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The Ranch

2016 – 2020Show4 seasons80 episodesTV-MA

ComedyFamily
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic567.5Rotten Tomatoes–73%

A nostalgic, wholesome comedy series about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 80 episodes · best: S4E20 "Take Me Home, Country Roads" 8.8

Episodes

7.6
7.7
7.2
7.5

Story

Blood is thicker than whiskey.

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.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Family Sitcom
  • Rural Setting
  • Multigenerational Dynamics
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Ensemble Cast Chemistry
  • Light Drama
  • Relatable Parenting Struggles
  • Small-Town Life
  • Feel-Good Comedy

Cast

24 of 37 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David Trainer
Written by
Jeff Lowell, Max Searle, Jim Patterson

Everyone

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Facts

April 1, 2016 · January 24, 2020 · Ended

First aired
April 1, 2016
Last aired
January 24, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 80 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Family, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Manly Men Can Hunt, Local Hangout, Cool Old Guy +9

  • Manly Men Can Hunt
  • Local Hangout
  • Cool Old Guy
  • Captain Morgan Pose
  • Snark-to-Snark Combat
  • Tough Love
  • May–December Romance
  • Everytown, America
  • No Smoking
  • The Peter Principle
  • Ooh, Me Accent's Slipping
  • Manly Tears

12 of 131 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Ranch?"

Questions about The Ranch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Ranch?

Netflix

In the United States, The Ranch streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Ranch worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.5 and Metacritic 56). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (56).

Which season of The Ranch is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 7.7. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.2. The highest-rated episode is Take Me Home, Country Roads (season 4, episode 20) at 8.8, and the lowest is We Can't Love Like This Anymore (season 3, episode 20) at 5.8.

Is The Ranch okay for kids?

TV-MAStrong languageSexual contentDrug use

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States for strong language, sexual content, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Ranch make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is The Ranch plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Ranch use?

Manly Men Can HuntLocal HangoutCool Old GuyCaptain Morgan PoseSnark-to-Snark CombatTough LoveMay–December RomanceEverytown, AmericaNo SmokingThe Peter PrincipleOoh, Me Accent's SlippingManly Tearsand 119 more

TV Tropes lists 131 tropes for it, including Manly Men Can Hunt, Local Hangout, and Cool Old Guy.