The WORST episodes of The Pioneer Woman
Every episode of The Pioneer Woman ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Pioneer Woman!
Take one sassy former city girl, her hunky rancher husband and a band of adorable kids, an extended family, cowboys, 3000 wild mustangs, a herd of cattle and one placid basset hound and you have The Pioneer Woman. The Pioneer Woman is an open invitation into Ree Drummond's life: The award-winning blogger and best-selling cookbook author comes to Food Network and shares her special brand of home cooking, from throw-together suppers to elegant celebrations. The series, set against the incredible story of life at home on the range, is the next best thing to actually sitting on a stool in Ree's kitchen.
#2 - Celebrating Nan
Season 19 - Episode 17 - Aired 9/8/2018
Ree Drummond and her family are mourning the loss of Ladd's mother so she begins preparing lunch while the family works on tidying the ranch cemetery. There's a build-your-own BLT Bar -- Nan's all-time favorite where the 'T' is an Heirloom Tomato -- Watermelon Salad with feta, Homemade Mayo and Quick Pickles just like Nan's mom taught her how to make. On the side, there's a Skillet Corn Casserole made from Nan's classic recipe and Nan's Blackberry Cobbler is for dessert.
#3 - Easy Comfort
Season 20 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/8/2018
Ree Drummond makes comfort food the easy way starting with Carrot Cake French Toast -- a tasty combo of two comforting classics in one make-ahead breakfast. There's also Corn and Green Chili Chowder made fast in a multi pot, a Butterscotch Lava Cake test and a Fried Red Tomato Sandwich perfect for a solo treat.
#4 - Osage Cowboy's Lunch
Season 21 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/26/2019
Ree Drummond is making a classic cowboy lunch for her husband, Ladd, and the other cowboys. She starts with a Cheeseburger Meatloaf that's everything they love about two favorite foods in one dish. Then she makes Quick Ranch Potatoes and Spicy Green Beans because cowboys like a little kick. For dessert, Ree makes her chocolatey Cow Patty Cookies and wraps them up for the guys to grab and go.
Watch Now:Apple TV#5 - Almost Healthy
Season 20 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/15/2018
Ree Drummond is making healthy-ish and totally fabulous versions of classics! There's everyone's favorite Cheeseburger Sliders with portobellos instead of buns, fantastic Cauliflower Fried Rice, Zucchini Lasagna and almost-instant Fast and Fruity Ice Cream.
#6 - Best of Ranch-Style Italian
Season 21 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/31/2019
Ree Drummond is shaking up Italian classics and sharing a taste of the dolce vita, frontier-style, with favorites from the past. Proving a mashup of two great dishes is better than one, she makes a meal kit for Herbed Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza to keep on standby in the fridge. Her Roasted Vegetable Panzanella is a new take on traditional panzanella salad with roasted vegetables, mozzarella and Italian cornbread croutons. Ree also shares quick tricks in her all-in-one Italian Chicken Sheet Pan Supper, and she stocks the freezer with layered Loaf Pan Lasagnas perfectly portioned for two.
#7 - Spring Potluck Faves
Season 21 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/13/2019
Ree Drummond is making spring favorites to share at her church potluck. She starts with get-ahead Glazed Pineapple Ham slices and tosses a Primavera Pasta Salad with Lemon and Parmesan Dressing. Her Caramelized Onion Dip is a crowd pleaser, and she bakes adorably irresistible Lemon Poppy Seed Mini Scones. Ree also shares her total pantry makeover in the spirit of spring cooking and spring cleaning.
#8 - Fire and Feast
Season 24 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/4/2020
Ree Drummond cooks a spring feast while Ladd and the cowboys are busy on the ranch. She makes Perfect Pork Tenderloin with a delicious Herby Mustard Cream, Mac and Cheese Primavera, and the perfect side, Roasted Spring Veggies and Dip. For dessert, fresh Lemon Thyme Pudding is a sweet take on spring.
Watch Now:Apple TV#9 - Best of Chicken All Ways
Season 24 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/4/2020
It's chicken, chicken and more chicken with great recipes from the ranch. Ree Drummond shares a Spatchcock Chicken Sheet Pan Supper, fabulous Peach Whisky Chicken, a Chicken Kale Caesar Salad kit and Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup with all the fixings.
#11 - Staying Home 4
Season 25 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/9/2020
Ree's four kids are pitching in to help their mom shoot a special homemade episode with easy quarantine recipes for Mother's Day; convenience Caesar salad; shortcut Tres Leches cake is perfect for kids to make as a treat for Mom.
Watch Now:Apple TV#12 - To the Nth
Season 19 - Episode 16 - Aired 9/1/2018
Ree Drummond is taking some of her favorite recipes over the top! Her Mac and Cheese Stuffed Peppers are beer-battered and served with Cilantro Lime Cream and her Grilled French Toast is finished with Grilled Strawberries and a fabulous range of epic toppings. Then two fast food favorites star in a spectacular Fried Chicken Pizza with Slaw and a freaktastic Funnel Cake Sundae gets piled high with the good stuff.
#13 - Home Sweet Home 10
Season 25 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/25/2020
Ree Drummond's husband, Ladd, is hauling hay with his crew, and Ree is fixing a make-ahead dinner and treats; she gets ahead with chunky chili, cheesy cornbread muffins with honey butter and a layered summer garden salad; brown butter crispies.
Watch Now:Apple TV#15 - Home Sweet Home: New Holiday Faves
Season 26 - Episode 18 - Aired 12/12/2020
Ree Drummond gets in the holiday spirit with Apple, Brie and Mushrooms En Croute, Traditional Eggnog in a ginger crumb-rimmed glass and an Ugly Sweater Cake. She also makes Berry Basil Vodka and Festive Marinated Olives for a happy hour gift basket.
Watch Now:Apple TV#21 - Home Sweet Home: Easy Eats
Season 28 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/24/2021
Ree Drummond is taking it easy with a range of simple dishes served up in the ranch kitchen. She starts with Creamy Lemon Chicken that's good enough for company, and Sweet Potato and Mushroom Carbonara is a spin on a family favorite. Ree also makes a super quick Lemony Salmon and Asparagus Salad and, to round things off, her incredible Gazpacho Pasta mashup with a no-cook sauce.
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#23 - Christmas
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/17/2011
Christmas is coming and it's a big day on the ranch. It's all about festive food, fun and family traditions. Ree's celebrating the holidays by cooking up divine Cinnamon Rolls for Christmas gifts, and her little elves, the kids, are on delivery duties. Then the Drummonds are hitting town for the annual Christmas parade of lights before heading back to the ranch for a fabulous feast of Prime Rib with a rosemary salt crust, elegant Duchess Potatoes, nine-hour Burgundy Mushrooms and scrumptious Whiskey Cream Sauce. Ree's sharing all her secrets for a delicious Christmas, frontier style. You're all invited to celebrate!
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#24 - All Stocked Up
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/21/2012
Ree hasn't been to the store in weeks and she's still got another day to go before she can hit town. Over the next 24 hours she dips into her trusty staples to whip up some fabulous food from what she can find in her pantry and freezer. There's mom daughter dinner, breakfast for the kids and lunch for the whole family.
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#25 - The Big Game
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/28/2012
Ladd's two best college friends Tony and Bill are heading out from the city to the ranch for the weekend to watch their alma mater play their archrival in the big Arizona vs. ASU game. While Ladd dishes out some city slickers type ranch experiences Ree cooks up a watch party feast of incredible game day goodies with snacks and treats that are sure to score a touchdown.
Watch Now:Apple TV