From Executive Producer Robert Redford, The American West tells the story of the aftermath of the Civil War and how the United States transformed into the "land of opportunity."
EPISODE 1
America Divided
Jesse James forms a gang in order to insure his family's survival. Custer looks for glory in the Indian Wars. Crazy Horse fights back against the US.
EPISODE 2
Two Front War
Jesse James targets the railroads. Custer is sent on a secret mission in Sioux Territory. Grant deals with growing unrest in the west and south.
EPISODE 3
Blood & Gold
Allan Pinkerton is hired to bring Jesse James to justice. Settlers flock onto Sioux land to mine gold as Grant desperately tries to keep peace.
EPISODE 4
Showdown
Custer rides to a showdown with the Sioux at Little Big Horn. Jesse James targets a bank in northern territory hoping to make a big statement.
EPISODE 5
Outlaw Rising
Billy the Kid uses his talents with a gun to get what he wants. Wyatt Earp fights for justice. Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse make a big decision.
EPISODE 6
The Big Killing
Billy the Kid seeks revenge for the death of his friend. Wyatt Earp questions his future as a lawman. Jesse James reemerges from years in hiding.
Jonathan C. Stewart
Moses Brings Plenty
Mark Lee Gardner
Deborah Lee Douglas
Joshua McLerran
David H. Stevens
Will Strongheart
Glynn Praesel
Bert Thomas Morris
