Yellowstone streams on Paramount Plus, not Peacock

Yellowstone is available exclusively on Paramount Plus. All five seasons of the main series are there to watch with a Paramount Plus subscription. Peacock does not carry Yellowstone, so if you want to watch the show, Paramount Plus is your only streaming option.

The show moved to Paramount Plus because Paramount owns both the network that airs Yellowstone (the Paramount Network) and the streaming service. When a studio owns the production company and the streaming platform, the content stays in-house. This is why you will not find it on competing services like Peacock, which is owned by NBCUniversal.

Key Takeaways

  • Yellowstone seasons 1 through 5 stream only on Paramount Plus, with no episodes on Peacock.
  • You need a Paramount Plus subscription to watch Yellowstone; the show is not available for free on either platform.
  • Paramount Plus offers both ad-supported and ad-free subscription tiers, so you can choose based on your budget.
  • The Yellowstone spinoff series 1883 and 1923 are also exclusive to Paramount Plus.

What subscription tier you need for Paramount Plus

Paramount Plus offers two paid subscription options: an ad-supported plan and an ad-free plan. Yellowstone is available on both tiers, so your choice depends on whether you want to watch with commercials or without them.

The ad-supported tier costs less per month but includes ads during playback. The ad-free tier removes those interruptions. Both tiers give you access to the full Yellowstone catalog. There is no free tier of Paramount Plus that includes Yellowstone, though Paramount Plus does offer some free content with ads if you do not subscribe.

How to find Yellowstone on Paramount Plus

Once you log into Paramount Plus on your phone, tablet, computer, or streaming device, use the search bar at the top of the app or website. Type "Yellowstone" and the show will appear in the results. Tap or click on it to see all five seasons listed together.

The seasons are presented in order, so you can start with season 1, episode 1 and watch straight through. Paramount Plus remembers where you stopped, so if you pause in the middle of an episode, the app will pick up from that spot the next time you open it.

Related shows also on Paramount Plus

If you finish Yellowstone and want more from the same universe, Paramount Plus has two spinoff series: 1883 and 1923. Both are prequels set in earlier time periods and feature some of the same family lineage as Yellowstone. These spinoffs are also exclusive to Paramount Plus.

1883 focuses on the Dutton family during the Great Depression and Prohibition era, while 1923 jumps forward to the 1920s. Both have completed their first seasons and have been renewed for additional seasons. You can watch them in any order, though many viewers watch Yellowstone first since it introduces the family story.

Why Yellowstone is not on Peacock

Peacock is owned by NBCUniversal, a different media company than Paramount. Streaming rights are sold or kept by the studio that produces the content. Because Paramount produces Yellowstone and owns Paramount Plus, the studio keeps the show on its own platform to draw subscribers there.

This is standard practice in the streaming industry. Studios use their exclusive shows to compete for subscribers. If Yellowstone were on multiple platforms, Paramount would have less reason to keep people subscribed to Paramount Plus specifically. The exclusivity is intentional and unlikely to change.

Devices where you can watch Yellowstone

Paramount Plus works on most devices. You can watch on phones and tablets running iOS or Android, computers running Windows or Mac, smart TVs including Samsung, LG, Roku, and Fire TV, gaming consoles like PlayStation and Xbox, and web browsers on any computer.

read the Paramount Plus app from your device's app store, or visit paramountplus.com in a browser. Log in with your subscription credentials and search for Yellowstone. The video quality depends on your internet speed and which subscription tier you have, but both tiers support high-definition streaming.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I watch Yellowstone on Peacock?

No. Yellowstone is exclusive to Paramount Plus. Peacock does not carry any episodes of the show. If you want to watch Yellowstone, you will need a Paramount Plus subscription.

Do I have to pay for Paramount Plus to watch Yellowstone?

Yes. Yellowstone is not available for free on Paramount Plus or anywhere else. You must have a paid subscription to either the ad-supported or ad-free tier. Some streaming services offer free trials, so check Paramount Plus's current offers when you sign up.

Are the spinoff shows 1883 and 1923 also on Paramount Plus only?

Yes. Both 1883 and 1923 are exclusive to Paramount Plus, just like the main Yellowstone series. If you subscribe for Yellowstone, you will also have access to both spinoffs.

Can I watch Yellowstone on cable TV instead of streaming?

Yellowstone originally aired on the Paramount Network cable channel, but new episodes are no longer broadcast there. Streaming on Paramount Plus is now the primary way to watch the show. Some cable providers may offer on-demand access through their apps if you have a cable subscription, but Paramount Plus is the main platform.

What if I only have Peacock and not Paramount Plus?

You would need to subscribe to Paramount Plus separately to watch Yellowstone. The two services do not share content, and Peacock does not carry Yellowstone. You can subscribe to both if you want shows from both platforms, or choose based on which shows interest you most.