The BEST episodes of The Ranch
Every episode of The Ranch ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Ranch!
When Colt Bennett returns to his hometown of Garrison, Colorado to try out for a semipro Denver team, he learns that his family's ranch has fallen on hard times. Now he's helping to keep the Iron River Ranch afloat, while figuring out how he fits into the dysfunctional Bennett family consisting of his brother, their rancher father, and his estranged wife.
#1 - The Cowboy Rides Away
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 10/7/2016
Beau tries to make amends with the boys, but it may be too little, too late. A job offer drives a wedge between Rooster and Colt.
#2 - Til It's Gone
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/1/2016
The dwindling finances cause the boys and Beau to go get a bank loan. Colt learns that he has an old disagreement with the loan manager. Beau decides to turn off the power at the ranch.
#3 - Merry Christmas (Wherever You Are)
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 10/7/2016
Colt realizes what he wants for his future, Beau and Maggie find some closure, and the gang celebrates Christmas at the bar.
#4 - Leavin's Been Comin' (For a Long, Long Time)
Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 10/7/2016
Maggie stands up for Rooster when Beau kicks him out of the house. Meanwhile, Colt is torn between his brother and his father.
#5 - I Know She Still Loves Me
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/7/2016
Beau and Maggie come to a decison about their relationship, but they don't see eye to eye about the ranch. the boys take Kenny out drinking.
#6 - Let's Fall to Pieces Together
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/7/2016
While Rooster tries to broker peace between Beau and Maggie, Colt apologizes to Heather -- but his timing couldn't be worse.
#7 - Sittin' on the Fence
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/7/2016
Beau's depressed over Maggie, so Mary tries to fix him up with a friend. Colt wonders when Abby's going to follow through on her promise.
#8 - Gone as a Girl Can Get
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/7/2016
An angry Beau clears Maggie's things out of the house. Colt tries to sort out his feelings for Abby and Heather.
#9 - Got a Little Crazy
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/1/2016
Colt fixes things with Abby and upon learning that Beau and Maggie will not be home, the boys hold a party with Abby, Kenny, Heather, and her friend back at the ranch.
#10 - American Kids
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/1/2016
Hunting season causes Colt and Rooster to argue. However Beau and Maggie spend time together as the brothers fight.
#11 - Better as a Memory
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/1/2016
Abby realizes she is in the wrong about Colt's relationship with Heather. Beau and Maggie try to fix things.
#12 - I Can't Go There
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/1/2016
Colt tries to figure out what he wants from Heather, almost breaking up with her. As Beau deals with a sick calf, Colt learns that there is more to Heather than he thought.
#13 - The Boys of Fall
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/1/2016
Beau injures his back and has to go to the doctor; something he hasn't done in twelve years. He learns that he has high blood pressure. Colt is asked to go help out the football team at his old high school by the quarterback. The coach doesn't want him to do so and Colt gets upset and makes a fool of himself. He realizes that he needs to make a change due to his father who isn't happy changing his diet.
#14 - Down the Road
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/1/2016
It's time to market the cows, but Beau has second thoughts due to rock bottom cattle prices. Colt and Rooster navigate the complexities of their dating situations. Abby has a revelation for Colt.
#15 - There Goes My Life
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/1/2016
Heather sets up Rooster with her sister but Colt is worried that Rooster will ruin his relationship with Heather. Maggie and Beau air their problems in marriage counseling. Rooster winds up interfering with Colt and Heather's relationship in an even more disturbing way. When Colt and Heather go out to Cracker Barrel, it winds up being the night that Kenny proposes to Abby there.
#16 - Some People Change
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/1/2016
Colt's high school sweetheart Abby (Elisha Cuthbert) is dating Kenny (Bret Harrison), much to his annoyance. His father treats him like a servant and won't listen to his ideas. As a result, Colt decides to leave, leaving Rooster to stick around as he had done. Colt drops by his mother's place, where she talks him into sticking around.
#17 - Living and Living Well
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/7/2016
Colt struggles to keep his relationship with Abby under wraps. The boys make a big purchase and try to sell Beau on a business opportunity.
#18 - Back Where I Come From
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/1/2016
Colt Bennett (Ashton Kutcher) returns home to his father's ranch. His older brother Jameson "Rooster" Bennett (Danny Masterson) is surprised to see him while his father is upset. His mother is happy to see him. Colt winds up deciding to stick around town at the ranch as the family needs the help.
#19 - Change
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/15/2018
Nick confronts Rooster. Running out of options, Colt reaches out to Lisa Neumann. Joanne urges Beau to make peace with Colt.
#20 - Take Me Home, Country Roads
Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 1/24/2020
In the series finale, Luke opens up about his struggles, Maggie throws one last Christmas party at the bar, and Colt gives Beau a heartwarming gift.
#21 - When It All Goes South
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/7/2018
While Abby's in Denver teaching, Colt works to rebuild the Peterson ranch. Rooster misses his first day of work.
#22 - Reckless
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/7/2018
After a fight with Nick lands Colt in hot water, Mary presses her ex for the truth. Beau delivers troubling news.
#23 - If I Could Just See You Now
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/7/2018
Beau intervenes to keep Colt out of trouble. Abby and Colt follow a lead. Maggie returns to Garrison, and Mary wrestles with guilt.
#24 - Changes Comin' on
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/7/2018
One month later, tensions run high as Colt and Abby scramble to get ready for the baby. Lisa Neumann makes Beau an offer.
#25 - Born Country
Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/7/2018
Colt tries to keep his cool as he worries about Abby -- and wonders if he's ready to be a dad. Maggie catches Mary in a lie.