In the wake of the Beck Brothers, John reshuffles the political decks; Beth finds a trespasser on the ranch and learns that he may have big ambitions for the surrounding land; John helps Tate deal with his nightmares.

Jamie starts a new job; Beth comes to a realization about Market Equities and visits Roarke; Rip searches for another ranch hand: A livestock agent goes too far.

Jamie plays cover-up and damage control with Hendon; Governor Perry hears a $6 billion pitch for a development right on the Yellowstone, and later makes some political maneuvers; Jimmy competes in a rodeo competition.

Beth shares a personal secret with Rip; John and the boys deal with some hostile trespassers from out of state; Rainwater reaches out to a powerful woman to help secure the future of Broken Rock.

The reason for Beth and Jamie's toxic relationship is revealed. Kayce bends the rules to help a family in need. Rip and the boys get into a confrontation with two men from John's past.

Beth reveals a secret to her father; John confronts two cowboys about old feuds; a search gets underway on the reservation.

Kayce searches for answers following a theft on the ranch, Jamie learns a shocking family secret, John issues a warning, and Beth takes matters into her own hands.

Beth continues her battle with Willa Hayes, and brings John a lucrative offer. Monica has a harrowing ordeal.

Jamie confronts his past. Rip approaches Kayce about an old problem. The bunkhouse looks to defend two of their own.