The BEST episodes of The Ranch season 1

Every episode of The Ranch season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Ranch season 1!

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: 10/2/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
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Merry Christmas (Wherever You Are)
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8.11
577 votes

#1 - 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
576 votes

#2 - 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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I Know She Still Loves Me
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7.83
600 votes

#3 - 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
788 votes

#4 - 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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Leavin's Been Comin' (For a Long, Long Time)
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7.77
559 votes

#5 - 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
785 votes

#6 - 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
614 votes

#7 - 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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Got a Little Crazy
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7.72
897 votes

#8 - 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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Sittin' on the Fence
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7.71
639 votes

#9 - 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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Better as a Memory
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7.71
810 votes

#10 - 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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There Goes My Life
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7.70
768 votes

#11 - 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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I've Come to Expect It from You
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7.69
553 votes

#12 - I've Come to Expect It from You

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 10/7/2016

Colt plans a special date with Abby. Rooster vents his frustrations to Maggie, while Joanne gives Beau some sage advice.

Directors: David Trainer
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The Boys of Fall
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7.67
995 votes

#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.

Directors: David Trainer
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Til It's Gone
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7.66
745 votes

#14 - 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.

Directors: David Trainer
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American Kids
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7.64
866 votes

#15 - 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.

Directors: David Trainer
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Gone as a Girl Can Get
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7.61
674 votes

#16 - 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.

Directors: David Trainer
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Living and Living Well
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7.59
655 votes

#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.

Directors: David Trainer
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Easy Come, Easy Go
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7.51
563 votes

#18 - Easy Come, Easy Go

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/7/2016

Rooster and Colt try to prove themselves to Beau, but he doesn't have much faith in them. Colt gets jealous when he sees Abby and Kenny together.

Directors: David Trainer
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Some People Change
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7.50
1161 votes

#19 - 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.

Directors: David Trainer
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Back Where I Come From
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7.21
1462 votes

#20 - 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.

Directors: David Trainer
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