As of July 2026, The Ranch Season 1 aired in 2016 with 20 episodes — streaming now on Netflix. Full episode guide and where to watch below.

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The Ranch Season 1

2016 20 Episodes Comedy · Family ⭐ 7/10

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, The Ranch Season 1 is available on and right now. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. With 286 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Ashton Kutcher leads a cast with real comic timing. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Ranch Season 1 is worth clearing space for. The Ranch Season 1 gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Season 1 of The Ranch includes 20 episodes. It aired from April 2016 to October 2016. This season stars Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson and Sam Elliott. Ashton Kutcher and Danny Masterson lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2016. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and The Ranch Season 1 holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, The Ranch Season 1 is a strong candidate. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Ashton Kutcher anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

📡 Where to Watch The Ranch Season 1

🇦🇺 Australia

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🇺🇸 United States

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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🇨🇦 Canada

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🇳🇿 New Zealand

🎬 The Ranch Season 1 — Episode Guide

Back Where I Come From

When Colt Bennett returns home from Canada to try out for a semipro Denver team, he learns that his family's ranch has fallen on hard times.

Some People Change

Colt runs into an ex at Maggie's bar and reminisces with Rooster over a bottle of whiskey. Getting back in Beau's good graces is a losing battle.

The Boys of Fall

When his inflated ego lands him in hot water, Colt realizes he's not the big man on campus anymore. Beau's doctor makes him trade in steak for salad.

Got a Little Crazy

Colt smooths things over with Abby. When Maggie drags Beau to the Marriott for a romantic evening, the guys have some fun back at the house.

Rooster and Colt's long-simmering rivalry comes to a head on the first day of hunting season. But their bickering has an upside for Beau and Maggie.

Better as a Memory

Abby gets a taste of her own medicine after a hazy night of drinking. Beau warms to the idea of mending fences with Maggie.

I Can't Go There

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.

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.

There Goes My Life

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.

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.

Gone as a Girl Can Get

An angry Beau clears Maggie's things out of the house. Colt tries to sort out his feelings for Abby and Heather.

Living and Living Well

Colt struggles to keep his relationship with Abby under wraps. The boys make a big purchase and try to sell Beau on a business opportunity.

Sittin' on the Fence

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.

Let's Fall to Pieces Together

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

I Know She Still Loves Me

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.

Easy Come, Easy Go

Rooster and Colt try to prove themselves to Beau, but he doesn't have much faith in them. Colt gets jealous when he sees Abby and Kenny together.

I've Come to Expect It from You

Colt plans a special date with Abby. Rooster vents his frustrations to Maggie, while Joanne gives Beau some sage advice.

The Cowboy Rides Away

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.

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

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

Merry Christmas (Wherever You Are)

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

🎭 Cast of The Ranch Season 1

Ashton Kutcher

Danny Masterson

Danny Masterson

Jameson “Rooster”

Sam Elliott

Debra Winger

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