Synopsis
This fresh look at the epic history of the American West delves into the desperate struggle for the land itself – and how it still shapes the America we know today.
Episodes
Season 11
Fallen TimbersFollowing years of land encroachments by American settlers, Chief Little Turtle of the Miami leads the Indian Nations of the Northwest Confederacy to a major victory over the fledgling U.S. Army. But a new force under General "Mad" Anthony Wayne embarks on a counteroffensive, leading to a final battle that will see the Confederacy defeated - and open a new era of westward expansion.44m2
Colter's RunAfter building his reputation as a formidable hunter on Lewis and Clark's Expedition into the newly acquired Louisiana Territory, John Colter chooses to stay out in the wilderness and enter the booming fur trade. But when he repeatedly ignores warnings from the Blackfeet not to hunt their sacred beaver on their lands, he's taken captive and forced to make a run for his life.43m3
Oregon TrailsMissionaries Marcus and Narcissa Whitman settle by the Columbia River to convert the Cayuse. Cultural clashes and a measles outbreak increase tensions, leading to a fateful confrontation.43m4
ComancheriaThe abduction of nine-year-old Cynthia Ann Parker kicks off a series of increasingly deadly confrontations between her Comanche captors and the newly independent Texas.43m5
The Robin Hood of El DoradoIn Gold Rush California, Mexican immigrant Joaquin Murrieta forms a gang of outlaws that spreads terror across the newly formed state.43m6
Bleeding KansasWhen Kansas becomes a battleground in the national debate over slavery, settlers on both sides of the issue pour into the territory to determine its future.41m7
The Fetterman FightCivil War veteran Col. Henry Carrington takes command of Fort Phil Kearny in Northern Wyoming.42m8
Johnson County WarsA cabal of cattle barons smear small-time ranchers as common thieves and plot an invasion.41m
Fallen TimbersFollowing years of land encroachments by American settlers, Chief Little Turtle of the Miami leads the Indian Nations of the Northwest Confederacy to a major victory over the fledgling U.S. Army. But a new force under General "Mad" Anthony Wayne embarks on a counteroffensive, leading to a final battle that will see the Confederacy defeated - and open a new era of westward expansion.44m2Colter's RunAfter building his reputation as a formidable hunter on Lewis and Clark's Expedition into the newly acquired Louisiana Territory, John Colter chooses to stay out in the wilderness and enter the booming fur trade. But when he repeatedly ignores warnings from the Blackfeet not to hunt their sacred beaver on their lands, he's taken captive and forced to make a run for his life.43m3Oregon TrailsMissionaries Marcus and Narcissa Whitman settle by the Columbia River to convert the Cayuse. Cultural clashes and a measles outbreak increase tensions, leading to a fateful confrontation.43m4ComancheriaThe abduction of nine-year-old Cynthia Ann Parker kicks off a series of increasingly deadly confrontations between her Comanche captors and the newly independent Texas.43m5The Robin Hood of El DoradoIn Gold Rush California, Mexican immigrant Joaquin Murrieta forms a gang of outlaws that spreads terror across the newly formed state.43m6Bleeding KansasWhen Kansas becomes a battleground in the national debate over slavery, settlers on both sides of the issue pour into the territory to determine its future.41m7The Fetterman FightCivil War veteran Col. Henry Carrington takes command of Fort Phil Kearny in Northern Wyoming.42m8Johnson County WarsA cabal of cattle barons smear small-time ranchers as common thieves and plot an invasion.41mCast
Clay JenkinsonSelf - Author, The Character of Meriwether Lewis
Elliott WestSelf - Author, Continental Reckoning
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