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The American West

The truth is always wilder.

  • 2016
  • Ended
  • Documentary · Western · Action & Adventure · Crime · Drama
  • ~1h / ep
  • 1 season
  • 6.7/10

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.

Latest: Season 1 · 2016

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  1. E1. America Divided

    Jun 11, 2016 · 60m

    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.

  2. E2. Two Front War

    Jun 18, 2016 · 60m

    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.

  3. E3. Blood and Gold

    Jun 25, 2016 · 60m

    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.

  4. E4. Showdown

    Jul 2, 2016 · 60m

    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.

  5. E5. Outlaw Rising

    Jul 9, 2016 · 60m

    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.

  6. E6. The Big Killing

    Jul 16, 2016 · 60m

    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.

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