American drama series following troubled teen Kris Furillo - who has a criminal record - as she tries to build a new life for herself by joining Raintree Farm as a stable hand. In this first episode, Kris, begins her new life at the ranch. The Ritter family own the ranch and their fortunes have dwindled in recent years.

Kris's mother pays a surprise visit to the ranch to try and get her daughter to come back home with her. Meanwhile, Jean reveals that the farm is having money troubles.