# Dutton Ranch fans are convinced this 'genuinely shocking' episode 5 subplot will turn Beth and Beulah into allies — and it's all thanks to this episode 2 Easter egg

> Just when I thought that the Dutton Ranch drama was settling down, another curveball came out of nowhere. In episode 5, that's Rip (Cole Hauser) taking on the job as foreman at rival ranch 10 Petal, ousting Chet (Hart…

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- **Published:** 2026-06-08
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #episode #ranch #dutton #allies #beth #beulah #convinced #easter
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