Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from Yellowstone season 5, episode 13, “Give the World Away.”
Only one episode ofYellowstoneremains after season 5, episode 13, “Give the World Away,” and based on the events (or lack thereof) in the penultimate hour, the show’s last episode has a lot of ground to cover. The Paramount Network neo-Western drama focuses onthe Dutton family. In the second part ofYellowstone’s final season,the Duttons are at the lowest they have ever been— their patriarch, John Dutton III, is dead; they may lose the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch; and one of their ranch hands, Colby Mayfield, was killed in episode 12. Unfortunately, episode 13 didn’t solve the family’s problems.
TheYellowstoneseason 5 finale (which may or may not also be the series finale) airs on Sunday, December 15, at 8 pm ET on the Paramount Network.
TheYellowstoneseason 5, part 2 characters(aside from Jamie) fight like hell to save the ranch in “Give the World Away.” They attempt to raise enough money to pay off their taxes. However, it is never going to be enough, because they need more cash than anyone could ever dream of to retain their land forever (or, at least for many years to come).There is a glimmer of hope at the end ofYellowstoneseason 5, episode 13,though, thanks to Kayce and his mysterious plan.
7Kayce Figures Out A Way To Save The Ranch
Yellowstone Season 5, Episode 13’s Ending Teases Kayce’s Plan
After threatening Grant atthe end ofYellowstoneseason 5, episode 12,Kayce moves on to his next concern in episode 13 — saving the ranch.He makes sure his family is taken care of and safe in “Counting Coup,” and then (potentially) figures out a way to protect his family’s land in “Give the World Away.” Unfortunately, Luke Grimes' character doesn’t give his whole plan away by the end of the hour. However, Kayce does tease his idea while talking with his sister, who almost immediately catches on to his plan to save their home.
Yellowstone Just Foreshadowed Kayce’s Death
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Kayce asks Beth a hypothetical question— if she were to sell her $300,000 car to him for only $1, and he registered it, would the sales tax be based on what he paid or the car’s value? Beth is a little confused, but she tells him it will be what he paid for it. Kayce smiles because he gets the answer he is looking for. He hops in his car and starts to drive away. Meanwhile, Beth slowly but surely begins to understand what Kayce is implying.
It seems as though Kayce has found someone willing to buy the Yellowstone for very little money (perhaps Chief Thomas Rainwater).
She makes her brother stop the car, and asks him, “Who?” Kayce tells her to give him a day to “ensure.” Beth kisses her brother on the cheek and thanks him, andtheYellowstoneseason 5, part 2 episodeends with Kayce telling Monica that they need to give the ranch away. It seems as though Kayce has found someone willing to buy the Yellowstone for very little money (perhaps Chief Thomas Rainwater). Consequently,the property’s taxes would decrease significantlyand the Duttons wouldn’t be in nearly as much debt as they are now.
6The Duttons Auction Off Everything
The Yellowstone Characters Need Money Fast
Before Jamie teases his plan to Beth inYellowstoneseason 5, episode 13, she hosts an auction at the ranch. She spends half the episode in Texas ensuring that Travis makes good on his promise to sell the Yellowstone’s show horses at top value. AlthoughTaylor Sheridan’sYellowstonecharacteris a bit reckless and a partier, he’s an excellent negotiator. So, Beth brings him back to Montana, where the big auction takes place.
Beth, Rip, and Kayce need as much money as they can get if they even want a chance to save their family’s property. As a result, they sell pretty much everything they have except for the land itself. Horses, cattle, and more go in the auction. By the end of “Give the World Away,“the Duttons are left with a little over $30 million,which buys them only a year. Thankfully, Kayce has a plan that ensures the Yellowstone stays in their possession in the neo-Western drama’s penultimate episode.
5Christina Helps Jamie After The Police Get Closer To Learning The Truth
Jamie Seeks His Ex-Girlfriend’s Advice
Similar to past episodes, Jamie doesn’t get much screentime inYellowstoneseason 5, episode 13. However, his few scenes are rather important regarding what comes next for Wes Bentley’s character. Towards the beginning of the hour,Detective Dillard and his team march into the Market Equities building with a warrant to search the premises(including Sarah’s office). The police are getting closer to learning the truth, which is making Jamie anxious. Plus, it doesn’t help that the news is leaking Jamie’s affair with Sarah and evidence proving he would benefit from the Yellowstone development plan. So, he goes to Christina for help.
