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The Best Episodes of The American West Season 1

Every episode of The American West Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The American West Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The American West Season 1 Episode 6 - The Big Killing
    7.5/10(101 votes)

    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 7 - Frontier Justice
    7.5/10(96 votes)

    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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  3. The American West Season 1 Episode 4 - Showdown
    7.4/10(115 votes)

    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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  4. The American West Season 1 Episode 5 - Outlaw Rising
    7.4/10(106 votes)

    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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  5. The American West Season 1 Episode 3 - Blood and Gold
    7.3/10(115 votes)

    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(80 votes)

    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(124 votes)

    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
    6.9/10(166 votes)

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Big Killing" is the best rated episode of The American West season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 101 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on July 16, 2016.