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The Best Episodes of The American West

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The Best Episodes of The American West

From the Executive Producer Robert Redford, THE AMERICAN WEST tells the story of the aftermath of the CIVIL WAR and how the United States transformed...

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  1. 7.4/10(113 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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  2. 7.4/10(99 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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  3. 7.4/10(95 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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  4. 7.3/10(105 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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  5. 7.3/10(79 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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  6. 7.2/10(120 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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  8. 7.2/10(113 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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  9. 6.8/10(159 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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Showdown" is the best rated episode of "The American West". It scored 7.4/10 based on 113 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/2/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Big Killing".