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 | "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 |
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2 | "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 |
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3 | "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 |
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4 | "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 |
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5 | "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 |
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6 | "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 |
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7 | "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 |
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8 | "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 |
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9 | "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 |
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10 | "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 |
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11 | "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 |
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12 | "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 |
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13 | "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 |
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14 | "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 |
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15 | "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 | "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 | "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 |
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18 | "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 |
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19 | "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 |
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20 | "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[]