The American West

6.7
20161h

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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.

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The American West

Seasons

8 Episodes • Premiered 2016

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1. America Divided

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.

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2. Two Front War

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.

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3. Blood and Gold

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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.

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4. Showdown

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.

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5. Outlaw Rising

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.

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6. The Big Killing

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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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7. Frontier Justice

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.

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8. The Last Vendetta

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.

Cast

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Derek Chariton

Billy the Kid

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David H. Stevens

Jesse James

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Morgan Lund

Ulysses S. Grant

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Jim Jackman

Rutherford B. Hayes

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Mike Marunde

William Tecumseh Sherman

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John C. Bailey

Gen. George Armstrong Custer

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Mo Brings Plenty

Sitting Bull

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Ric Maddox

Pat Garrett

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Samuel Dunning

Charley Ford

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Hugh Scully

Allan Pinkerton

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