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The Way West

7.019951 seasonTV Series

A six-hour documentary series chronicling the way the West was lost and won between 1845 and 1893, broadcast nationally on PBS in May 1995 as part of WGBH’s American Experience. The film looks at the final decades of the American frontier…

DirectorRic Burns
WriterRic Burns
ProducersLisa Ades·Ric Burns

Where to watch

Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 2 other countries

The Way West isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Canada, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
1 - Westward, the Course of Empire Takes its Way
Jan 1, 1995
E2
2 - The Approach Of Civilization
Jan 8, 1995
E3
3 - The War for the Black Hills
Jan 15, 1995
E4
4 - Ghost Dance
Jan 22, 1995

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The Way West — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Way West?

The Way West isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom yet, but it's available in Canada and United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Way West on Netflix?

No, The Way West is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is The Way West on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Way West isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch The Way West for free?

The Way West isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in The Way West?

The Way West has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 1995.

Are all episodes of The Way West out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of The Way West are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Way West?

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