A Knife and No Coin

is the eighth episode of the fifth season of Yellowstone. The episode premiered on January 1, 2023.
==Outline==
Jamie goes through with his plan; John has a request for Monica and lends support to an unexpected friend; the Yellowstone cowboys embark on a big change; a flashback reveals a source of Rip's loyalty.
==Summary==
As Rip and the other cowboys make their way to Texas, Kayce is left to run the ranch. Simultaneous to lending support to Rainwater and the Broken Rock Reservation in defiance of a pipeline, John learns that Jamie has publicly called for his father's impeachment in regard to his use of the Governor's seat. Beth finds out and threatens Jamie with revealing how he dumped the body of his biological father, whom she forced Jamie to execute the prior season. However, Jamie informs Beth about the uselessness of her leverage when he reveals that there is a long tradition of the Duttons dumping their enemies in a no man's land canyon in Wyoming called the "Train Station" and how exposing him would spell the end of the family; leaving her uncharacteristically shocked and speechless. He then points out how their father's reckless, stubborn actions have done the ranch more harm than good and that the only way for it to thrive is to remove him from power. Confirming the truth about this dark secret with John and realizing she had underestimated Jamie, Beth suggests to John that her brother might need to be taken to the train station himself. John is visibly uncomfortable about the idea and does not respond. Unbeknownst to Beth, Jamie has anticipated his sister's murderous intents and plans to counter her by inquiring Sarah on hiring "professionals".
==Cast==
===Main Cast===
* Kevin Costner as John Dutton
* Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton
* Kelly Reilly as Bethany Dutton
* Wes Bentley as Jamie Dutton
* Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler
* Kelsey Asbille as Monica Dutton
* Brecken Merrill as Tate Dutton
* Jefferson White as Jimmy Hurdstram
* Ryan Bingham as Walker
* Finn Little as Carter
* Ian Bohen as Ryan
* Forrie J. Smith as Lloyd Pierce
* Denim Richards as Colby Mayfield
* Wendy Moniz-Grillo as Lynelle Perry
* Kathryn Kelly as Emily
* Jen Landon as Teeter
* Mo Brings Plenty as Mo
* Gil Birmingham as Thomas Rainwater
===Guest Cast===
* Josh Lucas as Young John Dutton
* Kyle Red Silverstein as Young Rip Wheeler
* Forrest Wilder as Young Lloyd Pierce
===Recurring Cast===
* Piper Perabo as Summer Higgins
* Dawn Olivieri as Sarah Atwood
* Hassie Harrison as Laramie
* Lilli Kay as Clara Brewer
* Jake Ream as Jake
* Ethan Lee as Ethan
* Gabriel Guilbeau as Gator
* Matthew Downs as Trooper Mark Rigby
* Orli Gottesmann as Hailie
* True Burson as Himself
* Will Boedeker as Himself
* Charlie Ferguson as 6666 Cook
* Trevor Snarr as Old Cowboy
* Stetson Owen as Cowboy
* Ashley Poole as TV Reporter
* Jill Adler as Reporter
* Don Hudson as Reporter
==Episode Deaths==
NA
==Music==
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==References==
Category:Yellowstone Season Five Episodes