Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stepped into the Taylor Sheridan universe with an appearance on the penultimate episode of Landman ’s season one. The series starring Billy Bob Thornton as a crisis manager is set against the backdrop of the booming and rugged West Texas oil industry.

Jerry Jones is a polarizing figure as the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, to say the least. But when it comes to Jerry Jones the actor, the internet has seemingly come to a consensus. Jones recently appeared as a guest star in the new Taylor Sheridan series Landman, and fans were pleasantly surprised with his more-than-solid performance.

On Sunday’s latest episode, “WolfCamp,” which is the penultimate episode of the season, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made a surprise appearance as himself, and fans were somewhat stunned that he was able to hold his own against Hollywood veterans Jon Hamm and Billy Bob Thornton.

The Cowboys owner popped up in episodes of “Coach,” “Arli$,” “Entourage,” “Cubed” and “The League.” Jones also appeared in the 2024 documentary series about the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders. “Landman” streams on Paramount+ and will air its season finale on Sunday, Jan 12.

The Sunday, January 5 episode of Landman may have potentially featured a prominent character's demise, but it's a different moment that has everyone talking: Jerry Jones' wildly unexpected cameo. Jones,

Jones makes a cameo to deliver advice about the importance of family to characters played by Jon Hamm and Billy Bob Thornton.

"You can't even put that in words, bro." Ultimately, the Cowboys' failed season was not determined by that game, but the loss paints a picture of how the their 29th straight year without a Super Bowl played out.

Jones discussed being accountable for the roster the Cowboys put on the field as well as Will McClay's value to the Cowboys.