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The American West

The American West

The truth is always wilder.

TV-142016•1h 0m•6.7/10
DocumentaryWesternAction & AdventureCrimeDrama

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6.7/10(31)

The story of the aftermath of the Civil War and how the United States transformed into the “land of opportunity" spanning the years 1865 to 1890. Transporting into the violent world of cowboys, Indians, outlaws and law men, the story chronicles the personal, little-known stories of Western legends such as Jesse James, Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull.

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Production

Stephen David Entertainment, Sundance Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

June 11, 2016

Last Aired

July 30, 2016

Networks

AMC

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Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
America Divided
E1
America Divided
Air date: 2016-06-11
Jesse James forms a gang in order to ensure his family's survival and Custer looks for glory in the Indian Wars. Meanwhile, Crazy Horse fights back against the U.S. in the series premiere of this docudrama.
Two Front War
E2
Two Front War
Air date: 2016-06-18
Jesse James targets the railroads and Custer is sent on a secret mission into Sioux territory. Meanwhile, Grant deals with growing unrest in the west and south.
Blood and Gold
E3
Blood and Gold
Air date: 2016-06-25
Allan Pinkerton is hired to bring Jesse James to justice. Meanwhile, settlers flock onto Sioux land to mine gold as Grant desperately tries to keep peace.
Showdown
E4
Showdown
Air date: 2016-07-02
Custer rides to a showdown with the Sioux at Little Big Horn. Elsewhere, Jesse James targets a bank in the northern territory, hoping to make a big statement.
Outlaw Rising
E5
Outlaw Rising
Air date: 2016-07-09
Billy the Kid uses his talents with a gun to get what he wants; and Wyatt Earp fights for justice. Meanwhile, Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse make a big decision.
The Big Killing
E6
The Big Killing
Air date: 2016-07-16
Billy the Kid seeks revenge for the death of his friend; and Wyatt Earp questions his future as a lawman. Meanwhile, Jesse James reemerges from years of hiding.
Frontier Justice
E7
Frontier Justice
Air date: 2016-07-23
Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett's cat-and-mouse game comes to a head. Wyatt Earp moves to Tombstone. Sitting Bull returns to America.
The Last Vendetta
E8
The Last Vendetta
Air date: 2016-07-30
In the series finale, Wyatt Earp abandons the law in search of justice; and Jesse James is confronted by the Ford brothers. Meanwhile, Sitting Bull is accused of inciting a rebellion.

Cast

Bert Thomas Morris

Narrator (voice)

Derek Chariton

Derek Chariton

Billy the Kid

David H. Stevens

David H. Stevens

Jesse James

Joseph Carlson

Frank James

Kera O'Bryon

Zerelda James

Morgan Lund

Morgan Lund

Ulysses S. Grant

Jim Jackman

Jim Jackman

Rutherford B. Hayes

Mike Marunde

Mike Marunde

William Tecumseh Sherman

John C. Bailey

John C. Bailey

Gen. George Armstrong Custer

Will Strongheart

Crazy Horse

Mo Brings Plenty

Mo Brings Plenty

Sitting Bull

Jonathan C. Stewart

Wyatt Earp

Nick Bialis

Morgan Earp

Ric Maddox

Ric Maddox

Pat Garrett

Marty Collins

John Tunstall

Brian Leider

James Whicher

Eric Rolland

Thomas Durant

Samuel Dunning

Samuel Dunning

Charley Ford

Deven Davenport

Tom McLaury

Michael Chmiel

Ike Clanton

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