SETTING THE SCENE
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
The Ranch
2016–2020SERIES
The son of a Colorado rancher returns home from a semi-pro football career to run the family business.
ComedyWestern
THE STORY UNFOLDS
Episodes 20
EPISODE 01Back Where I Come From
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.
Apr 1, 2016
EPISODE 02Some People Change
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.
Apr 1, 2016
EPISODE 03The Boys of Fall
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.
Apr 1, 2016
EPISODE 04Got a Little Crazy
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.
Apr 1, 2016
EPISODE 05American Kids
Hunting season causes Colt and Rooster to argue. However Beau and Maggie spend time together as the brothers fight.
Apr 1, 2016
EPISODE 06Better as a Memory
Abby realizes she is in the wrong about Colt's relationship with Heather. Beau and Maggie try to fix things.
Apr 1, 2016
EPISODE 07I Can't Go There
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.
Apr 1, 2016
EPISODE 08Til It's Gone
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.
Apr 1, 2016
EPISODE 09There Goes My Life
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.
Apr 1, 2016
EPISODE 10Down the Road
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.
Apr 1, 2016
EPISODE 11Gone 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.
Oct 7, 2016
EPISODE 12Living 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.
Oct 7, 2016
EPISODE 13Sittin' 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.
Oct 7, 2016
EPISODE 14Let'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.
Oct 7, 2016
EPISODE 15I Know She Still Loves Me
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.
Oct 7, 2016
EPISODE 16Easy 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.
Oct 7, 2016
EPISODE 17I'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.
Oct 7, 2016
EPISODE 18The 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.
Oct 7, 2016
EPISODE 19Leavin'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.
Oct 7, 2016
EPISODE 20Merry Christmas (Wherever You Are)
Colt realizes what he wants for his future, Beau and Maggie find some closure, and the gang celebrates Christmas at the bar.
Oct 7, 2016
