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The Passionate Saga of an American Empire.

The Yellow Rose ended after Season 1.

IMDb

7.7/10

Seasons

1

Episodes

22

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Diagnostics

Network
NBC
Genres
Soap, Drama
First aired
1983-10-02
Last aired
1984-05-12
Runtime
60 min

Awards 1 nomination

Predictive Logic Analysis

The Yellow Rose has concluded its run. Production records list the series as ended, meaning the story has been brought to a planned close rather than left open. Barring a revival, there is no Season 2 in development.

What is The Yellow Rose about?

The Yellow Rose arrived on NBC in 1983 as an ambitious attempt to capture the soap opera fervor that Dallas had ignited, transplanting its formula of family conflict, romantic entanglement, and business scheming to the sprawling ranches of Texas. The show centers on the Champion family empire, their sprawling Yellow Rose ranch, and the various machinations—both personal and professional—that drive its inhabitants toward drama and revelation. For viewers hungry for that particular brand of glossy, melodramatic storytelling anchored in a distinctly Texan setting, the series offered the allure of serious dramatic stakes played out against a backdrop of cattle barons, oil money, and generational conflict.

The cast assembled for The Yellow Rose reads like a who's who of television prestige and star power. Cybill Shepherd, David Soul, Chuck Connors, and Edward Albert headline the ensemble, supported by veterans like Noah Beery Jr., Ken Curtis, and Jane Russell, with a young Robin Wright among the rising talent. Despite this considerable pedigree, the series cultivated a distinct visual and narrative style that leaned into the passion and intensity suggested by its tagline: "The Passionate Saga of an American Empire." It aimed for the melodramatic heights of its Dallas inspiration while carving out its own identity within the crowded soap opera landscape.

Yet The Yellow Rose's moment proved brief. Canceled after just one season of twenty-two episodes, the show struggled to find its footing in the competitive prime-time television market of 1983-84. Though it failed to establish a sustained audience, the series has maintained respectable regard among those who encountered it, reflected in its solid IMDb rating. The show's rapid cancellation positioned it as a noble but ultimately unsuccessful attempt to duplicate Dallas's lightning-in-a-bottle success—a reminder that star power and familiar genre conventions alone cannot guarantee longevity in network television.

Created by Doru Năstase

Themes

southern usatexasranch

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The Yellow Rose Season 2 Release Date

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The Yellow Rose seasons

Season 11983 · 22 ep
  • 1. Pilot1983-10-02
  • 2. Divided We Fall1983-10-15
  • 3. When Honor Dies1983-10-22
  • 4. Walls of Fear1983-10-29
  • 5. Sins of the Father1983-11-05
  • 6. Breaking Trail1983-11-12
  • 7. Moving Targets1983-11-19
  • 8. Trail's End1983-11-26
  • 9. A Question of Love1983-12-10
  • 10. Only the Proud1983-12-17
  • 11. Divide and Conquer1984-01-07
  • 12. Hell Hath No Fury1984-01-14
  • 13. Deadline1984-01-21
  • 14. Land of the Free1984-02-11
  • 15. Sport of Kings1984-02-18
  • 16. Running Free1984-02-25
  • 17. Sacred Ground1984-03-10
  • 18. Debt of Honor1984-03-17
  • 19. Chains of Fear1984-03-24
  • 20. Beyond Vengeance1984-04-28
  • 21. Villa's Gold1984-05-05
  • 22. The Far Side of Fear1984-05-12

The Yellow Rose cast

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Noah Beery Jr.

Noah Beery Jr.

Luther Dillard

Edward Albert

Edward Albert

Quisto Champion

David Soul

David Soul

Roy Champion

Ken Curtis

Ken Curtis

Hoyt Coryell

Chuck Connors

Chuck Connors

Jeb Hollister

Cybill Shepherd

Cybill Shepherd

Colleen Champion

Steve Sandor

Steve Sandor

Lenny Hollister

Susan Anspach

Susan Anspach

Grace McKenzie

Sam Elliott

Sam Elliott

Chance McKenzie

Will Sampson

Will Sampson

John Stronghart

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    Frequently asked

    When does The Yellow Rose Season 2 come out?
    The Yellow Rose ended after Season 1.
    Is The Yellow Rose renewed or cancelled?
    The Yellow Rose has ended. Its final season has already aired and no further seasons are expected.
    How many seasons of The Yellow Rose are there?
    The Yellow Rose has aired 1 season so far.
    How many episodes of The Yellow Rose are there?
    There are 22 episodes of The Yellow Rose across 1 season.
    Who created The Yellow Rose?
    The Yellow Rose was created by Doru Năstase.
    Where can I watch The Yellow Rose?
    The Yellow Rose is available to stream on Philo.
    What is The Yellow Rose's IMDb rating?
    The Yellow Rose holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 from 255 votes.