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The Worst Episodes of The American West

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Every episode of The American West ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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...
Episodes
8
Avg. Rating
7.2
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
6.8
7.2
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  • America Divided
    6.8/10(159)
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    #1 - America Divided

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 6/11/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Two Front War
    7.2/10(120)
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    #2 - Two Front War

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 6/18/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Blood and Gold
    7.2/10(113)
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    #3 - Blood and Gold

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 6/25/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Outlaw Rising
    7.3/10(105)
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    #4 - Outlaw Rising

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 7/9/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Last Vendetta
    7.3/10(79)
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    #5 - The Last Vendetta

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 7/30/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Showdown
    7.4/10(113)
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    #6 - Showdown

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 7/2/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Big Killing
    7.4/10(99)
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    #7 - The Big Killing

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 7/16/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Frontier Justice
    7.4/10(95)
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    #8 - Frontier Justice

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 7/23/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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Worst Episodes Summary

"America Divided" is the worst rated episode of "The American West". It scored 6.8/10 based on 159 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/11/2016. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Two Front War".