The Ranch
Dysfunctional family navigates life on Colorado ranch
About The Ranch
Released: 2016
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 8 Seasons
Cast
Ashton Kutcher, Sam Elliott, Debra Winger, Elisha Cuthbert, Dax Shepard, Megyn Price, Kathy Baker, Kelli Goss, Danny Masterson, Wilmer Valderrama
About The Ranch
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"The Ranch" is a comedy TV show that first premiered on Netflix in 2016. The series follows Colt Bennett (played by Ashton Kutcher), a failed semi-pro football player who returns home to help run the family ranch with his brother Jameson "Rooster" Bennett (played by Danny Masterson) and his father Beau Bennett (played by Sam Elliott). The show explores the dynamics and challenges of family relationships, love, and life in a small town in Colorado.
Making / Production
- The show was created by Don Reo and Jim Patterson, who also served as executive producers alongside Ashton Kutcher. - "The Ranch" was filmed in front of a live studio audience, which added to the authentic feel of the sitcom. - The series ran for a total of eight parts, each consisting of ten episodes, concluding with Part 8 in 2020.
Actors
- Ashton Kutcher as Colt Bennett - A failed football player who returns to the family ranch.
- Danny Masterson as Jameson "Rooster" Bennett - Colt's brother who works on the ranch.
- Sam Elliott as Beau Bennett - The father of Colt and Rooster, and the owner of the ranch.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Danny Masterson and Ashton Kutcher, who play brothers on the show, previously starred together on "That '70s Show."
- The series showcases the ups and downs of rural life, along with the challenges faced by modern ranchers.
Awards
"The Ranch" did not receive any major awards during its run, but it garnered a dedicated fanbase for its blend of comedy and heartfelt moments.
Quotes
- "Some days, ranching is the easiest job in the world. We're feeding people. Other days, it's the hardest job in the world. We're five-dimensional plumbers." - Colt Bennett
- "I'm not saying that Jesus was a rancher, but let's face it: the Bible starts with a guy breaking a few permits by putting a couple of apple trees in a place that wasn't zoned for apple trees." - Beau Bennett
Music, Soundtrack
- The show features a mix of country music and classic rock songs that complement the rural setting of the ranch.
About The Ranch
The Ranch is a sitcom about a former pro athlete's return home to run the family's struggling Colorado ranch with his dysfunctional family.
