Cowboys & Outlaws (2009)

Biography · Documentary · History

Cowboys and Outlaws is a documentary series on The History Channel that details key figures and events in the history of the American West in the latter half of the 19th century. It uses dramatic reenactments, historian interviews and forensic evidence to highlight famous figures such as Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp and Tom Horn. It also covers historical events such as the first drive along the Goodnight-Loving Trail and the transformation of Abilene, Kansas from a small settlement into a major cattle town. As of February, 2010, only six episodes have aired. A DVD collection was released on January 26, 2010.

IMDb rating: 7.8 (49 votes)
Episode average: 7.9 +0.1 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Amazon Prime Video
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (2009)

7.92 avg 6 episodes 7.9 → 7.1 45 min avg

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Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Real Wyatt Earp	7.9	24
2	The Real McCoy	8.1	10
3	The Real Lonesome Dove	8.3	15
4	Billy the Kid	8.2	12
5	Frontier Hitman	7.9	15
6	Range War	7.1	14