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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!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Ranch Season 4 Episode 20 - Take Me Home, Country Roads
    8.8/10(512 votes)

    #1 - Take Me Home, Country Roads

    S4:E20

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Ranch Season 1 Episode 20 - Merry Christmas (Wherever You Are)
    8.5/10(608 votes)

    #2 - Merry Christmas (Wherever You Are)

    S1:E20

    Colt realizes what he wants for his future, Beau and Maggie find some closure, and the gang celebrates Christmas at the bar.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Ranch Season 3 Episode 6 - Tie Our Love (In a Double Knot)
    8.2/10(397 votes)

    #3 - Tie Our Love (In a Double Knot)

    S3:E6

    Colt and Mr. Phillips search for Abby. Heather warns Rooster about Nick. An unexpected celebration brings everyone together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Ranch Season 1 Episode 10 - Down the Road
    8.1/10(719 votes)

    #4 - Down the Road

    S1:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Ranch Season 4 Episode 10 - Perfect Storm
    8.1/10(338 votes)

    #5 - Perfect Storm

    S4:E10

    Colt, Beau and Luke bond during a road trip to New Mexico. Back home, Abby runs into Mary and Nick.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Ranch Season 1 Episode 9 - There Goes My Life
    8.0/10(697 votes)

    #6 - There Goes My Life

    S1:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Ranch Season 1 Episode 18 - The Cowboy Rides Away
    8.0/10(515 votes)

    #7 - The Cowboy Rides Away

    S1:E18

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Ranch Season 2 Episode 1 - My Next Thirty Years
    8.0/10(520 votes)

    #8 - My Next Thirty Years

    S2:E1

    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
    Writers:Matt Ross, Max Searle

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  9. The Ranch Season 2 Episode 20 - If Tomorrow Never Comes
    8.0/10(388 votes)

    #9 - If Tomorrow Never Comes

    S2:E20

    Beau leaves the boys hanging about the Peterson ranch. Rooster takes Jen on a date. Colt and Abby fight about their future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Ranch Season 1 Episode 19 - Leavin's Been Comin' (For a Long, Long Time)
    7.9/10(504 votes)

    #10 - Leavin's Been Comin' (For a Long, Long Time)

    S1:E19

    Maggie stands up for Rooster when Beau kicks him out of the house. Meanwhile, Colt is torn between his brother and his father.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Ranch Season 2 Episode 2 - Things Change
    7.9/10(484 votes)

    #11 - Things Change

    S2:E2

    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
    Writers:Jeff Lowell, Steve Tompkins

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  12. The Ranch Season 2 Episode 11 - Learning to Live Again
    7.9/10(428 votes)

    #12 - Learning to Live Again

    S2:E11

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Ranch Season 3 Episode 1 - Starting Over Again
    7.9/10(430 votes)

    #13 - Starting Over Again

    S3:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Ranch Season 3 Episode 3 - A Gamble Either Way
    7.9/10(384 votes)

    #14 - A Gamble Either Way

    S3:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Ranch Season 3 Episode 4 - Baby I'm Burning
    7.9/10(383 votes)

    #15 - Baby I'm Burning

    S3:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Ranch Season 4 Episode 14 - Fadeaway
    7.9/10(291 votes)

    #16 - Fadeaway

    S4:E14

    As Colt battles the elements, he leaves Abby a poignant message. Armed with a new perspective, Beau surprises Joanne.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Ranch Season 1 Episode 7 - I Can't Go There
    7.8/10(661 votes)

    #17 - I Can't Go There

    S1:E7

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Ranch Season 1 Episode 14 - Let's Fall to Pieces Together
    7.8/10(510 votes)

    #18 - Let's Fall to Pieces Together

    S1:E14

    While Rooster tries to broker peace between Beau and Maggie, Colt apologizes to Heather -- but his timing couldn't be worse.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Ranch Season 2 Episode 10 - Can't Be Really Gone
    7.8/10(459 votes)

    #19 - Can't Be Really Gone

    S2:E10

    Colt's new responsibilities keep him away from Abby. After a memorable night, Maggie ponders what she wants for her future.

    Director:David Trainer
    Writers:Jim Patterson, Jeff Lowell

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  20. The Ranch Season 3 Episode 5 - Travelin' Prayer
    7.8/10(376 votes)

    #20 - Travelin' Prayer

    S3:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Ranch Season 3 Episode 9 - It Ain't Fair that It Ain't Right
    7.8/10(372 votes)

    #21 - It Ain't Fair that It Ain't Right

    S3:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Ranch Season 3 Episode 10 - Change
    7.8/10(474 votes)

    #22 - Change

    S3:E10

    Nick confronts Rooster. Running out of options, Colt reaches out to Lisa Neumann. Joanne urges Beau to make peace with Colt.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Ranch Season 4 Episode 9 - Welcome to the Future
    7.8/10(297 votes)

    #23 - Welcome to the Future

    S4:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Ranch Season 1 Episode 8 - Til It's Gone
    7.7/10(647 votes)

    #24 - Til It's Gone

    S1:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Ranch Season 1 Episode 13 - Sittin' on the Fence
    7.7/10(511 votes)

    #25 - Sittin' on the Fence

    S1:E13

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Take Me Home, Country Roads" is the best rated episode of "The Ranch". It scored 8.8/10 based on 512 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/24/2020. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Merry Christmas (Wherever You Are)".