Ep 1. Back Where I Come From
- April 1, 2016
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6.7 (1,008)
The Ranch is a sitcom/drama television show that centers around a dysfunctional family and their daily lives living on a cattle ranch in Colorado. The show stars Ashton Kutcher as Colt Bennett, a failed semi-pro football player who returns to his home after 15 years to help his father, Beau Bennett (played by Sam Elliott), run the ranch.
In the first episode of season 1, titled "Back Where I Come From," Colt returns to the ranch after a failed tryout with a semi-pro football team in California. He arrives home to find that his estranged father, Beau, is not happy to see him and makes it clear that he has not forgiven him for leaving the ranch years ago without saying goodbye.
As Colt tries to adjust to life on the ranch and win back his father's trust, he reconnects with his childhood friend and former girlfriend, Abby Phillips (played by Elisha Cuthbert). Abby is now the local school teacher and is engaged to another man, Kenny (played by Bret Harrison).
Colt's return home also brings up old memories and tensions with his older brother, Rooster (played by Danny Masterson), who has stayed on the ranch and worked alongside their father. Rooster is skeptical of Colt's return and believes that he is only back for his own selfish reasons.
Meanwhile, Beau is dealing with his own personal demons, including health problems and financial struggles with the ranch. He is hesitant to accept Colt's help, but eventually agrees to let him stay and work on the ranch.
Throughout the episode, the family dynamics and conflicts are highlighted, as well as the struggles of maintaining a ranch in modern times. The characters are complex and flawed, but are ultimately relatable in their struggles to find their place and purpose in life.
Overall, the first episode of The Ranch sets up the premise of the show and introduces the main characters, their relationships, and the challenges they face. It combines humor with drama to create a compelling story about a family trying to hold on to their way of life in an ever-changing world.
