Following a new generation of Duttons; Jacob quashes a dispute between cattle ranchers and sheep herders; Cara informs Liz of the sacrifices of marrying into the Dutton family; another Dutton finds himself far from home.

Jacob and the Yellowstone cowboys save one of their own before deciding their next move; Teonna continues to endure at the hands of Sister Mary; Cara and Emma discuss Elizabeth and Jack; Alexandra makes a bold decision.

Jacob, Cara, and the Duttons go into town to take care of some business and pleasure; Spencer and Alexandra decide they won't waste any time and later find new danger; the Duttons realize the feud with the sheepherders is far from over.

In the wake of the attack, Cara and the Duttons carefully plan their next move; Spencer and Alexandra enjoy the pleasures of Zanzibar, unaware of what has happened back home; Banner Creighton seeks a powerful ally.

Spencer and Alexandra begin their long journey back to Montana; Banner and Whitfield plot their next move to control the valley; Teonna goes to great lengths to secure her freedom and safety.

In the wake of the tugboat crash, the next step in Spencer and Alexandra's fate is revealed; Cara and McDowell begin hiring new Livestock Officers; Teonna covers her tracks as Marshalls come looking; Jacob gains strength.