Cole Hauser plays Rip Wheeler in Yellowstone. Rip is the unofficially adopted son of John Dutton. In flashbacks, Rip was revealed to have fled to the ranch after his mother and brother got murdered by his stepdad.

Is Rip's son in Yellowstone?

Yellowstone Season 4 introduced Carter, who was seemingly set up to become Beth and Rip's adopted son - and then Season 5 forgot all about him.

Does John consider Rip a son?

At the end of season 2, John indicates in a letter he thinks of Rip as a son.

What happened to John's son on Yellowstone?

John Dutton III and Evelyn's first child, Lee (Dave Annable) was killed in the first season of Yellowstone after he was shot during a confrontation with the neighboring Broken Rock Reservation.

Is Rip Wheeler related to John Dutton?

Rip Wheeler is an employee at Yellowstone. He is the "fixer" and sometimes the bruiser for the Dutton Family. He is also the husband of Bethany Dutton and John's son-in-law.

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Who is the father of John Dutton Jr?

Again, we *assume* that John Dutton Jr. was the son of John Dutton Sr. and Emma Dutton, whom we meet in 1923. He initially appears as an older man in flashback episodes of Yellowstone, but has been rumored to make an appearance in 1923, too.

Why was Lee Dutton killed off?

His Murder Was The Result Of Cultural Tensions Between Ranchers & The Reservation. Lee Dutton's death is a significant event that establishes the high stakes and the often violent world of Yellowstone. As the eldest Dutton son and a Livestock Agent, Lee's dedication to his family's ranch is unwavering.

How many sons does John have on Yellowstone?

Dutton was married to Evelyn. They had four children: three sons, one of whom they had adopted, and a daughter. The pair ran the ranch together prior to her death in 1997. He buried Evelyn on the ranch.

Does Rip find out about Beth and Jamie?

Summary. Rip will eventually find out what Jamie did to Beth, causing him to be furious and potentially seek revenge. Beth's secret about her feud with Jamie could lead to a rift between Rip and John, as Rip may want to kill Jamie for causing Beth pain.

Why is Rip so loyal to John?

"You know, Rip's not just gonna open the floodgates and say, 'Come here, kid. ' It's always going to be a bit of tough love. But that's the way he was raised, and he was raised by John that way, and I think that's consistent to who he is as a person."

Does Beth let Carter call her mom?

During the finale, Carter and Beth meet in the barn, and he says, "Morning, mama." Beth immediately responds, "Hey, baby," but then rebukes Carter for addressing her as "mama." "You can't call me that," she says. "Cause it's not true." Carter responds, "I just thought cause I don't have one, you could be it.

Do Beth and Rip have a baby?

The fact that Beth can't have biological children with Rip. Viewers may remember how the only Dutton daughter was left unable to conceive because her adopted brother Jamie (Wes Bentley) allowed a doctor to secretly sterilize Beth after she got pregnant as a teenager.

Why does Beth hate Jamie so much?

As Beth keeps reminding viewers, she has been perpetually angry at Jamie for how Jamie inadvertently made her sterile by helping her get an abortion when they were both teenagers.

What happens to Kayce's son?

Eventually, John leads a group to go and infiltrate the gang and save Tate. Kayce finds his son in a bathtub with a shaved head, and while he's physically okay, the kidnapping has a lasting psychological impact on him.

Which son in Yellowstone died?

Unbeknownst to Lee, his brother Kayce Dutton, was attempting to prevent him removing the cattle from the reservation. Lee was shot and mortally wounded by Robert Long, who was about to finish him off at point-blank range when Kayce intercepted and killed Robert. Lee died shortly after and was buried at the family grave ...

What did Jamie do to Beth?

Beth asked him to take her to an abortion clinic so her father didn't figure out she got pregnant, so Jamie did it. The catch here is that the clinic he took her to requires sterilization for the procedure to be performed, he didn't tell her this before the procedure took place.

What mental disorder does Beth Dutton have?

John Dutton is likely a psychopath, Rip is likely a sociopath, and Beth Dutton is like someone with classic [untreated] Borderline Personality Disorder. Psychopathy and sociopathy are two terms used to delineate between traits and behaviors nested within Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD).

Did John adopt Rip?

After growing up at the ranch house Rip became extremely loyal to John and would even handle John's enemies through any means necessary. Therefore, the patriarch had accepted Rip into his family and in season four he asked the ranch hand to move in.

Do Monica and Kayce end up together?

Kayce continues to work on the ranch, occasionally seeing Monica and Tate, and hoping for a chance to save their marriage. Eventually, Kayce and Monica do reunite, and Monica returns to living on the Dutton Ranch with their son.

Why did Rip let Kayce win?

By letting the boss' son beat him, Rip selflessly pushes his pride aside to help signify to the others that there has been a change of the guard. They should show Kayce the respect and loyalty they previously showed him.

Who inherits the Dutton ranch?

John Dutton III

John III inherits the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch, the largest ranch in Montana. He has complicated — but loving and loyal — relationships with his four children: Lee, Jamie, Beth and Kayce. He also has a close relationship with his grandson, Tate.