The American West

1h

Documentary

Western

Action & Adventure

Crime

Drama

From the Executive Producer Robert Redford, THE AMERICAN WEST tells 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. 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.

Production Companies

Stephen David Entertainment

Sundance Productions

Episodes

Cast

America Divided

1. America Divided

1h

11th Jun 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 fights back against the U.S. in the series premiere of this docudrama.

Two Front War

2. Two Front War

1h

18th Jun 2016

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

3. Blood and Gold

1h

25th Jun 2016

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

4. Showdown

1h

2nd Jul 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 make a big statement.

Outlaw Rising

5. Outlaw Rising

1h

9th Jul 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 make a big decision.

The Big Killing

6. The Big Killing

1h

16th Jul 2016

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

7. Frontier Justice

1h

23rd Jul 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.

The Last Vendetta

8. The Last Vendetta

1h

30th Jul 2016

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.

First air date

11th Jun 2016

Last air date

30th Jul 2016

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks