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How the States Got Their Shapes

6.820102 seasonsTV-PGTV SeriesDocumentary

The show deals with how the various states of the United States established their borders, but also delves into other aspects of U.S. history, including failed states, proposed new states, and the local culture and character of various…

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Red State vs. Blue State
Sep 29, 2012
E2
White Collar vs. Blue Collar
Sep 29, 2012
E3
Hillbilly vs. Redneck
Oct 6, 2012
E4
Hatfields vs. McCoys
Oct 6, 2012
E5
North vs. South
Oct 13, 2012
E6
Bigfoot vs. Aliens
Oct 13, 2012
E7
Great Lakes, Big Stakes
Oct 20, 2012
E8
Battle of the Bible Belt
Oct 20, 2012
E9
Vice vs. Virtue
Oct 27, 2012
E10
Midwest vs. The Rest
Oct 27, 2012
E11
Is West Best?
Nov 3, 2012
E12
City vs. Country
Nov 3, 2012
E13
East vs. West
Nov 10, 2012
E14
Rebels & Outlaws
Nov 17, 2012
E15
Mess with Texas
Nov 24, 2012
E16
State vs. State
Dec 8, 2012
E17
Rich vs Poor
Dec 15, 2012
E18
Big vs Small
Dec 22, 2012
E19
The United Shapes of America
Dec 22, 2012

Cast

BUBrian Unger
Brian Unger

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How the States Got Their Shapes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams How the States Got Their Shapes?

How the States Got Their Shapes is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus and Hulu in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is How the States Got Their Shapes on Netflix?

No, How the States Got Their Shapes is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus.

Is How the States Got Their Shapes on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — How the States Got Their Shapes is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch How the States Got Their Shapes for free?

How the States Got Their Shapes is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in United States.

How many seasons are in How the States Got Their Shapes?

How the States Got Their Shapes has 2 seasons in total (29 episodes). The series concluded in 2012.

Are all episodes of How the States Got Their Shapes out yet?

Yes — all 29 episodes across 2 seasons of How the States Got Their Shapes are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of How the States Got Their Shapes?

No — How the States Got Their Shapes ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.