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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#22 - My Next Thirty Years
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/16/2017
After Heather drops a bombshell, a visit from Abby's parents is the last thing Colt needs -- and they all end up at church together on Christmas Eve.
#23 - Wrapped Up in You
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/15/2017
Wondering if he's ready to marry Abby, Colt seeks romantic advice from an unlikely source: Beau. Rooster hires a flaky new waitress.
#24 - She'll Have You Back
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/16/2017
Abby agrees to give Colt a chance, but her father isn't as forgiving. Beau and Rooster go to a cattle auction. Maggie thinks about selling the bar.