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The American Buffalo

7.420231 seasonTV-14TV SeriesDocumentaryCrimeWar & Politics

The dramatic story of America's national mammal, which sustained the lives of Native people for untold generations, being driven to the brink of extinction, before an unlikely collection of people rescues it from disappearing forever. Ken…

ProducersJulie A. Dunfey·Ken Burns

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Blood Memory
Oct 16, 2023 7.0
E2
Into the Storm
Oct 17, 2023 8.0

Cast

NMN. Scott Momaday
N. Scott Momaday
Narrator (voice)
PCPeter Coyote
Peter Coyote
Narrator (voice)
AAAdam Arkin
Adam Arkin
(voice)
TCTantoo Cardinal
Tantoo Cardinal
(voice)
TC
Tim Clark
(voice)
TETokala Black Elk
Tokala Black Elk
(voice)
JDJeff Daniels
Jeff Daniels
(voice)
HDHope Davis
Hope Davis
(voice)
PGPaul Giamatti
Paul Giamatti
(voice)
MGMurphy Guyer
Murphy Guyer
(voice)
MHMichael Horse
Michael Horse
(voice)
DJDerek Jacobi
Derek Jacobi
(voice)

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The American Buffalo — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The American Buffalo?

The American Buffalo is streaming on PBS, PBS Documentaries and Thirteen 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 Buffalo on Netflix?

No, The American Buffalo is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on PBS and PBS Documentaries.

Is The American Buffalo on Amazon Prime Video?

The American Buffalo 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 Buffalo for free?

The American Buffalo is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and KQED in United States.

How many seasons are in The American Buffalo?

The American Buffalo has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 2023.

Are all episodes of The American Buffalo out yet?

Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of The American Buffalo are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The American Buffalo?

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