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How the West Was Won

1977 – 1979Show3 seasons28 episodes

DramaWestern
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

Summary

The Macahans, a family from Virginia headed by Zeb Macahan, travel across the country to pioneer a new land and a new home in the American West.

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  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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How the West Was Won episodes

3 seasons · 28 episodes

  1. S1 E0 The Macahans, 8.2
  2. S1 E1 Provost Marshal, 8.4
  3. S1 E2 Erika, 8.4
  4. S1 E3 Bowie John Christie, 8.5
  1. S2 E1 Buffalo Story, 8.5
  2. S2 E2 Mormon Story, 8.6
  3. S2 E3 Interlude, 8.5
  4. S2 E4 Orville Gant, 8.7
  5. S2 E5 Amnesty, 8.5
  6. S2 E6 Cattle Drive, 8.6
  7. S2 E7 Robber's Roost, 8.5
  8. S2 E8 Deek, 8.6
  9. S2 E9 The Judge, 8.8
  10. S2 E10 Gold, 8.4
  11. S2 E11 Brothers, 8.4
  12. S2 E12 Secrets, 8.4
  13. S2 E13 The Hearing, 8.3
  14. S2 E14 The Posse, 8.7
  1. S3 E1 The Gunfighter, 8.6
  2. S3 E2 The Rustler, 8.4
  3. S3 E3 The Enemy, 8.5
  4. S3 E4 The Innocent, 7.9
  5. S3 E5 Hillary, 8.4
  6. S3 E6 L'Affaire Riel, 8.2
  7. S3 E7 The Scavengers, 8.3
  8. S3 E8 The Forgotten, 8.2
  9. S3 E9 Luke, 8.1
  10. S3 E10 China Girl, 7.7
  11. S3 E11 The Slavers, 8.2

Cast

24 of 89 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Vincent McEveety, Barry Crane, Joseph Pevney
Written by
John Mantley, Earl W. Wallace, Howard Fast

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Facts

February 6, 1977 · April 23, 1979 · Ended

First aired
February 6, 1977
Last aired
April 23, 1979
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 28 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Western, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream How the West Was Won?"

Questions about How the West Was Won

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream How the West Was Won?

In the United States, you can rent or buy How the West Was Won from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is How the West Was Won worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 8.2).

Is How the West Was Won okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch How the West Was Won?

28 h

About 28 hours: 28 episodes in 3 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1977 to 1979.

Will I feel good after watching How the West Was Won?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is How the West Was Won plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.