The WORST episodes of The Ranch
Every episode of The Ranch ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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 - 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.
#2 - I Wish You'd Stay
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/13/2019
Back in Colorado, Luke works to win back Colt and Beau's trust. Abby invites Colt to a teachers' mixer. Mary struggles to stay clean.
#3 - Last Time for Everything
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/13/2019
Colt asks Abby to lie to the police. Joanne and Beau have a heart-wrenching talk about the future. Mary tells Luke she wants to go to rehab.
#4 - Give Me One More Shot
Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 12/7/2018
Beau's softer side emerges when he takes Luke under his wing, but Colt doesn't trust his cousin. Maggie comforts an exhausted Abby.
#5 - Pass It on Down
Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 12/7/2018
While Abby and Colt struggle with parenting an infant, another new arrival shakes things up at the ranch. Maggie confronts Mary.
#6 - Down This Road
Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 12/7/2018
Colt hides the truth from Abby as their financial woes go from bad to worse. A drunken night leads to an awkward morning after for Mary.
#7 - 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.
#8 - Born to Love You
Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/24/2020
Colt finally wins back Abby's trust -- but he's afraid to tell her he knows who killed Nick. Beau and Joanne look for a house together.
#9 - Dying to See Her
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/13/2019
Abby asks Colt for space, but he finds every excuse in the book to drop by. Luke and Mary tie the knot in Vegas. Lisa Neumann accuses Colt of theft.
#10 - Keep on Dreamin'
Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 12/7/2018
Money troubles put a strain on Colt and Abby's relationship. Beau tries to get Luke help for his PTSD but refuses to bail Colt out of a jam.
#11 - The Devil Is Alive and Well
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/13/2019
At Colt and Luke's encouragement, Beau and Joanne plan a celebration. Abby asks Colt to go to counseling. Mary's downward spiral continues.
#12 - Last Dollar (Fly Away)
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/16/2017
As Heather's medical bills roll in, Colt realizes how expensive it is having a baby. A surprise visitor at the bar sweeps Maggie off her feet.
#13 - 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.
#14 - Love and War
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/13/2019
Out on bail, Mary breaks into her old house to grab her stash. After a talk with Dale, Joanne has a change of heart. Colt and Beau confront Lisa.
#15 - Like It's the Last Time
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/24/2020
To celebrate their last Thanksgiving on the ranch, Colt and the guys go on a turkey hunt. Mary checks into rehab.
#16 - Waitin' on a Woman
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/13/2019
Beau gives Colt a taste of his own medicine. Mary asks Luke for help paying the mortgage. Colt confronts Abby about not getting to see Peyton.
#17 - Things Change
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/16/2017
Heather makes a decision about the pregnancy. Mary reads Rooster the riot act for keeping it a secret, and Colt struggles with how to tell Abby.
#18 - More Than a Memory
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/15/2017
Abby moves in with Colt and Beau when she learns she’s losing her job. Rooster and Jen the engineer bond over getting dumped.
#20 - Do What You Gotta Do
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 12/15/2017
A job opportunity in Denver threatens to drive a wedge between Colt and Abby. Maggie pushes back about the pipeline.
#21 - We Can't Love Like This Anymore
Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 12/7/2018
Beau issues Luke an ultimatum. As Colt tries to prove himself to Abby, Luke makes him an offer -- but Mary drives a wedge between them.
#22 - 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.
#23 - It's All Wrong, But It's All Right
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/15/2018
Maggie fights to keep the ranch afloat as she reaches a breaking point with the boys. Easter dinner with Abby's parents takes a surprising turn.
#24 - Remind Me
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/13/2019
Joanne shares difficult news with Beau. Abby helps Colt with a business idea. When Mary goes missing, Heather takes drastic measures.
#25 - Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/15/2017
Colt and Abby start planning their wedding, but they don't see eye to eye. Joanne confesses she still has feelings for Beau.