The highly anticipated return of Yellowstone on Sunday night has shattered previous records, delivering the biggest premiere night audience the series has ever seen. With an impressive 16.4 million viewers tuning in across multiple platforms, the season 5B premiere marked a 3% increase over the season 5A premiere in 2022, which garnered 15.9 million viewers, according to VideoAmp’s projected Total Persons/Live+SD gross viewership.
This surge in viewership reflects Yellowstone‘s continued popularity and its ability to attract a diverse audience. The comprehensive viewing figure includes all premiere and encore airings, and a detailed network-by-network breakdown of these numbers is expected to be released in the coming week.
The series’ widespread success is a testament to its compelling storytelling and high production values, spearheaded by co-creators Taylor Sheridan, an Oscar®-nominated screenwriter known for works like Wind River and Sicario, and John Linson. Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, Yellowstone continues to captivate audiences under the leadership of its team of executive producers, including Sheridan, Linson, Kevin Costner, and others.
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The impressive debut was aided by the expanded reach that now includes CBS and eight cable networks, surpassing the seven networks that aired the season 5A premiere. Viewers across the country tuned in to follow the latest chapter in the Dutton family saga, proving once again that Yellowstone is more than a series—it’s a phenomenon that continues to grow with each season.