Yellowstone Season 4 Finale Shatters Ratings Records

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Yellowstone continues to show that cable TV is not dying out in the near future.

Paramount Network has unveiled some statistics for Yellowstone Season 4 Episode 10 -- the most recent finale for the Taylor Sheridan-created drama.

On Paramount Network alone, the highly-anticipated conclusion managed 9.3 million total viewers -- a rise of 81% vs. the Yellowstone Season 3 finale.

He's Not a Pet - Yellowstone Season 4 Episode 3

Including the simulcast on CMT, the numbers swell to 10.3 million viewers.

The numbers will rise even more with DVR and streaming factored in, but these numbers are unheard of in the TV climate nowadays.

Vs. its third-season finale, the series was up among adults 18-49 by 95%, while it surged 100% in People 25-54.

Yellowstone is now the #1 series of 2021 across, broadcast, cable, and premium, according to a press release from Paramount Network.

Jimmy's Sendoff - Yellowstone Season 4 Episode 3

Additionally, it was the #1 most social show on Sunday, becoming the #1 most social cable drama.

“Yellowstone continues to shatter records with more than 11 million viewers tuning into the season finale, proving we've hit a cultural nerve - from the center of the country to each of the coasts - and still have lots of room to grow on linear,” said Chris McCarthy, President and CEO, ViacomCBS Media Networks.

“Our strategy to franchise Yellowstone into a universe of series to fuel growth for Paramount+ is already exceeding expectations with 1883 and Mayor of Kingstown proving to be two of the top titles.”

Jimmy at the 6666 - Yellowstone Season 4 Episode 5

 “It is incredibly rewarding to see the Yellowstone audience continue to expand even as we come to the close of our 4th season," said David C. Glasser, CEO of 101 Studios.

"This expansion is a true testament to the original voices and universe that Taylor created."

"Our partners at ViacomCBS and MTV Entertainment Studios have supported Taylor’s universe utilizing linear and Paramount+ to fuel each other and continue to build the viewership."

The Taylor Sheridan universe is proving to be a big draw on both cable and streaming, with 1883 launching to strong numbers on both cable and Paramount+.

Springing Summer - Yellowstone Season 4 Episode 5

Yellowstone has been used to preview 1883 and Mayor of Kingstown, and it appears to be paying off.

Yellowstone Season 5 is probably a long way off, but it will definitely be on the air in the future.

You don't have a show this big and not keep it around.

What are your thoughts on the numbers?

Stormy Skies Monica - Yellowstone Season 4 Episode 5

Are you shocked?

Are you already counting down the days until Yellowstone Season 5 is on the air?

Hit the comments below.

Remember you can watch Yellowstone online right here via TV Fanatic.

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Yellowstone Quotes

John: Not hungry?
Beth: Nuh-uh. I'm intermittent fasting.
John: What's that mean?
Beth: Nothing but coffee and cigarettes till noon, and then I can eat what the fuck I want till I start drinkin' at six.
John: Well, I'd love to meet the doctor who came up with that diet.
Beth: I've adapted it to suit my lifestyle.

John: Rip, have you figured out how to do this without all us gettin' trampled?
Rip: Best we came up with, sir, is like fuck it, you know? Let's get up there as fast as we can and chase those son of a bitches down the mountain.
John: Fuck it? That your plan, too? Fuck it?
Kayce: It's gonna be a shit show now matter what we do. May as well do it fast, less time for things to go wrong.
John: Your logic is so flawed, son, it's, hell, it almost makes sense.