Wild West Chronicles

3 seasons available

Fearless lawmen and ruthless outlaws ride once more in this new series that chronicles the tall tales, little-known stories, and front-page headlines of the Wild West.
Bat Masterson Leaves the West
S4 E1

After leaving Dodge City, Bat Masterson takes a job as manager of Denver's Palace Theatre. There he falls in love with Emma Walter, a juggling virtuoso known as the Queen of Clubs.

Bass Reeves: A Father's Justice
S4 E2

After a man murders his wife in a jealous rage and goes on the run, local lawmen are stunned when Marshal Bass Reeves accepts responsibility for bringing the killer to justice, because the murderer is none other than Reeves' own son.

Bronco Bill's Treasure
S4 E3

When Bronco Bill and his gang are robbing trains at will, two veteran lawmen join forces to stop the violent outlaws once and for all; years later, gunfighter-turned-reporter Bat Masterson hears the story from the last surviving member of the gang.

Ada Curnutt, U.S. Deputy Marshal
S4 E4

After being sworn in as one of Oklahoma's first female deputy marshals, Ada Curnutt volunteers to track down two killers-turned-counterfeiters and concocts a cunning plan to bring them to justice without using a gun.

Black Bart's Revenge
S4 E5

Wells Fargo detective James Hume hires private investigator Harry Morse to join the hunt for Black Bart; known as the Poet Highwayman, Bart leaves tantalizing poems at the scenes of his crimes, which may be the key to unmasking Bart's true identity.

Elijah Briant and the Wild Bunch
S4 E7

When Elijah Briant is elected sheriff, the mild-mannered druggist and former teacher tries to enforce the law without carrying a weapon; he soon faces a serious challenge when the last surviving members of the Wild Bunch descend on his town.

El Bandito Vasquez
S4 E8

When an elusive bandito terrorizes early Los Angeles County, a reporter shadows the sheriff who is hunting the outlaw; it will be seen if the reporter can stay objective or takes matters into his own hands when he comes face to face with the killer.

Willie Kennard Makes His Mark in History
S4 E10

Under siege by gunslingers, the gold mining town of Yankee Hill runs a newspaper advertisement to find a new marshal; former slave and Union soldier Willie Kennard answers the ad, but he faces prejudice and doubt as he works to restore law and order.

John Wesley Hardin: Killer on the Texas Frontier
S4 E11

When outlaw John Wesley Hardin murders a sheriff, a hard-charging Texas Ranger joins forces with a cool-headed police detective to hunt the killer; the unlikely duo must learn how to work together to end Hardin's criminal career once and for all.

The Discoveries of George McJunkin
S3 E10

After a devastating storm, ranch foreman George McJunkin discovers ancient bison fossils and flint points unearthed in a riverbank; he sets out to find someone in the scientific community who will acknowledge the importance of his discovery.

Annie Oakley & Buffalo Bill's Wild West Showdown
S3 E12

When Buffalo Bill adds female sharpshooter Lillian Smith to his Wild West show, it jeopardizes his relationship with the show's current star, Annie Oakley.

The Dalton Gang
S1 E1

The Dalton Gang attempts to pull off the most brazen bank robbery of the Old West when they hatch a plan to rob two banks at the same time; when their plan explodes in a hail of gunfire, only one Dalton is left alive to tell the tale.

The Bandit Queen
S1 E2

The true tale of Pearl Hart, the notorious "Bandit Queen"; with no money to care for her gravely ill mother, Pearl makes a fateful decision to enter a life of crime and soon becomes the first woman to rob a stagecoach in the Old West.

The Great Train Robbery
S1 E3

When they hear about a train with a full safe, Butch and Sundance plot one of the West's greatest train robberies; their devious plan is to use official Union Pacific lanterns to signal the train and fool the engineer into believing a bridge is out.

Wild Bill Hickok & The First Quick-Draw Duel
S1 E4

Former friends Wild Bill Hickok and Davis Tutt begin to argue over gambling debts and the affections of a beautiful woman; when they meet in the middle of town, their rift is settled once and for all in the Old West's first quick-draw duel.

The Real Lone Star Ranger
S1 E5

When a ruthless outlaw is on the loose, an aloof rancher volunteers to help the Texas Rangers track him down; the rancher transforms from loner to lawman and begins a legendary career.

Bass Reeves: Trailblazing Lawman
S1 E6

Escaped slave Bass Reeves heads west to find sanctuary among the Native Americans and becomes the first black Deputy U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi and hunts down one of the most feared killers in the Indian Territories.

Dr. Susan Anderson: Frontier Medicine Woman
S1 E7

The story behind Dr. Susan Anderson, one of the first female doctors on the frontier; local folks have their doubts about a woman doctor.

Bat Masterson & the Dodge City Dead Line: Part 1
S1 E8

Newspaperman Bat Masterson recalls his time as sheriff of Dodge City when he worked with Wyatt Earp to clean up the notorious frontier town.

Bat Masterson & the Dodge City Dead Line: Part 2
S1 E9

Newspaperman Bat Masterson recalls his time as sheriff of Dodge City when he tracked down the man who killed the town's beloved entertainer.

Elfego Baca & the Frisco Shootout
S1 E10

Though lacking in experience, young lawman Elfego Baca more than compensates with courage; just days on the job as a sheriff's deputy, Baca battles a wealthy rancher's hired guns in a legendary battle that comes to be known as the Frisco Shootout.

The Legend of the Blue-Eyed Apache
S1 E11

When a young boy is torn away from his frontier family he becomes a man amongst the Apache, fully adapting to their customs and language; years pass by but his mother never gives up hope that she will be reunited with her son.

Annie Oakley: Rise of a Shooting Star
S1 E12

When a young Annie Oakley accepts a challenge to face one of the best sharpshooters in the country, she wins the match and his heart, Annie Oakley marries trick-shot artist Frank Butler and they struggle to make it in show business.

The Hunt for Outlaw Bill Doolin
S1 E13

After Bill Doolin escapes from jail, the US Marshals are determined to keep the notorious outlaw from robbing any more banks or trains; Heck Thomas and his posse finally corner Doolin, he refuses to surrender, and gunfire is the only way out.

Stagecoach Mary
S1 E14

When Mother Amadeus takes ill, former slave Mary Fields travels west to nurse the nun back to health; Mary becomes a fearless mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, protecting the mail from bandits and earning the nickname Stagecoach Mary.

Charles M. Russell: The Cowboy Artist
S1 E15

Charlie Russell is an aimless cowhand who enjoys painting scenes of his life on the range until his new bride, Nancy, gives him the push he needs to stop cowboying in order to focus on the artwork that will soon make him famous.