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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 3 Episode 13 - If I Could Just See You Now
    10.0/10(498 votes)

    #1 - If I Could Just See You Now

    S3:E13

    Beau intervenes to keep Colt out of trouble. Abby and Colt follow a lead. Maggie returns to Garrison, and Mary wrestles with guilt.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Ranch Season 4 Episode 20 - Take Me Home, Country Roads
    10.0/10(520 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. The Ranch Season 2 Episode 11 - Learning to Live Again
    9.0/10(436 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. The Ranch Season 2 Episode 18 - Big Money
    9.0/10(378 votes)

    #4 - Big Money

    S2:E18

    Maggie takes a stand that lands her in hot water. Colt and Rooster come up with a plan to buy the Peterson ranch, but they need Beau's buy-in.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Ranch Season 2 Episode 20 - If Tomorrow Never Comes
    9.0/10(396 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. The Ranch Season 4 Episode 6 - The Devil Is Alive and Well
    9.0/10(300 votes)

    #6 - The Devil Is Alive and Well

    S4:E6

    At Colt and Luke's encouragement, Beau and Joanne plan a celebration. Abby asks Colt to go to counseling. Mary's downward spiral continues.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Ranch Season 3 Episode 1 - Starting Over Again
    8.8/10(441 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. The Ranch Season 3 Episode 10 - Change
    8.7/10(483 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. The Ranch Season 2 Episode 7 - One of Those Nights
    8.5/10(468 votes)

    #9 - One of Those Nights

    S2:E7

    During a snowstorm, Colt and Abby head out of town, Beau and Joanne get cozy at the ranch, and Maggie meets a charming stranger.

    Director:David Trainer
    Writers:Matt Ross, Max Searle

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  10. The Ranch Season 4 Episode 14 - Fadeaway
    8.5/10(298 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. The Ranch Season 4 Episode 19 - Dumb Effin' Luck
    8.5/10(285 votes)

    #11 - Dumb Effin' Luck

    S4:E19

    Jerry warns Colt that Lisa Neumann has a good case against him. And when Luke bails on work, Colt has to miss Peyton's baptism.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Ranch Season 3 Episode 6 - Tie Our Love (In a Double Knot)
    8.3/10(408 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. The Ranch Season 1 Episode 20 - Merry Christmas (Wherever You Are)
    8.2/10(618 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. The Ranch Season 1 Episode 14 - Let's Fall to Pieces Together
    8.0/10(519 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. The Ranch Season 2 Episode 1 - My Next Thirty Years
    8.0/10(528 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. The Ranch Season 2 Episode 3 - Take Me Away from Here
    8.0/10(468 votes)

    #16 - Take Me Away from Here

    S2:E3

    After a heart-to-heart with Maggie, Colt steps up and supports Heather. Meanwhile, the tension between Rooster and Beau takes a toll on Maggie.

    Director:David Trainer
    Writers:Jim Patterson, Nathan Chetty

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  17. The Ranch Season 2 Episode 5 - My Best Friend
    8.0/10(464 votes)

    #17 - My Best Friend

    S2:E5

    The guys wind up in hot water after an ice fishing trip. Beau takes Brenda out to dinner, but Maggie's not far from his mind.

    Director:David Trainer
    Writers:Ashton Kutcher, Carla Filisha

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  18. The Ranch Season 2 Episode 6 - Find Out Who Your Friends Are
    8.0/10(447 votes)

    #18 - Find Out Who Your Friends Are

    S2:E6

    Emotions run high when Abby and Heather fight, leaving Colt caught in the middle. Rooster faces the consequences of blowing off work.

    Director:David Trainer
    Writers:Jeff Lowell, Don Reo

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  19. The Ranch Season 2 Episode 10 - Can't Be Really Gone
    8.0/10(466 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 2 Episode 12 - Wrapped Up in You
    8.0/10(405 votes)

    #20 - Wrapped Up in You

    S2:E12

    Wondering if he's ready to marry Abby, Colt seeks romantic advice from an unlikely source: Beau. Rooster hires a flaky new waitress.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Ranch Season 2 Episode 13 - Rodeo and Juliet
    8.0/10(392 votes)

    #21 - Rodeo and Juliet

    S2:E13

    Beau ponders a lucrative business offer. Rooster runs afoul of the liquor board. Colt tries to make peace with Abby's dad.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Ranch Season 2 Episode 15 - More Than a Memory
    8.0/10(383 votes)

    #22 - More Than a Memory

    S2:E15

    Abby moves in with Colt and Beau when she learns she’s losing her job. Rooster and Jen the engineer bond over getting dumped.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Ranch Season 2 Episode 16 - When You Come Back to Me Again
    8.0/10(376 votes)

    #23 - When You Come Back to Me Again

    S2:E16

    Back in town, Maggie frets about how Rooster's been running the bar. Abby considers a career change.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Ranch Season 2 Episode 17 - Do What You Gotta Do
    8.0/10(378 votes)

    #24 - Do What You Gotta Do

    S2:E17

    A job opportunity in Denver threatens to drive a wedge between Colt and Abby. Maggie pushes back about the pipeline.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Ranch Season 2 Episode 19 - Ain't Goin' Down ('Til the Sun Comes Up)
    8.0/10(378 votes)

    #25 - Ain't Goin' Down ('Til the Sun Comes Up)

    S2:E19

    Beau shrugs off the doctor's orders and resists the family's efforts to help him. Meanwhile, Colt lashes out at Maggie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"If I Could Just See You Now" is the best rated episode of "The Ranch". It scored 10/10 based on 498 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/7/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Take Me Home, Country Roads".