Dutton Ranch Premieres Episode 9 Finale July 3 as Debut Draws 12.9 Million Views

3 articles · Updated · CNET · Jul 2

Episode 9, titled “El Padrino,” premieres Friday, July 3 on Paramount Plus and airs the same day at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Paramount Network.
12:01 a.m. PT is when streaming access begins each Friday, including for Philo subscribers, closing a nine-episode season that started May 15.
Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly reprise Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton in the Yellowstone sequel, which follows their attempt to build a ranching business in Texas amid conflict with a rival ranch.
12.9 million global first-week views made Dutton Ranch Paramount Plus’ biggest original-series debut, helping secure a second-season renewal before the finale.

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