The Real West
TVPG
Documentary
History
American history
Myths, legends and realities of the American frontier.
Cast & Crew
Where to Stream
1992– Docuseries 3 Seasons65 Episodes
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Monday, April 29
Custer and the 7th Cavalry
Season 2 • Episode 1
An attempt to determine whether Gen. George Custer was a military hero or egotistical renegade.
Tuesday, April 30
Custer and the 7th Cavalry
Season 2 • Episode 1
An attempt to determine whether Gen. George Custer was a military hero or egotistical renegade.
Wednesday, May 1
Outlaws: The Ten Most Wanted
Season 1 • Episode 1
Gruesome truths, exaggerations and lies surround legendary gunslingers.
Wednesday, May 1
The Cattle Barons
Season 2 • Episode 9
Cattle barons hoard power by controlling large tracts of land and livestock.
Wednesday, May 1
Indian Wars: Might Makes Right
Season 2 • Episode 2
Destruction of American Indian culture follows 19th-century battles.
Wednesday, May 1
Chief Joseph & the Nez Perce War
Season 3 • Episode 10
Chief Joseph leads the Nez Perce to sanctuary in Canada.
Wednesday, May 1
Indian Weapons and the Warrior Societies
Indians turn simple weapons, developed for hunting and defense, against white intruders.
Wednesday, May 1
The Law From Behind the Tin Star
The sometimes fragile art of law enforcement in the Old West.
Wednesday, May 1
Outlaws: The Ten Most Wanted
Season 1 • Episode 1
Gruesome truths, exaggerations and lies surround legendary gunslingers.
Wednesday, May 1
The Cattle Barons
Season 2 • Episode 9
Cattle barons hoard power by controlling large tracts of land and livestock.
Wednesday, May 1
Indian Wars: Might Makes Right
Season 2 • Episode 2
Destruction of American Indian culture follows 19th-century battles.
Wednesday, May 1
Chief Joseph & the Nez Perce War
Season 3 • Episode 10
Chief Joseph leads the Nez Perce to sanctuary in Canada.
Wednesday, May 1
Indian Weapons and the Warrior Societies
Indians turn simple weapons, developed for hunting and defense, against white intruders.
Wednesday, May 1
The Law From Behind the Tin Star
The sometimes fragile art of law enforcement in the Old West.
Thursday, May 2
Outlaws: The Ten Most Wanted
Season 1 • Episode 1
Gruesome truths, exaggerations and lies surround legendary gunslingers.
Thursday, May 2
The Cattle Barons
Season 2 • Episode 9
Cattle barons hoard power by controlling large tracts of land and livestock.
Thursday, May 2
Indian Wars: Might Makes Right
Season 2 • Episode 2
Destruction of American Indian culture follows 19th-century battles.
Thursday, May 2
Chief Joseph & the Nez Perce War
Season 3 • Episode 10
Chief Joseph leads the Nez Perce to sanctuary in Canada.
Thursday, May 2
Indian Weapons and the Warrior Societies
Indians turn simple weapons, developed for hunting and defense, against white intruders.
Thursday, May 2
The Law From Behind the Tin Star
The sometimes fragile art of law enforcement in the Old West.