How the West Was Won
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.
Where to watch How the West Was Won in United States
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Where is How the West Was Won streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | iciTouTV | — |
| France | SFR Play | Apple TV Store |
About How the West Was Won
How the West Was Won is a 1977 English-language western and drama series. The cast is led by James Arness, Fionnula Flanagan, Bruce Boxleitner. It spans 3 seasons and 28 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
How the West Was Won was produced in United States of America. It was first aired on February 6, 1977.
- First aired
- February 6, 1977
- Last aired
- April 23, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 3 (28 episodes)
- Network
- ABC
- Country
- United States of America
How the West Was Won cast & crew
The cast features James Arness as Zeb Macahan, Fionnula Flanagan as Molly Culhane, Bruce Boxleitner as Luke Macahan, Kathryn Holcomb as Laura Macahan, William Kirby Cullen as Josh Macahan, and Vicki Schreck as Jessie Macahan.
Is How the West Was Won worth watching?
With 3 seasons and 28 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy western and drama, How the West Was Won is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch How the West Was Won
How the West Was Won isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies.
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Cast of How the West Was Won
James Arness
Zeb Macahan
Fionnula Flanagan
Molly Culhane
Bruce Boxleitner
Luke Macahan
Kathryn Holcomb
Laura Macahan
William Kirby Cullen
Josh Macahan
Vicki Schreck
Jessie Macahan
How the West Was Won — FAQs
▸Where can I watch How the West Was Won in United States?
How the West Was Won is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is How the West Was Won in?
How the West Was Won is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of How the West Was Won are there?
How the West Was Won has 3 seasons with 28 episodes in total.
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