Series

How the West Was Won

★ 7.0(33)19771h 0m3 seasons

How the West Was Won is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 20 June 2026.

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Good to know

Release date: 1977-02-06
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 28
Network: ABC
Status: Ended
Country: United States of America

About How the West Was Won

How the West Was Won is a 1977 web series in the Western and Drama genres, starring James Arness, Fionnula Flanagan and Bruce Boxleitner. It spans 3 seasons and 28 episodes, and originally aired on ABC. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 33 viewers. Below you can see where to watch How the West Was Won in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (3)

Season 13 eps · 1977

Season 214 eps · 1978

Season 311 eps · 1979

Cast

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

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch How the West Was Won in United States?+

In United States, How the West Was Won is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is How the West Was Won on Netflix?+

How the West Was Won is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How many seasons of How the West Was Won are there?+

How the West Was Won has 3 seasons and 28 episodes in total.

Who stars in How the West Was Won?+

How the West Was Won stars James Arness, Fionnula Flanagan, Bruce Boxleitner, Kathryn Holcomb and William Kirby Cullen.

When did How the West Was Won come out?+

How the West Was Won is a 1977 web series.

What genre is How the West Was Won?+

How the West Was Won is Western and Drama series.