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The American West

6.720161 seasonTV-14TV 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·Zachary Herrmann

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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 Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The American West on Netflix?

No, The American West is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel.

Is The American West on Amazon Prime Video?

The American West isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The American West for free?

The American West is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and The Roku Channel in United States.

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.