The Best Episodes of The Ranch
Every episode of The Ranch ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Ranch!
Being a pro athlete didn't pan out for Colt. Now he's helping his dad and brother keep the ranch afloat, and figuring out how he fits into the family.
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Ranch" is "Take Me Home, Country Roads", rated 8.8/10 from 474 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Take Me Home, Country Roads" aired on 1/24/2020 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Merry Christmas (Wherever You Are)".
8.8/10 474 votes#1 - Take Me Home, Country Roads
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 1/24/2020
In the series finale, Luke opens up about his struggles, Maggie throws one last Christmas party at the bar, and Colt gives Beau a heartwarming gift.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/10 564 votes#2 - Merry Christmas (Wherever You Are)
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 10/7/2016
Colt realizes what he wants for his future, Beau and Maggie find some closure, and the gang celebrates Christmas at the bar.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 680 votes#3 - Down the Road
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/1/2016
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 371 votes#4 - Tie Our Love (In a Double Knot)
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 6/15/2018
Colt and Mr. Phillips search for Abby. Heather warns Rooster about Nick. An unexpected celebration brings everyone together.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 311 votes#5 - Perfect Storm
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 9/13/2019
Colt, Beau and Luke bond during a road trip to New Mexico. Back home, Abby runs into Mary and Nick.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 660 votes#6 - There Goes My Life
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/1/2016
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 477 votes#7 - The Cowboy Rides Away
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 10/7/2016
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 481 votes#8 - My Next Thirty Years
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/14/2017
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.
Director: David Trainer
Writer: Matt Ross, Max Searle
8.0/10 358 votes#9 - If Tomorrow Never Comes
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 12/15/2017
Beau leaves the boys hanging about the Peterson ranch. Rooster takes Jen on a date. Colt and Abby fight about their future.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 468 votes#10 - Leavin's Been Comin' (For a Long, Long Time)
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 10/7/2016
Maggie stands up for Rooster when Beau kicks him out of the house. Meanwhile, Colt is torn between his brother and his father.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 451 votes#11 - 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.
Director: David Trainer
Writer: Steve Tompkins, Jeff Lowell
7.9/10 427 votes#12 - Can't Be Really Gone
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 6/16/2017
Colt's new responsibilities keep him away from Abby. After a memorable night, Maggie ponders what she wants for her future.
Director: David Trainer
Writer: Jeff Lowell, Jim Patterson
7.9/10 394 votes#13 - Learning to Live Again
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/15/2017
Colt wants to buy Sam Peterson's ranch -- with or without his family's blessing. Colt and Heather have a heart-to-heart about their loss.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 400 votes#14 - Starting Over Again
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 6/15/2018
In the wake of his heart attack, Beau vows to stop sweating the small stuff -- but Colt and Rooster's latest blunder makes him lose his cool.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 358 votes#15 - A Gamble Either Way
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 6/15/2018
Torn between the ranch and a job opportunity, Colt wonders what's best for his family's future. Mary offers to work at Maggie's bar.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 357 votes#16 - Baby I'm Burning
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 6/15/2018
Four months later, wildfires rage in Colorado. Abby wants to postpone the wedding, but her parents don't approve. Joanne stands up to a stubborn Beau.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 263 votes#17 - Fadeaway
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 1/24/2020
As Colt battles the elements, he leaves Abby a poignant message. Armed with a new perspective, Beau surprises Joanne.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 623 votes#18 - I Can't Go There
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/1/2016
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 474 votes#19 - Let's Fall to Pieces Together
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 10/7/2016
While Rooster tries to broker peace between Beau and Maggie, Colt apologizes to Heather -- but his timing couldn't be worse.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 351 votes#20 - Travelin' Prayer
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 6/15/2018
Fires force the town to evacuate. While Maggie takes charge, Beau feels hopeless. Colt runs into Heather, and Rooster meets Mary's boyfriend, Nick.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 345 votes#21 - It Ain't Fair that It Ain't Right
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 6/15/2018
Beau's at the end of his rope and decides to teach Colt and Rooster a lesson. Mary realizes she needs to choose between Rooster and Nick.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 449 votes#22 - Change
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 6/15/2018
Nick confronts Rooster. Running out of options, Colt reaches out to Lisa Neumann. Joanne urges Beau to make peace with Colt.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 270 votes#23 - Welcome to the Future
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 9/13/2019
Colt tries to round up the other ranchers to give Neumann's Hill some competition. After another argument with Abby, Colt signs the divorce papers.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 609 votes#24 - Til It's Gone
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/1/2016
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 470 votes#25 - I Know She Still Loves Me
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 10/7/2016
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A