ON THE HEELS OF THE FIRST SEASON'S SUCCESS, THE CBS "YELLOWSTONE" BROADCAST EVENT WILL CONTINUE WITH THE EXPLOSIVE SECOND SEASON BEGINNING SUNDAY, OCT. 29

21.6 Million Viewers Have Tuned In During the First Season

YELLOWSTONE fans will be able to continue their journey with the Dutton family following the first season finale, airing this Sunday, Oct. 22 on the CBS Television Network. The second season will make its broadcast television debut just one week later, on Sunday, Oct. 29.

Since the Western drama debuted on CBS on Sept. 17, nearly 21.6 million viewers have tuned in to at least one episode of YELLOWSTONE on CBS. Over half (52%) are new to the series, having not seen a single episode in the past year on either linear or streaming. The series has been the #1 primetime entertainment program every Sunday night during the CBS broadcast event, averaging 5.49 million viewers for each episode (Nielsen Most Current Persons 2+).

From MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, YELLOWSTONE chronicles the Dutton family who controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States. Amid shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds, and hard-earned respect - the ranch is in constant conflict with those it borders - an expanding town, an Indian reservation, and vicious business rivalries.

See below for descriptions of the first season finale and second season premiere. Episodic photos and clips are now available on CBS Press Express.

"The Unraveling: Pt. 2" - With the walls closing in, John discovers which family and allies will stand with him and fight, on the first season finale of YELLOWSTONE, Sunday, Oct. 22 (9:00-9:59 PM, ET / 8:30-9:29 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.

"A Thundering" - Kayce settles into his new role at the Ranch. A damaging article threatens to expose John. Rainwater pitches his new plan to the tribal council, on the second season premiere of YELLOWSTONE, Sunday, Oct. 29 (9:00-10:00 PM ET / 8:30-9:30 PM PT) on the CBS Television Network.