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Season 1 – The Ranch

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Ashton Kutcher stars in this Netflix-original sitcom as Colt, who returns home to his family's ranch in Colorado after his semi-pro football career ends in failure. Colt plans to run the ranching business with his father, Beau (Sam Elliott), whom he hasn't seen in 15 years at the time of his homecoming. In addition to proving himself to his father and navigating family dynamics, Colt is torn between his current girlfriend and his high school sweetheart, Abby (Elisha Cuthbert), when she expresses doubts about her fiance.
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Critics Consensus

A formulaic set-up and predictable plotting are elevated by The Ranch's surprising sensitivity and strong performances.

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Ellen Gray Philadelphia Inquirer 03/21/2018
The Bennetts feel real, and so, surprisingly, does their ranch, even if it's just a stage set. (Lighting, and sometimes the lack of lighting, appears to be key.) Go to Full Review John Doyle Globe and Mail 04/26/2016
The Ranch is a Netflix original, and one rather lazily done - an instance of the lack of quality control at the streaming service. Go to Full Review Amy Amatangelo Paste Magazine 04/21/2016
There is so much to love about this Netflix comedy. Go to Full Review Rob Lowman Los Angeles Daily News 03/21/2018
At its heart, it's still a sitcom -- funny, just not pandering and silly as most. Go to Full Review Chris Ryan The Ringer 08/15/2017
What makes [The Ranch] addictively watchable is the invisible professionalism of almost everyone involved. Go to Full Review Alison de Souza The Straits Times (Singapore) 07/13/2016
The comedy is passable at best, with far too many uninspired jokes padding things out. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Gibson B @Bassbuzz Dec 19 After Rooster's "death" show goes downhill"-draggy See more Ted B @Movieaddicted Mar 21 4.5 stars; This show is definitely not for everyone. But if you can take the crude language and locker-room jokes, you're in for a real treat—a show with interesting characters and compelling plot lines. To me, the real star of the show is the writers. Quite a number of times, I found myself seriously laughing hard at the one-liners and gags. See more Jeffrey C 01/17/2025 I loved this show! Very engaging and hard to stop watching. See more Paul S 06/21/2024 There were some episodes I loved, others not as much. It is decent although some inconsistencies too See more Joe C @JoeCoffee 04/30/2023 A great cast going through the motions of a mildly funny, predictable sitcom. Who's got time for this? It fills a cultural void for Dukes of Hazzard loyalists. (Who knew there was such a thing?) As for holding up for viewers of the future, the shine is dimmed significantly by the fact that one of its stars has been charged with multiple incidents of rape. Time will tell if he beats the rap, but you can't help looking into those eyes and wondering....Of course, that could be a draw for some of its demographic. See more Conr D 04/12/2023 One Of the best Shows i have ever Watched! No Joke i just finished watching it for the 7th time and will start watching it for my 8th time soon! AMAZING SHOW ALL SEASONS ARE AWESOME! See more Read all reviews
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Ashton Kutcher

Colt

Danny Masterson

Jameson

Sam Elliott

Beau

Debra Winger

Maggie

Elisha Cuthbert

Actor

Dax Shepard

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 1, 2016 Back Where I Come From When Colt Bennett leaves Canada and returns home to try out for the semipro Denver football team, he discovers his family's ranch has fallen on hard times. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 1, 2016 Some People Change At Maggie's bar, Colt runs into an ex and reminisces with Rooster; getting back into Beau's good graces proves to be difficult. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 1, 2016 The Boys of Fall Colt comes to a realization after his ego puts him in hot water; Beau's doctor wants him to switch from steaks to salads. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 1, 2016 Got a Little Crazy Colt tries to smooth things over with Abby; when Maggie drags Beau out for a romantic evening, the guys have fun at the house. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 1, 2016 American Kids Colt and Rooster's rivalry peaks on the first day of hunting season; Beau and Maggie find an upside to the bickering. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 1, 2016 Better as a Memory After a hazy night of drinking, Abby gets a taste of her own medicine; Beau comes around to the idea of making amends with Maggie. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 1, 2016 I Can't Go There Colt realizes what he wants from Heather; an ill calf gives Beau a reason to avoid his feelings -- and unexpected bonds are formed. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 1, 2016 Til It's Gone Dwindling finances at the ranch causes a conflict between Beau and the guys; Colt asks Maggie for help without telling Beau. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 1, 2016 There Goes My Life Heather sets her sister and Rooster up on a date, which worries Colt; Maggie and Beau reveal their dirty laundry at marriage counseling. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 1, 2016 Down the Road Rooster and Colt are concerned when Beau changes his mind about the calves; a surprise awaits the Bennett clan. Details

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The Ranch — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson, Don Reo, Jim Patterson
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 1, 2016
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