The Ranch: Season 1
2016 · 20 episodes · ★ 6.9
What Season 1 of The Ranch
Season 1 of The Ranch has 20 episodes and premiered on April 1, 2016. Here's the complete episode guide with air dates, runtimes and ratings.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Back Where I Come From
When Colt Bennett returns home from Canada to try out for a semipro Denver team, he learns that his family's ranch has fallen on hard times.
Starring: Kelli Goss, Rex Linn
1x02 Some People Change
Colt runs into an ex at Maggie's bar and reminisces with Rooster over a bottle of whiskey. Getting back in Beau's good graces is a losing battle.
Starring: Elisha Cuthbert, Grady Lee Richmond, Bret Harrison
1x03 The Boys of Fall
When his inflated ego lands him in hot water, Colt realizes he's not the big man on campus anymore. Beau's doctor makes him trade in steak for salad.
Starring: Elisha Cuthbert, Grady Lee Richmond, Bret Harrison, Ethan Suplee
1x04 Got a Little Crazy
Colt smooths things over with Abby. When Maggie drags Beau to the Marriott for a romantic evening, the guys have some fun back at the house.
Starring: Elisha Cuthbert, Grady Lee Richmond, Kelli Goss, Bret Harrison
1x05 American Kids
Rooster and Colt's long-simmering rivalry comes to a head on the first day of hunting season. But their bickering has an upside for Beau and Maggie.
1x06 Better as a Memory
Abby gets a taste of her own medicine after a hazy night of drinking. Beau warms to the idea of mending fences with Maggie.
1x07 I Can't Go There
Colt figures out what he wants from Heather. A sick calf gives Beau an excuse to avoid dealing with his feelings -- and creates some unexpected bonds.
1x08 Til It's Gone
The ranch's dwindling finances drive a wedge between Beau and the boys, and Colt goes behind his father's back to ask Maggie for help.
1x09 There Goes My Life
Heather sets up Rooster with her sister, but Colt's afraid he'll ruin a good thing. Maggie and Beau air their dirty laundry at marriage counseling.
1x10 Down the Road
Colt and Rooster worry when Beau has a change of heart about the calves. But that's just the beginning of the surprises that await the Bennett clan.
1x11 Gone as a Girl Can Get
An angry Beau clears Maggie's things out of the house. Colt tries to sort out his feelings for Abby and Heather.
1x12 Living and Living Well
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.
1x13 Sittin' on the Fence
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.
1x14 Let's Fall to Pieces Together
While Rooster tries to broker peace between Beau and Maggie, Colt apologizes to Heather -- but his timing couldn't be worse.
1x15 I Know She Still Loves Me
Beau and Maggie come to a decision about their relationship, but they don't see eye to eye about the ranch. The boys take Kenny out drinking.
1x16 Easy Come, Easy Go
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.
1x17 I've Come to Expect It from You
Colt plans a special date with Abby. Rooster vents his frustrations to Maggie, while Joanne gives Beau some sage advice.
1x18 The Cowboy Rides Away
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.
1x19 Leavin's Been Comin' (For a Long, Long Time)
Maggie stands up for Rooster when Beau kicks him out of the house. Meanwhile, Colt is torn between his brother and his father.
1x20 Merry Christmas (Wherever You Are) Season Finale
Colt realizes what he wants for his future, Beau and Maggie find some closure, and the gang celebrates Christmas at the bar.
Season 1 Cast
Danny MastersonJameson “Rooster”20 episodes
Grady Lee RichmondHank20 episodes
Kelli GossHeather20 episodes
Bret HarrisonKenny3 episodes
Charlie DePewJosh ThompsonEpisode 1
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in season 1 of The Ranch?
Season 1 of The Ranch has 20 episodes.
When did season 1 of The Ranch premiere?
It premiered on April 1, 2016.
Where to watch season 1 of The Ranch?
Available by subscription on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience rating, episode 1x02, «Some People Change», with 7.3.