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The American West

6.720161 season14+TV SeriesDocumentaryWesternAction & Adventure

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…

DirectorJohn Ealer
ProducersBrian Burstein·Petra Hoebel

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The Great Courses Signature Collection Amazon ChannelThe Great Courses Signature Collection Amazon ChannelAMC+ Amazon ChannelAMC+ Amazon ChannelAMC+AMC+AMC Plus Apple TV channelAMC Plus Apple TV channelHooplaHooplaTubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
America Divided
Jun 11, 2016
E2
Two Front War
Jun 18, 2016
E3
Blood and Gold
Jun 25, 2016 8.0
E4
Showdown
Jul 2, 2016
E5
Outlaw Rising
Jul 9, 2016
E6
The Big Killing
Jul 16, 2016 8.0
E7
Frontier Justice
Jul 23, 2016
E8
The Last Vendetta
Jul 30, 2016

Cast · Directed by John Ealer

BM
Bert Thomas Morris
Narrator (voice)
DCDerek Chariton
Derek Chariton
Billy the Kid
DSDavid H. Stevens
David H. Stevens
Jesse James
JC
Joseph Carlson
Frank James
KOKera O'Bryon
Kera O'Bryon
Zerelda James
MLMorgan Lund
Morgan Lund
Ulysses S. Grant
JJJim Jackman
Jim Jackman
Rutherford B. Hayes
MMMike Marunde
Mike Marunde
William Tecumseh Sherman
JBJohn C. Bailey
John C. Bailey
Gen. George Armstrong Custer
WS
Will Strongheart
Crazy Horse
MPMo Brings Plenty
Mo Brings Plenty
Sitting Bull
JS
Jonathan C. Stewart
Wyatt Earp

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The American West — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The American West?

The American West is streaming on The Great Courses Signature Collection, AMC+ and AMC Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The American West on Netflix?

No, The American West is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on The Great Courses Signature Collection and AMC+.

Is The American West on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The American West isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on The Great Courses Signature Collection and AMC+ instead.

Where can I watch The American West for free?

The American West is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.

How many seasons are in The American West?

The American West has 1 season in total (8 episodes). The series concluded in 2016.

Are all episodes of The American West out yet?

Yes — all 8 episodes across 1 season of The American West are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The American West?

No — The American West ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.