<P> The Ranch is an American comedy web television series starring Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson, Debra Winger, Elisha Cuthbert, and Sam Elliott that debuted in 2016 on Netflix . The show takes place on the fictional Iron River Ranch in the fictitious small town of Garrison, Colorado; detailing the life of the Bennetts, a dysfunctional family consisting of two brothers, their rancher father, and his divorced wife and local bar owner . While the opening sequence shows scenes from Norwood and Ouray, Colorado and surrounding Ouray and San Miguel Counties, The Ranch is filmed on a sound stage in front of a live audience in Burbank, California . Each season consists of 20 episodes broken up into two parts, each containing 10 episodes . </P> <P> All episodes are named after American country music songs, predominantly Kenny Chesney in part one, George Strait in part two, Tim McGraw in part three, and Garth Brooks in part four: the first ten episodes premiered on April 1, 2016, the second batch of ten episodes premiered on October 7, 2016 . In April 2016, Netflix renewed The Ranch for a second season of 20 episodes, the first half of which premiered on June 16, 2017, and the second half was released on December 15, 2017 . </P> <P> On July 4, 2017, Netflix announced through its official The Ranch Twitter account that the show had been renewed for a third season of 20 episodes to air in 2018 . In December 2017, a week before the release of the second - half of the second season, it was announced Masterson had been written out of the show following multiple sexual assault allegations made against him, and will appear in only the first 10 episodes of the third season . </P> <Ul> <Li> Ashton Kutcher as Colt Bennett, a former high school and college football star who returns to his hometown after a fifteen - year absence for a tryout, but ultimately helps his father and older brother on their family ranch . Colt is frequently the butt of jokes from his father and brother, particularly when it comes to his ranching skills (or lack thereof) and his disappointing pro football career . He is a heavy drinker and has a penchant for not using common sense, but he seems to have a heart of gold and tries to do right by others . Based on his various T - shirts and dialogue throughout the first season, it's implied that Colt has played for the Barcelona Dragons, San Jose SaberCats, Spokane Shock, Orlando Predators, Nebraska Danger, Iowa Barnstormers, Green Bay Blizzard, Minnesota Axemen and Philadelphia Soul . Dialogue also states that he was a member of teams in Canada, notably the fictional Saskatoon Cold ("Like the Miami Heat...only cold") and Alaska, as well as that he was in the practice squad of the Buffalo Bills . He also states in the first episode he was the back up of the back up of the back up for Florida State and won the championship in 1999 . </Li> <Li> Danny Masterson as Jameson "Rooster" Bennett, Colt's older brother . He has lived and worked on the ranch since Colt left to follow his football career, at times showing a bitter attitude for the burden of responsibility this caused him . Despite living in Colt's shadow he is far more competent on the ranch as well as a more level headed thinker . He has however been just as irresponsible as Colt, drinking too much and sleeping around . (seasons 1 - 3) </Li> <Li> Debra Winger as Margaret "Maggie" Bennett, owner of Maggie's, and Colt and Rooster's mother . Maggie is divorced from Beau and lives in a trailer behind the bar she owns . Much more lighthearted and caring than Beau, her company and advice is often sought out by the boys on how to deal with problems, especially those concerning their father . Maggie is something of a hippie and is an avid marijuana smoker . </Li> <Li> Elisha Cuthbert as Abigail "Abby" Phillips, a Garrison High School history teacher and Colt's high school and current girlfriend . Abby was in a five - year relationship with Kenny and was briefly engaged to him, but ultimately she broke it off and hooked back up with Colt . (recurring, season 1; main cast, season 2 - present) </Li> <Li> Sam Elliott as Beau Bennett, Maggie's ex-husband, and Colt and Rooster's father . A Vietnam War veteran, he has worked the ranch since returning from the war and taking it over after his father died . Beau is a conservative republican . Beau is difficult to get along with, perpetually annoyed with everyone and everything . He has an estrange relationship with Rooster and Colt . He detests many modern amenities and is easily angered by his sons' antics . Beau appears to be a Republican with a special affinity for Ronald Reagan but at times seems to despise all politicians regardless of affiliation . </Li> </Ul>

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