Dutton Ranch episode 6 sees Chet killed and storyline twists

Paramount+ series Dutton Ranch’s episode 6, titled “Cowboy Saint,” ends with character Chet shot dead by Joaquin’s bodyguard after a botched assassination attempt. The death, confirmed by show creator Chad Feehan and actor Hart Denton, ties together plot threads about Wes’s murder and rising tensions on the 10 Petal Ranch.

The episode also follows Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler as they begin work for ranch owner Beaulah Jackson, traveling to Chicago for a beef deal, while managing family issues with their adopted son Carter and his relationship with Oreana. Supporting characters, including veterinarian Everett McKinney, reappear, adding layers of corporate intrigue and personal drama.