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The Best Episodes of Dutton Ranch Season 1

Every episode of Dutton Ranch Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dutton Ranch Season 1!

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Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton gamble everything on a new life in South Texas, but the promise of building a future far from the ghosts of Yellowstone quickly collides with brutal new realities and a

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dutton Ranch Season 1 Episode 9 - El Padrino
    8.7/10(1904 votes)

    S1:E9

    Rip and Beth confront a danger that threatens everything

    Director:Christina Alexandra Voros
    Writer:Hayley Tibbenham

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  2. Dutton Ranch Season 1 Episode 4 - Start with a Bullet
    8.4/10(1942 votes)

    S1:E4

    Beth and Rip are pushed to take drastic measures. Beulah tightens her grip.

    Director:Greg Yaitanes
    Writer:Hilary Bettis

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  3. Dutton Ranch Season 1 Episode 5 - Peaceful Find Peace
    8.4/10(1719 votes)

    S1:E5

    Beth offers Beulah a high‑stakes deal to secure both their futures.

    Director:Jessica Lowrey
    Writer:K.C. Scott

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  4. Dutton Ranch Season 1 Episode 1 - The Untold Want
    8.3/10(2893 votes)

    S1:E1

    Beth and Rip fight to rebuild their lives in Texas.

    Director:Christina Alexandra Voros
    Writer:Chad Feehan

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  5. Dutton Ranch Season 1 Episode 2 - Earn Another Day
    8.3/10(2265 votes)

    S1:E2

    Beth and Rip work to forge their new life in Rio Paloma.

    Director:Christina Alexandra Voros
    Writer:Jacob Forman

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  6. Dutton Ranch Season 1 Episode 3 - Act of God Business
    8.1/10(1950 votes)

    S1:E3

    As Beth fights to secure their business, Rip confronts a deadly threat.

    Director:Greg Yaitanes
    Writer:J. Todd Scott

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  7. Dutton Ranch Season 1 Episode 7 - Den of Sin
    8.0/10(1548 votes)

    S1:E7

    A lavish 10 Petal celebration unfolds with Beulah at the helm.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writers:Chad Feehan, Jacob Forman

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  8. Dutton Ranch Season 1 Episode 6 - A Cowboy Saint
    7.9/10(1525 votes)

    S1:E6

    Beth and Beulah chase a deal that could alter everything.

    Director:Jessica Lowrey
    Writer:Hayley Tibbenham

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  9. Dutton Ranch Season 1 Episode 8 - Whiskey Limits
    7.8/10(1404 votes)

    S1:E8

    A gathering storm shakes Rio Paloma, testing everyone's bonds.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writers:Hilary Bettis, Todd Scott

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"El Padrino" is the best rated episode of "Dutton Ranch" season 1. It scored 8.7/10 based on 1904 votes. Directed by Christina Alexandra Voros and written by Hayley Tibbenham, it aired on 7/3/2026. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Start with a Bullet".