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.

Last Updated: 1/12/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
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Take Me Home, Country Roads
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8.33
206 votes

#1 - 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.

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Merry Christmas (Wherever You Are)
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8.11
572 votes

#2 - 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.

Directors: David Trainer
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The Cowboy Rides Away
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7.94
572 votes

#3 - 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.

Directors: David Trainer
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Change
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7.93
299 votes

#4 - 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.

Directors: David Trainer
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Tie Our Love (In a Double Knot)
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7.86
292 votes

#5 - Tie Our Love (In a Double Knot)

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/15/2018

Colt and Mr. Phillips search for Abby. Heather warns Rooster about Nick. An unexpected celebration brings everyone together.

Directors: David Trainer
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Perfect Storm
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7.84
241 votes

#6 - Perfect Storm

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/13/2019

Colt, Beau and Luke bond during a road trip to New Mexico. Back home, Abby runs into Mary and Nick.

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If Tomorrow Never Comes
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7.84
337 votes

#7 - If Tomorrow Never Comes

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 12/15/2017

Beau leaves the boys hanging about the Peterson ranch. Rooster takes Jen on a date. Colt and Abby fight about their future.

Directors: David Trainer
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I Know She Still Loves Me
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7.83
595 votes

#8 - 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.

Directors: David Trainer
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I Can't Go There
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7.80
781 votes

#9 - 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.

Directors: David Trainer
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It Ain't My Fault
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7.79
204 votes

#10 - It Ain't My Fault

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/24/2020

Luke, Colt and Beau find Mary in bad shape in Nick's trailer. While Luke brings Mary back to the ranch, Colt and Beau wait for Nick.

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Leavin's Been Comin' (For a Long, Long Time)
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7.78
553 votes

#11 - 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.

Directors: David Trainer
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Down the Road
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7.76
778 votes

#12 - 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.

Directors: David Trainer
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Let's Fall to Pieces Together
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7.74
608 votes

#13 - 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.

Directors: David Trainer
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Baby I'm Burning
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7.73
303 votes

#14 - Baby I'm Burning

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/15/2018

Four months later, wildfires rage in Colorado. Abby wants to postpone the wedding, but her parents don't approve. Joanne stands up to a stubborn Beau.

Directors: David Trainer
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Ain't Goin' Down ('Til the Sun Comes Up)
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7.73
332 votes

#15 - Ain't Goin' Down ('Til the Sun Comes Up)

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 12/15/2017

Beau shrugs off the doctor's orders and resists the family's efforts to help him. Meanwhile, Colt lashes out at Maggie.

Directors: David Trainer
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It Ain't Fair that It Ain't Right
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7.72
292 votes

#16 - It Ain't Fair that It Ain't Right

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/15/2018

Beau's at the end of his rope and decides to teach Colt and Rooster a lesson. Mary realizes she needs to choose between Rooster and Nick.

Directors: David Trainer
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Better as a Memory
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7.72
802 votes

#17 - 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.

Directors: David Trainer
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Sittin' on the Fence
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7.72
633 votes

#18 - 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.

Directors: David Trainer
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Got a Little Crazy
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7.71
890 votes

#19 - 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.

Directors: David Trainer
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Changes Comin' on
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7.71
255 votes

#20 - 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.

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Can't Be Really Gone
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7.71
520 votes

#21 - Can't Be Really Gone

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/16/2017

Colt's new responsibilities keep him away from Abby. After a memorable night, Maggie ponders what she wants for her future.

Directors: David Trainer
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Fadeaway
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7.71
186 votes

#22 - Fadeaway

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/24/2020

As Colt battles the elements, he leaves Abby a poignant message. Armed with a new perspective, Beau surprises Joanne.

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There Goes My Life
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7.71
761 votes

#23 - 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.

Directors: David Trainer
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Fresh Out of Forgiveness
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7.70
296 votes

#24 - Fresh Out of Forgiveness

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/15/2018

When Colt lands in trouble covering for Rooster, he tries to cash in a favor. Beau invites Joanne to stay at the ranch. Colt plans a surprise for Abby.

Directors: David Trainer
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If I Could Just See You Now
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7.69
253 votes

#25 - 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.

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