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‘Yellowstone’ seasons will stream free this weekend. Here’s how to watch

Kevin Costner as John Dutton in the Paramount Network series “Yellowstone.”
Kevin Costner as John Dutton in the Paramount Network series “Yellowstone.” Kevin Lynch / PARAMOUNT NETWORK

If you’re one of the few who haven’t jumped into the “Yellowstone” universe, this weekend will be a great time to catch up on the Kevin Costner cowboy drama — without spending any extra money.

Pluto TV, a free TV streaming site, will run a marathon of Seasons 1 -3 starting starting Friday.

Here’s the schedule:

  • Season 1: Friday, May 27, starting at 4 p.m. ET
  • Season 2: Saturday, May 28, starting at 4 p.m. ET

  • Season 3: Sunday, May 29, starting at 1 p.m. ET

What is ‘Yellowstone’ about?

Pluto TV summarizes it pretty well: “Yellowstone chronicles the Dutton family, led by John Dutton (Kevin Costner), 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 America’s first national park.”

Kevin Costner, left, and Cole Hauser in the Paramount Network series “Yellowstone.”
Kevin Costner, left, and Cole Hauser in the Paramount Network series “Yellowstone.” Paramount Network

What is Pluto TV and how do I get it?

Pluto TV is a free streaming service owned by Paramount. You can watch “live” TV (from Pluto content) or watch TV shows or movies on demand. There’s a ton of really good free content there.

“Yellowstone” and its affiliated shows — “1883” and “1923” — air on Paramount Network and Paramount+ (a subscriber streaming service).

To get Pluto TV:

On your mobile device: Download the Pluto TV app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play store. The app is free and there’s no charge to sign up.

On your TV: The Pluto channel (or app) is available on Amazon Fire TVs and on Vizio and Samsung smart TVs, as well as through an Amazon Fire Stick or Roku device.

This story was originally published May 25, 2023 at 7:40 AM.

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Brooke Cain
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Brooke Cain is a North Carolina native who has worked at The News & Observer and McClatchy for more than 30 years as a researcher, reporter and media writer. She is the National Service Journalism Editor for McClatchy. 
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