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The West

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IMDb ratings graph for every episode of The West across all 1 season.

1996 · 1 seasons · PBS · Documentary
IMDb
8.4
2k ratings
TMDB
8.4
19 ratings
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Episode Ratings

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Episode ratings

Rating:MasterpieceExcellentGoodAveragePoorN/A
S1
E1
8.0
E2
8.0
E3
8.1
E4
8.1
E5
8.1
E6
8.4
E7
8.0
E8
8.0
E9
8.1
AVG
8.1

Overview

The West, sometimes marketed as Ken Burns Presents: The West, is a documentary film about the American Old West. It was directed by Stephen Ives and the executive producer was Ken Burns. The film originally aired on PBS in September 1996.

NetworkPBS
Runtime~80 min
Seasons1

The West holds an IMDb rating of 8.4 from 2K votes. Across its 9 rated episodes, the highest-rated is S1E6 "Fight No More Forever (1874-1877)" at 8.4, and the lowest is S1E1 "The People (1500-1806)" at 8.0. Season 1 is the strongest, averaging 8.1 per episode. Explore the full episode ratings graph below, season by season.

Peak8.4
S1E6Fight No More Forever (1874-1877)
Low point8.0
S1E1The People (1500-1806)

Averages 8.1 across 9 rated episodes — strongest run is Season 1 at 8.1.

Average by season

Season 18.19 eps

Top-rated episodes

1S1E6Fight No More Forever (1874-1877)8.4
2S1E3The Speck Of The Future (1848-1856)8.1
3S1E4Death Runs Riot (1856-1868)8.1
4S1E5The Grandest Enterprise Under God (1868-1874)8.1
5S1E9One Sky Above Us (1887-1914)8.1

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The West have?

The West has 9 episodes across 1 season.

How many seasons does The West have?

The West has 1 season.

What is The West's IMDb rating?

The West holds an IMDb rating of 8.4 from 2K votes.

What is the highest-rated episode of The West?

The highest-rated episode of The West is S1E6 “Fight No More Forever (1874-1877)”, rated 8.4 on IMDb.

What is the lowest-rated episode of The West?

The lowest-rated episode of The West is S1E1 “The People (1500-1806)”, rated 8.0 on IMDb.

Which season of The West is the best?

Season 1 is the highest-rated, averaging 8.1 per episode.