1883 (2021–2022)

1883 posterReview score: 88%

Plot

1883 follows the Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America. It is a stark retelling of Western expansion, and an intense study of one family fleeing poverty to seek a better future in America's promised land - Montana.

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 011883 S01E10This Is Not Your HeavenS01E10 · 8.4James and Margaret face a heavy decision. Shea and Thomas take bold action to help one of their own.
  2. 021883 S01E05The Fangs of FreedomS01E05 · 8.3Shea and Thomas cope with the aftermath of the river crossing, but there is little time to grieve and no shortage of challenges ahead. Elsa and Ennis share a romantic moment.
  3. 031883 S01E02Behind Us, A CliffS01E02 · 8.2Thomas and Shea recruit James and some local cowboys to corral a herd of cattle. As they begin their journey, the caravan is confronted with some of the many dangers they will face along the way.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2021–22Aired 7.9Season avg
  1. S01E011883 S01E011883December 19, 2021 8.0The Dutton family embarks on a journey west through the last bastion of untamed America. James arrives in Texas, where he and his family pre
  2. S01E021883 S01E02Behind Us, A CliffDecember 19, 2021 8.2Thomas and Shea recruit James and some local cowboys to corral a herd of cattle. As they begin their journey, the caravan is confronted with
  3. S01E031883 S01E03RiverDecember 26, 2021 7.8James butts heads with Shea and Thomas about an important decision. Tensions rise in camp when an accusation is made. Elsa begins a flirtati
  4. S01E041883 S01E04The CrossingJanuary 9, 2022 7.6The group faces the harrowing task of crossing the river with their wagons and supplies. Thomas and Noemi grow closer.
  5. S01E051883 S01E05The Fangs of FreedomJanuary 16, 2022 8.3Shea and Thomas cope with the aftermath of the river crossing, but there is little time to grieve and no shortage of challenges ahead. Elsa
  6. S01E061883 S01E06Boring The DevilJanuary 30, 2022 7.4Shea helps Elsa cope with her loss. The group crosses another river and prepares to enter Indian territory. Thomas buys Noemi a gift.
  7. S01E071883 S01E07Lightning Yellow HairFebruary 6, 2022 8.1Elsa makes an unlikely friend. The group faces a harrowing challenge from mother nature. The camp searches for one of their own.
  8. S01E081883 S01E08The Weep of SurrenderFebruary 13, 2022 7.4Elsa makes a big decision. Shea faces doubts as winter looms.
  9. S01E091883 S01E09Racing CloudsFebruary 20, 2022 8.1A misunderstanding leads to a battle with serious consequences.
  10. S01E101883 S01E10Season's bestThis Is Not Your HeavenFebruary 27, 2022 8.4James and Margaret face a heavy decision. Shea and Thomas take bold action to help one of their own.

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