Season 1 of Netflix's sitcom series, The Ranch, was picked up for a 20-episode-order on June 17, 2015.[1] The season is separated into two parts, each consisting of 10 episodes. Part 1 was released on April 1, 2016 and Part 2 was released on October 7, 2016.
Synopsis[]
The show takes place on the fictional Iron River Ranch in the fictitious small town of Garrison, Colorado; detailing the life of the Bennetts, a dysfunctional family consisting of two brothers, their rancher father, and his estranged wife, a local bar owner.[1]
Cast[]
Main[] |
Supporting[]
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Crew[]
- Don Reo (Co-creator, writer, executive producer)
- Jim Patterson (Co-creator, writer, executive producer)
- Ashton Kutcher (Executive producer)
- Steve Tompkins (Writer)
- Nathan Chetty (Writer)
- Matt Ross (Writer)
- Max Searle (Writer)
- Jamie Rhonheimer (Writer)
- Steve Leff (Writer)
- David Trainer (Director)
Episodes[]
Part 1[]
| # | Image | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate |
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| 1 | 
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"Back Where I Come From" | Don Reo Jim Patterson |
David Trainer | April 1, 2016 |
| 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. | |||||
| # | Image | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 
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"Some People Change" | Don Reo Jim Patterson |
David Trainer | April 1, 2016 |
| 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. | |||||
| # | Image | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 
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"The Boys of Fall" | Steve Tompkins Nathan Chetty |
David Trainer | April 1, 2016 |
| 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. | |||||
| # | Image | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 
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"Got a Little Crazy" | Don Reo Jim Patterson |
David Trainer | April 1, 2016 |
| 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. | |||||
| # | Image | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 
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"American Kids" | Matt Ross Max Searle |
David Trainer | April 1, 2016 |
| 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. | |||||
| # | Image | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 
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"Better as a Memory" | Jamie Rhonheimer Jeff Lowell |
David Trainer | April 1, 2016 |
| Abby gets a taste of her own medicine after a hazy night of drinking. Beau warms to the idea of mending fences with Maggie. | |||||
| # | Image | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 
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"I Can't Go There" | Matt Ross Max Searle |
David Trainer | April 1, 2016 |
| 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. | |||||
| # | Image | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 
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"Til It's Gone" | Steve Tompkins Steve Leff |
David Trainer | April 1, 2016 |
| 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. | |||||
| # | Image | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 
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"There Goes My Life" | Don Reo Jim Patterson |
David Trainer | April 1, 2016 |
| 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. | |||||
| # | Image | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 
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"Down the Road" | Don Reo Jim Patterson Nathan Chetty |
David Trainer | April 1, 2016 |
| 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. | |||||
Part 2[]
| # | Image | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 
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"Gone as a Girl Can Get" | Steve Tompkins Jeff Lowell |
David Trainer | October 7, 2016 |
| An angry Beau clears Maggie's things out of the house. Colt tries to sort out his feelings for Abby and Heather. | |||||
| # | Image | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 
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"Living and Living Well" | Matt Ross Max Searle |
David Trainer | October 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. | |||||
| # | Image | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 
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"Sittin' on the Fence" | Don Reo Jeff Lowell |
David Trainer | October 7, 2016 |
| Beau is unhappy since Maggie left, so Mary tries setting him up with her friend. Colt questions Abby's feelings for him after Rooster plants an idea in his head. | |||||
| # | Image | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 
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"Let's Fall to Pieces Together" | Jamie Rhonheimer Nikki Schiefelbein |
David Trainer | October 7, 2016 |
| While Rooster tries to broker peace between Beau and Maggie, Colt apologizes to Heather — but his timing couldn't be worse. | |||||
| # | Image | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 
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"I Know She Still Loves Me" | Don Reo Jim Patterson |
David Trainer | October 7, 2016 |
| 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. | |||||
| # | Image | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate |
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| 16 | 
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"Easy Come, Easy Go" | Matt Ross Max Searle |
David Trainer | October 7, 2016 |
| Beau gives Colt and Rooster more responsibility on the ranch. Beau begins to criticize everything in sight because he doesn't like change in his life | |||||
| # | Image | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate |
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| 17 | 
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"I've Come to Expect It from You" | Jim Patterson Jamie Rhonheimer |
David Trainer | October 7, 2016 |
| Colt surprises Abby with a romantic date inspired by their past. Rooster talks to Maggie about Beau and his frustration. Beau receives advice from Joanne. | |||||
| # | Image | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 
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"The Cowboy Rides Away" | Nikki Schiefelbein Nathan Chetty |
David Trainer | October 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. | |||||
| # | Image | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 
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"Leavin' Been Comin' (For a Long, Long Time)" | Jamie Rhonheimer Steve Tompkins |
David Trainer | October 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. | |||||
| # | Image | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 
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"Merry Christmas (Wherever You Are)" | Don Reo Jim Patterson |
David Trainer | October 7, 2016 |
| Colt realizes what he wants for his future, Beau and Maggie find some closure, and the gang celebrates Christmas at the bar. | |||||
Multimedia[]
Soundtrack[]
Promotional Images[]
Videos[]
The Ranch Official Trailer HD Netflix