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Season 1, Episode 1

The American West Talked About Scene: “America Divided"

Author Mark Lee Gardner explains how Jesse James executing a bank teller was driven by his traumatizing experiences during the Civil War.

Wild West Weekends: Hell on Wheels and The American WestSaturday nights are about to get wild. Don't miss the final 7 episodes of Hell on Wheels followed by the new series The American West, starting June 11th. Only on AMC.

Con Men, Prostitutes and Outlaws: The Original Sin CityLearn how the railroad brought con men, prostitutes and outlaws together in the boomtown of Las Vegas. The American West premieres June 11 at 10/9c on AMC.

The 130-Year Pardon of Billy the KidFormer New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson explains why talk of a posthumous pardon stirred great controversy. The American West premieres June 11 at 10/9c on AMC.

Did PTSD Turn Jesse James Into an Outlaw?Historians and experts explore the brutal violence that perhaps shaped Jesse James’ lawless ways. The American West premieres June 11 at 10/9c on AMC.

Sex in the Old WestSee how the mixture of whiskey and women led to a booming business on the frontier. The American West premieres June 11 at 10/9c on AMC.

Wyatt Earp: Whore-Mongering Horse ThiefLearn the secret, not-so-lawful history of one of America’s most celebrated lawmen. The American West premieres June 11 at 10/9c on AMC.

Extras From This Episode

Wild West Weekends: Hell on Wheels and The American West

Con Men, Prostitutes and Outlaws: The Original Sin City

The 130-Year Pardon of Billy the Kid

Did PTSD Turn Jesse James Into an Outlaw?

Sex in the Old West

Wyatt Earp: Whore-Mongering Horse Thief

S1, E1America DividedJesse James forms a gang in order to ensure his family's survival. Custer looks for glory in the Indian wars. Crazy Horse fights back against the US.

S1, E2Two Front WarJesse James targets the railroads. Custer is sent on a secret mission in Sioux territory. Grant deals with growing unrest in the West and South.

S1, E3Blood & GoldAllen Pinkerton is hired to bring Jesse James to justice. Settlers flock onto Sioux land to buy gold as Grant desperately tries to keep peace.

S1, E4ShowdownAvailable now for Xfinity AMC Premiere subscribers. 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.

S1, E5Outlaw RisingAvailable now for Xfinity AMC Premiere subscribers. 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.

S1, E6The Big KillingAvailable now for Xfinity AMC Premiere subscribers. 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.

S1, E7Frontier JusticeAvailable now for Xfinity AMC Premiere subscribers. 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.

S1, E8The Last VendettaAvailable now for Xfinity AMC Premiere subscribers. Wyatt Earp abandons the law in search of justice. Jesse James is confronted by the Ford brothers. Sitting Bull is accused of inciting rebellion.

More episodes from season 1

America Divided

Episode 1

Two Front War

Episode 2

Blood & Gold

Episode 3

Showdown

Episode 4

Outlaw Rising

Episode 5

The Big Killing

Episode 6

Frontier Justice

Episode 7

The Last Vendetta

Episode 8