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The Best Episodes of The American West

Every episode of The American West ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The American West!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The American West Season 1 Episode 6 - The Big Killing
    7.5/10(99 votes)

    #1 - The Big Killing

    S1:E6

    Billy the Kid seeks revenge for the death of his friend; and Wyatt Earp questions his future as a lawman. Meanwhile, Jesse James reemerges from years of hiding.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The American West Season 1 Episode 4 - Showdown
    7.4/10(113 votes)

    #2 - Showdown

    S1:E4

    Custer rides to a showdown with the Sioux at Little Big Horn. Elsewhere, Jesse James targets a bank in the northern territory, hoping to make a big statement.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The American West Season 1 Episode 5 - Outlaw Rising
    7.4/10(104 votes)

    #3 - Outlaw Rising

    S1:E5

    Billy the Kid uses his talents with a gun to get what he wants; and Wyatt Earp fights for justice. Meanwhile, Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse make a big decision.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The American West Season 1 Episode 7 - Frontier Justice
    7.4/10(94 votes)

    #4 - Frontier Justice

    S1:E7

    Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett's cat-and-mouse game comes to a head. Wyatt Earp moves to Tombstone. Sitting Bull returns to America.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The American West Season 1 Episode 3 - Blood and Gold
    7.3/10(113 votes)

    #5 - Blood and Gold

    S1:E3

    Allan Pinkerton is hired to bring Jesse James to justice. Meanwhile, settlers flock onto Sioux land to mine gold as Grant desperately tries to keep peace.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The American West Season 1 Episode 8 - The Last Vendetta
    7.3/10(78 votes)

    #6 - The Last Vendetta

    S1:E8

    In the series finale, Wyatt Earp abandons the law in search of justice; and Jesse James is confronted by the Ford brothers. Meanwhile, Sitting Bull is accused of inciting a rebellion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The American West Season 1 Episode 2 - Two Front War
    7.2/10(121 votes)

    #7 - Two Front War

    S1:E2

    Jesse James targets the railroads and Custer is sent on a secret mission into Sioux territory. Meanwhile, Grant deals with growing unrest in the west and south.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The American West Season 1 Episode 1 - America Divided
    6.8/10(162 votes)

    #8 - America Divided

    S1:E1

    Jesse James forms a gang in order to ensure his family's survival and Custer looks for glory in the Indian Wars. Meanwhile, Crazy Horse fights back against the U.S. in the series premiere of this docudrama.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Big Killing" is the best rated episode of "The American West". It scored 7.5/10 based on 99 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/16/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Showdown".