The series jumps ahead several months from where season 4 ended to post-election day where a reluctant John Dutton has won the Montana gubernatorial election. Monica (Kelsey Asbille) appears to be about 20 months pregnant (see clip below) at this point and beyond ready to give birth while shenanigans continue at the bunkhouse.

Yellowstone Season 5, Episode 1 Photos

In the second episode of the night, “The Sting of Wisdom,” John makes a passionate speech to the state of Montana and a new formidable opponent from Market Equities arrives in Montana. The cowboys at the ranch deal with a new problem.

Yellowstone Season 5, Episode 2 Photos

The kids on the show are no longer kids as we remember them. Both Tate (Brecken Merrill) and Carter (Finn Little) had growth spurts between seasons with Little barely recognizable from the chubby-cheeked pre-teen we saw last season. It’ll be hard to beat the intensity and action-packed roller coaster ride we happily endured in the season 4 opener, but the season 5 premiere doesn’t disappoint. In the Parade.com exclusive first look below, Kayce (Luke Grimes) checks in on Monica (Asbille), who is experiencing cramps (and possible labor pains) three weeks before her due date.

Yellowstone Season 5, Episode 1 Preview Sneak Peek 

Yellowstone fans, we have a bonus sneak peek for you! In the Parade.com exclusive bonus sneak peek below, country singer Lainey Wilson joins the cast as Abby, a musician who has already caught the eye of perpetual bachelor Ryan (Ian Bohen).

Yellowstone Season 5, Episode 1 Cast

In addition to regular cast, including Kevin Costner (John Dutton), Kelly Reilly (Beth Dutton), Luke Grimes (Kayce Dutton), Wes Bentley (Jamie Dutton) , Cole Hauser (Rip Wheeler), Finn Little (Carter), Kelsey Asbille (Monica) and Brecken Merrill (Tate Dutton), we’ll see the following guest stars in season 5, episode 1.

Jacki Weaver as Caroline Warner

John Emmett Tracy as Ellie Steele

Kylie Rogers as young Beth

Kyle Red Silverstein as Young Rip

Kai Caster as Rowdy

Q’orianka Kilcher as Angela Blue Thunder

James Jordan as livestock agent Hendon

Buck Taylor as Emmett Walsh

Jake Ream as Jake

Ethan Lee as Ethan

Forrest Wilder as Young Lloyd

Matthew Downs as Trooper Mark Rigby

Vince Duvall as Scott McMullein

Need to recap of Yellowstone? Watch this extended recap of the first four seasons of Yellowstone below. Season 5 of Yellowstone premieres on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount Network. A special presentation of the series premiere of Tulsa King will follow directly after Yellowstone at 10 p.m. ET on Paramount Network. Don’t forget to check out the first look images in the gallery also!

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