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Jamie tells the mother of his child the truth — he wasn’t directly involved inthe assassination of John Dutton inYellowstoneseason 5, part 2, but he was aware of Sarah’s involvement.Christina advises Jamie to call a press conference.He needs to launch an investigation into John andSarah’s deaths inYellowstoneseason 5. Jamie must also clarify that he worked closely with Sarah to restore the development, deny the affair, threaten those who insinuated it, and praise his father. Jamie thanks Christina for her advice and leaves with a new mission (which will have to wait until the finale).
4Kayce & Monica Decide To Walk Away From The Ranch
The Couple Is Choosing To Leave (After Saving The Yellowstone)
Upon returning home from his adventure at the end ofYellowstoneseason 5, episode 12, Kayce explains to Monica that he made sure that, if they were to leave the Yellowstone, no one would be following them (aka Grant). Monica asks him if they are actually walking away, andKayce discloses that he has been trying to leave his whole life.
It seems as if Kayce is determined to step away from his responsibilities at the Yellowstone. But first, he is going to ensure that his sister and brother-in-law don’t lose the land.
Later, Kayce is dancing with Monica at the ranch’s party and says that they need to make as many memories as they can before leaving. So, it seems as if Kayce is determined to step away from his responsibilities at the Yellowstone. But first, he is going to make sure that his sister and brother-in-law don’t lose the land.Perhaps Kayce’s story is coming full circle,just in time fortheYellowstoneseries finale.
3Beth Helps Teeter After Colby’s Death
Teeter Struggles After Losing Her Boyfriend
Teeter is completely heartbroken afterColby’s death inYellowstoneseason 5, episode 12. Just after she tells him she loves him, he is gone, andTeeter doesn’t know how to fix the hole in her heart.The other ranch hands attempt to console Teeter but are unsuccessful. As Beth explains, the men are trying to fix Teeter’s problem, but hers is one that can’t be repaired. She just needs someone to listen, and Beth is there for her in “Give the World Away.”
However, as Beth said, Teeter’s problem can’t be fixed, and this grief will live with her for the rest of her life.
Beth brings Teeter to a fancy bar full of tourists and transplants,all of whom Beth cannot stand. She goes there when she’s upset, and she believes it will help Teeter. They tear apart any man who hits on them at the bar, which sort of makes Teeter feel better. However, as Beth said, Teeter’s problem can’t be fixed, and this grief will live with her for the rest of her life.
2Lloyd Decides To Stay At The Yellowstone While Everyone Else Is Leaving
Rip Offers Lloyd A Job In Yellowstone Season 5, Episode 13
After the auction, most of the ranch hands plan on leaving the Yellowstone Dutton RanchinYellowstoneseason 5, part 2. There’s little to no work for them there anymore, and Rip encourages them all to find other work, except for Lloyd. Rip tells Lloyd that he wants him to be around to help build the ranch back to its former glory.Lloyd’s home has been the Yellowstone for 43 years,so, accepting Rip’s offer is probably the easiest decision he has ever made.
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Meanwhile,everyone else but Carter is planning on looking for other jobsafter the auction inYellowstoneseason 5, episode 13. Carter is just a kid, and the Duttons are his family. It just makes sense that Carter would stay at the ranch, along with Lloyd. Perhaps Beth and Rip will finally adopt Carter (although they have many other concerns to address in the finale).
1The Characters Honor John & Colby
Beth Wants A Private Funeral
The Duttons get John’s body back from themedical examiner’s office inYellowstoneseason 5, episode 13. Beth, who is still quite heartbroken over her father’s death, insists that they hold a funeral for him. However, she doesn’t want it to be a big flashy affair full of people the family doesn’t know. Instead,Beth wants an intimate ceremony, which will likely take place in episode 14.In the meantime, though, the ranch honors John and Colby ahead of the auction.
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A man gives a speech praising John and Colby, while hundreds of people look on. Kayce and Teeter also ride in on horses, pulling along another horse with no rider, undoubtedly leaving the spot open for John and Colby. While the entire affair will bring a tear to anyone’s eye,John’s actual funeral will likely be all the more heartbreakingin theYellowstoneseries finale.
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Yellowstone follows the Dutton family, led by patriarch John Dutton, as they defend their expansive ranch against external threats from land developers, an Indian reservation, and America’s first national park. Released on June 08, 2025, this series examines the complex dynamics and violent conflicts surrounding the largest contiguous ranch in the United States.
