" season five starting November 13 on Paramount Network via cable, satellite, and live TV streaming services that carry the channel. New episodes will be released every Sunday at 8 p.m. ET through December 18.

Paramount Network is available to stream with a subscription to Philo ($25/month), Sling TV with the Comedy Extras add-on ($46/month), YouTube TV ($65/month), Hulu Live TV ($70/month), and FuboTV ($70/month).

The cheapest option of the bunch is Philo, which offers more than 60 live TV channels, including Paramount Network. Philo also includes a seven-day free trial for new members.

These live streaming services are compatible with most smart TVs, Apple and Android mobile devices, Mac and PC web browsers, Fire TV and Roku products, and Apple TVs.

Where can I watch past seasons of 'Yellowstone'?

If you're looking to catch up on older seasons of "Yellowstone" before watching season five, you can stream the first four seasons of the show right now on Peacock.

"Yellowstone" is only available on Peacock's paid tiers, meaning you can't stream it with the service's free base plan. Peacock Premium with ads costs $5 a month, or you can get ad-free Peacock Premium Plus for $10 a month.

Since Peacock still holds the streaming rights for "Yellowstone," season five is also expected to begin streaming there sometime after it airs on cable. If the new season follows the same release pattern as season four, "Yellowstone" season five should hit Peacock a few weeks after the finale.

Can I stream 'Yellowstone' on Paramount Plus?

Though "Yellowstone" is distributed by Paramount, due to existing deals with other services, "Yellowstone" is not available to stream on Paramount Plus.

Can I watch 'Yellowstone' for free?

If you're a new subscriber, you can watch "Yellowstone" season five for free with a trial membership to Philo or FuboTV. Both services offer seven-day free trials. New subscribers can also get a 14-day free trial with YouTube TV.

If you start your trial on December 18, you should be able to watch all seven episodes that are featured in the first part of season five for free on-demand.

The first episode of "Yellowstone" season one is also available for free on Peacock's no-cost base plan. However, Peacock no longer offers free trials for its Premium plans.

How many episodes will 'Yellowstone' season 5 have?

"Yellowstone" season five will feature 14 episodes in total, divided into two parts of seven episodes each. The first half of "Yellowstone" season five debuts on November 13 with a two-episode premiere, and new episodes will then drop weekly on Sundays at 8 p.m. ET.

The finale for season five, part one, will premiere on December 18 at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount Network. As of writing, Paramount hasn't confirmed when part two will premiere.

Has 'Yellowstone' been renewed for more seasons?

Paramount has yet to officially renew "Yellowstone" for season six or beyond. However, the studio isn't slowing down with spinoffs of the series. A prequel series, titled "1883," premiered on Paramount Plus in 2021, and it's getting a sequel titled "1883: The Bass Reeves Story" in 2023.

Another Dutton family prequel, titled "1923," is set to premiere December 18 on Paramount Plus, the same day as the finale of "Yellowstone" season five, part one. The new "Yellowstone" spinoff stars Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren.

Is 'Yellowstone' worth watching?

"Yellowstone" has steadily grown in critical acclaim since the series' first season debuted in 2018. While season one holds a "55%" score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, it has a higher "83%" positive rating with audiences. Meanwhile, the critical reception to season four is much better, with a "90% Fresh" Rotten Tomatoes score based on 10 reviews.

The show has proved to be extremely popular with audiences, and "Yellowstone"remains a worthy watch for fans of the Western genre, family dramas, and lead actor Kevin Costner.