Kayce settles into his new role at the ranch. A damaging article threatens to expose John. Rainwater pitches his new plan to the tribal council.

Kayce and Rip come to blows. Beth starts buying up land to protect the ranch. Monica begins a new chapter at the university.

Rainwater teams up with Jenkins for a big business deal, but powerful new enemies look to block their plans. John and Beth groom a new political candidate.

The Duttons try to figure out who's sabotaging their ranch, and Thomas Rainwater breaks ground on his casino, putting all the ranchers' businesses in jeopardy.

Jamie tries desperately to walk back a previous mistake. Kayce tracks down evidence. Monica and Martin attend a traditional Indian horse relay.

Jamie makes a drastic move in order to protect his family, Jimmy takes a shot at a rodeo competition, Walker tries to leave the ranch, and Kayce and John spend quality time with Tate.

Jamie is driven to a dark place while grappling with the consequences of his actions, Malcolm threatens Beth, and Monica and Tate move to the ranch with Kayce.

John and Rip seek revenge, Monica ponders the consequences of her living situation, and Jimmy clears old debts.

The feud with the Becks comes to a head as the Duttons scramble to save one of their own.