Season 2

* Part 3
* Part 4

**Season 2** of Netflix's sitcom series, *The Ranch*, was renewed on April 29, 2016. The season was separated into two batches; Part 3 was released on June 16, 2017 and Part 4 was released on December 15, 2017.

## Synopsis

The Ranch: Part 3 picks up where we left off in winter of last year: Colt is forced to face the new reality of his complicated love triangle with Abby and Heather; Rooster settles into relationship life with Mary after moving out of the ranch; and Maggie and Beau navigate life as divorced friends.

## Cast

* Danny Masterson as Jameson "Rooster" Bennett
* Sam Elliott as Beau Bennett
* Debra Winger as Maggie Bennett
* Kathy Baker as Joanne (11/20)
* Megyn Price as Mary (9/20)
* Kelli Goss as Heather (8/20)
* Sharon Lawrence as Brenda (7/20)
* Barry Corbin as Dale (7/20)
* Ethan Suplee as Billy (5/20)
* Maggie Lawson as Jen (5/20)
* Kurtwood Smith as Sam Peterson (4/20)
* Martin Mull as Jerry (4/20)
* Lou Diamond Phillips as Clint (3/20)
* Conchata Ferrell as Shirley (3/20)
* Dawan Owens as Rich (3/20)
* Jim Beaver as Chuck (3/20)
* Conchata Ferrell as Shirley (3/20)
* Debra Jo Rupp as Janice (2/20)
* Aimeé Teegarden as Nikki (2/20)
* Molly McCook as Darlene (1/20)
* John Amos as Ed (1/20)
* Darlene Vogel as Vicky (1/20)
* Andy Ridings as Paul (1/20)
* Wilmer Valderrama as Umberto (1/20)
* Jon Cryer as Bill (1/20)
* Thomas Rhett as Himself (1/20)
* Chelsea Alden as Brittany (1/20)
* Bonnie Dennison as Rachel (1/20)
* Angeline Appel as Jessie (1/20)

## Crew

* Don Reo (Co-creator, writer, executive producer)
* Jim Patterson (Co-creator, writer, executive producer)
* Ashton Kutcher (Executive Producer, Writer)
* Matt Ross (Executive producer, Writer)
* Max Searle (Executive producer, Writer)
* Jeff Lowell (Executive producer, Writer)
* Carla Filisha (Writer)
* Steve Tompkins (Writer)
* Nathan Chetty (Writer)
* Steve Leff (Writer)
* Jamie Rhonheimer (Writer)
* Nikki Schiefelbein (Writer)
* David Trainer (Director)

## Episodes

* Part 3
* Part 4

Part 3

 After Heather drops a bombshell, a visit from Abby's parents is the last thing Colt needs — and they all end up at church together on Christmas Eve.

 Heather makes a decision about the pregnancy. Mary reads Rooster the riot act for keeping it a secret, and Colt struggles with how to tell Abby.

 After a heart-to-heart with Maggie, Colt steps up and supports Heather. Meanwhile, the tension between Rooster and Beau takes a toll on Maggie.

 Abby agrees to give Colt a chance, but her father isn't as forgiving. Beau and Rooster go to a cattle auction. Maggie thinks about selling the bar.

 The guys wind up in hot water after an ice fishing trip. Beau takes Brenda out to dinner, but Maggie's not far from his mind.

 Emotions run high when Abby and Heather fight, leaving Colt caught in the middle. Rooster faces the consequences of blowing off work.

 During a snowstorm, Colt and Abby head out of town, Beau and Joanne get cozy at the ranch, and Maggie meets a charming stranger.

 Colt gets possessive when Heather starts dating a teacher. Abby gives Beau relationship advice. Maggie has a business proposition for Rooster.

 As Heather's medical bills roll in, Colt realizes how expensive it is having a baby. A surprise visitor at the bar sweeps Maggie off her feet.

 Colt's new responsibilities keep him away from Abby. After a memorable night, Maggie ponders what she wants for her future.

Part 4

 Colt wants to buy Sam Peterson's ranch -- with or without his family's blessing. Colt and Heather have a heart-to-heart about their loss.

 Wondering if he's ready to marry Abby, Colt seeks romantic advice from an unlikely source: Beau. Rooster hires a flaky new waitress.

 Beau ponders a lucrative business offer. Rooster runs afoul of the liquor board. Colt tries to make peace with Abby's dad.

 Colt and Abby start planning their wedding, but they don't see eye to eye. Joanne confesses she still has feelings for Beau.

 Abby moves in with Colt and Beau when she learns she's losing her job. Rooster and Jen the engineer bond over getting dumped.

 Back in town, Maggie frets about how Rooster's been running the bar. Abby consider a career change.

 A job opportunity in Denver threatens to drive a wedge between Colt and Abby. Maggie pushes back about the pipeline.

 Maggie takes a stand that lands her in hot water. Colt and Rooster come up with a plan to buy the Peterson ranch, but they need Beau's buy-in.

 Beau shrugs off the doctor's orders and resists the family's efforts to help him. Meanwhile, Colt lashes out at Maggie.

 Beau leaves the boys hanging about the Peterson ranch. Rooster takes Jen on a date. Colt and Abby fight about their future.

## References

1. ↑ Deadline — "Ashton Kutcher Sitcom ‘The Ranch’ Renewed For Season 2 By Netflix" (April 29, 2016)
2. ↑ Spoiler TV — "The Ranch - Season 2A - Promo, First Look Photos & Premiere Date Revealed" (June 7, 2017)