The American West (2016–2016)

TV ShowEndedDrama, Western, History1 season, 8 episodes
The American West posterReview score: 74%

Plot

Spanning the years 1865 to 1890, The American West will show how -- in the aftermath of the Civil War -- the United States transforms into the "land of opportunity". Viewers will be transported into the violent world of cowboys, Indians, outlaws and law men. The 8-episode limited event series chronicles the personal, little-known stories of Western legends such as Jesse James, Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull. The series features exclusive interviews with notable names from classic Western films, including Robert Redford, James Caan, Burt Reynolds, Tom Selleck, Kiefer Sutherland, Mark Harmon, Ed Harris and more.

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  1. 01The American West S01E03Blood and GoldS01E03 · 8.0Allan 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.
  2. 02The American West S01E06The Big KillingS01E06 · 8.0Billy 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.

Episodes by season

Season018Episodes2016Aired 8.0Season avg
  1. S01E01The American West S01E01America DividedJune 11, 2016—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 fig
  2. S01E02The American West S01E02Two Front WarJune 18, 2016—Jesse James targets the railroads and Custer is sent on a secret mission into Sioux territory. Meanwhile, Grant deals with growing unrest in
  3. S01E03The American West S01E03Blood and GoldJune 25, 2016 8.0Allan Pinkerton is hired to bring Jesse James to justice. Meanwhile, settlers flock onto Sioux land to mine gold as Grant desperately tries
  4. S01E04The American West S01E04ShowdownJuly 2, 2016—Custer rides to a showdown with the Sioux at Little Big Horn. Elsewhere, Jesse James targets a bank in the northern territory, hoping to ma
  5. S01E05The American West S01E05Outlaw RisingJuly 9, 2016—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
  6. S01E06The American West S01E06The Big KillingJuly 16, 2016 8.0Billy the Kid seeks revenge for the death of his friend; and Wyatt Earp questions his future as a lawman. Meanwhile, Jesse James reemerges
  7. S01E07The American West S01E07Frontier JusticeJuly 23, 2016—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.
  8. S01E08The American West S01E08The Last VendettaJuly 30, 2016—In the series finale, Wyatt Earp abandons the law in search of justice; and Jesse James is confronted by the Ford brothers. Meanwhile, Sitt

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Castfull cast & details

Bert Thomas Morris
Bert Thomas MorrisNarrator (voice)Derek CharitonDerek CharitonBilly the KidDavid H. StevensDavid H. StevensJesse James
Joseph Carlson
Joseph CarlsonFrank JamesKera O'BryonKera O'BryonZerelda JamesMorgan LundMorgan LundUlysses S. GrantJim JackmanJim JackmanRutherford B. HayesMike MarundeMike MarundeWilliam Tecumseh Sherman

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