The American West
This series will provide unprecedented access to the wilderness, frontier lawlessness, and bloodshed of the 40 years between the end of the American Civil War and after the turn of the 20th Century, when the west was won. From Jesse James and Crazy Horse, to Wyatt Earp and Buffalo Bill, the characters at the center of this violent, blood-soaked period in American history are explored as each episode follows the stories and struggles of the West's most infamous outlaws as they fight for their land and identity.
- 2016-2016
- 1 season
- AMC
- Drama, Documentary, Action & Adventure
- TV-14
This series will provide unprecedented access to the wilderness, frontier lawlessness, and bloodshed of the 40 years between the end of the American Civil War and after the turn of the 20th Century, when the west was won. From Jesse James and Crazy Horse, to Wyatt Earp and Buffalo Bill, the characters at the center of this violent, blood-soaked period in American history are explored as each episode follows the stories and struggles of the West's most infamous outlaws as they fight for their land and identity.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
America Divided
Sat, Jun 11, 2016 42 mins
In order to ensure the survival of his family Jesse James forms a gang; Custer seeks glory in the Indian Wars; Crazy Horse fights against the U.S.
Episode 2
Two Front War
Sat, Jun 18, 2016 43 mins
Jesse James targets the railroads. Custer is sent on a secret mission in Sioux Territory. Grant deals with growing unrest in the west and south.
Episode 3
Blood & Gold
Sat, Jun 25, 2016 43 mins
Allen Pinkerton gets hired to bring Jesse James to justice; settlers descend upon Sioux land to mine gold; Grant tries to keep the peace.
Episode 4
Showdown
Sat, Jul 2, 2016 43 mins
Custer rides to a showdown at Little Big Horn with the Sioux; Jesse James hopes to make a big statement when he targets a bank in the northern territory.
Episode 5
Outlaw Rising
Sat, Jul 9, 2016 43 mins
Billy the Kid is talented with a gun and uses it to get what he wants; Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse make an important decision; Wyatt Earp fights for what's right.
Episode 6
The Big Killing
Sat, Jul 16, 2016 43 mins
Jesse James resurfaces after years in hiding; Billy the Kid avenges the death of his friend; Wyatt Earp questions his future as a man of the law.
Episode 7
Frontier Justice
Sat, Jul 23, 2016 43 mins
Wyatt Earp heads to Tombstone; Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett's cat and mouse game reaches a climax; Sitting Bull is back in America.
Episode 8
The Last Vendetta
Sat, Jul 30, 2016 43 mins
In this, the final of the mini-series, Sitting Bull is charged with starting a upheaval. Also, Wyatt Earp puts the law aside as he searches for justice and Jesse James is challenged by the Ford Brothers.
