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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...
Genres:ComedyFamily
Network:Netflix

Best Episodes Summary

"Take Me Home, Country Roads" is the best rated episode of "The Ranch". It scored 8.8/10 based on 478 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/24/2020. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Merry Christmas (Wherever You Are)".

  • Take Me Home, Country Roads
    8.8/10478 votes
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    #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

  • Merry Christmas (Wherever You Are)
    8.5/10570 votes
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    #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

  • Down the Road
    8.1/10687 votes
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    #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

  • Tie Our Love (In a Double Knot)
    8.1/10373 votes
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    #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

  • Perfect Storm
    8.1/10314 votes
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    #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

  • There Goes My Life
    8.0/10666 votes
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    #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

  • The Cowboy Rides Away
    8.0/10482 votes
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    #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

  • My Next Thirty Years
    8.0/10488 votes
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    #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

  • If Tomorrow Never Comes
    8.0/10362 votes
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    #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

  • Leavin's Been Comin' (For a Long, Long Time)
    7.9/10473 votes
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    #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

  • Things Change
    7.9/10455 votes
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    #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

  • Learning to Live Again
    7.9/10400 votes
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    #12 - 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

  • Starting Over Again
    7.9/10403 votes
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    #13 - 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

  • A Gamble Either Way
    7.9/10360 votes
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    #14 - 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

  • Baby I'm Burning
    7.9/10359 votes
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    #15 - 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

  • Fadeaway
    7.9/10266 votes
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    #16 - 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

  • I Can't Go There
    7.8/10629 votes
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    #17 - 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

  • Let's Fall to Pieces Together
    7.8/10479 votes
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    #18 - 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

  • Can't Be Really Gone
    7.8/10433 votes
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    #19 - 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

  • Travelin' Prayer
    7.8/10353 votes
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    #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

  • It Ain't Fair that It Ain't Right
    7.8/10348 votes
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    #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

  • Change
    7.8/10452 votes
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    #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

  • Welcome to the Future
    7.8/10272 votes
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    #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

  • Til It's Gone
    7.7/10616 votes
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    #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

  • I Know She Still Loves Me
    7.7/10475 votes
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    #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