The Ranch (2016) Season 1 Episode 5 American Kids

Colt struggles to connect with his new girlfriend Heather's son while Beau and Rooster deal with a pesky coyote. Meanwhile, Maggie enlists Tanya to boost her social media presence.

In episode 5 of season 1 of The Ranch, titled "American Kids," the Bennett family continues to face everyday challenges while living and working on their family's ranch in Colorado. Colt, played by Ashton Kutcher, has started dating a new woman named Heather, who has a young son named Luke. Colt tries to bond with Luke by taking him on a fishing trip, but quickly realizes he has no idea how to connect with kids. As they try to catch fish, Luke becomes bored and begins to complain, making Colt feel even more incompetent.

Meanwhile, Beau, played by Sam Elliott, and Rooster, played by Danny Masterson, are dealing with a coyote that is causing havoc on the ranch. The coyote has been killing their sheep, and they need to find a way to get rid of it before any more damage is done. They try several methods to catch the coyote, but when they finally have it in their sight, things don't go as planned.

Maggie, played by Debra Winger, is feeling left out of the social media world and wants to boost her online presence. She enlists the help of Tanya, played by Elisha Cuthbert, to take pictures for her Instagram and Facebook accounts. Tanya has some fun with it and takes some quirky photos of Maggie with the farm animals, but Maggie is wary of posting them online.

The episode highlights the struggles of parenthood and the challenges of running a ranch. Colt feels out of his element with Luke, and Beau and Rooster can't seem to catch the coyote. Maggie wants to modernize the ranch's social media presence, but is hesitant to put herself out there.

Overall, "American Kids" is a lighthearted episode that showcases the family's genuine love for each other and their determination to make things work, no matter what the obstacle.