{"id":98181,"date":"2025-04-15T15:25:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T19:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/?p=98181"},"modified":"2025-04-15T15:25:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T19:25:14","slug":"kevin-costners-the-west-to-premiere-on-the-history-channel-with-back-to-back-episodes-beginning-memorial-day-9pm-et-pt-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/15\/kevin-costners-the-west-to-premiere-on-the-history-channel-with-back-to-back-episodes-beginning-memorial-day-9pm-et-pt-video\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Kevin Costner&#8217;s The West&#8221; to Premiere on The History Channel with Back-to-Back Episodes Beginning Memorial Day @ 9PM ET\/PT [VIDEO]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The HISTORY Channel\u2122 is set to premiere <em><strong>&#8220;Kevin Costner&#8217;s The West&#8221;<\/strong><\/em> on Monday, May 26 @ 9PM ET\/PT with back-to-back episodes followed by a special presentation of episode three on Tuesday, May 27 @ 8PM ET\/PT before returning to its regularly scheduled airdate and time of Mondays @ 9PM ET\/PT. The eight-episode documentary series will provide a fresh look at the sweeping and complex history of the American West through a wide range of conflicts &#8211; all driven by the desperate struggle to control the land itself. Transcending the clich\u00e9s of the &#8216;Wild West,&#8217; each one hour episode will capture multiple perspectives on the stories that not only defined an era but continue to shape our country today. The documentary series is hosted and executive produced by Academy Award\u00ae-winner Kevin Costner and executive produced by Pulitzer Prize\u00ae-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin and Academy Award\u00ae-winning production company RadicalMedia\u00ae in association with Territory Pictures and Pastimes Productions.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JajBY7Lo9Oo?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Kevin Costner&#8217;s The West&#8221;<\/em> takes viewers on an epic journey through the birth of the American West, examining the relentless competition for land, power, and identity that forged our nation&#8217;s history. With legends born from figures such as Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea, to the clashes between lawmen and outlaws, the rise of cowboys and ranchers, the resilience of trailblazing women, and the fervor of fortune seekers and abolitionists, this series spans a century of pivotal events. By presenting these stories from diverse perspectives, the series illuminates both the indelible contributions of the pioneers who shaped the dream of the American West and the courageous resistance of Native American tribes who valiantly defended their ancestral land.<\/p><div id=\"morty-1272416661\" class=\"morty-content\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>The series highlights pivotal battles and iconic figures, from Chief Little Turtle&#8217;s decisive victory over the U.S. Army, sparking General &#8220;Mad&#8221; Anthony Wayne&#8217;s counteroffensive and the inexorable push westward, to the tenacious stands of the Blackfeet, Comanche, and Lakota Sioux tribes and by warriors like Red Cloud and Crazy Horse, as well as the storied vigilante Joaquin Murrieta. Blending powerful historical archive, striking visuals, and insightful expert interviews with globally recognized historians, each episode highlights a crucial and often tragic chapter in the rich tapestry of the West.<\/p>\n<p>This series will premiere as part of the network&#8217;s &#8220;HISTORY Honors 250,&#8221; a multiplatform initiative that includes long-form and short-form programming, digital and social content, custom partnerships, premium events, and more leading up to the landmark 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in July 2026.<\/p>\n<p>A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights to <em>&#8220;Kevin Costner&#8217;s The West.&#8221;<\/em> Each episode will stream the next day on The HISTORY Channel\u2122, app, history.com, and across major TV providers&#8217; VOD platforms. You can also watch it ad-free by downloading to own on Amazon Prime Video or wherever you purchase your favorite series.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Kevin Costner&#8217;s The West&#8221;<\/em> is produced for The HISTORY Channel\u2122 by RadicalMedia in association with Territory Pictures, Pastimes Productions, and APX Content Ventures. Kevin Costner, Rod Lake, and Howard Kaplan serve as executive producers for Territory Pictures. Dave Sirulnick, Meredith Bennett, Jon Kamen, and David Rivera serve as executive producers for RadicalMedia. Doris Kearns Goodwin and Beth Laski serve as executive producers for Pastimes Productions. Eric Levin, Allie Dvorin, and John Turner serve as executive producers for APX Content Ventures. Eli Lehrer, Mary Donahue, and Jennifer Wagman serve as executive producers for The HISTORY Channel.<\/p><div id=\"morty-944086358\" class=\"morty-content_2\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>\r\n      <table id=\"tmdb-pro\">\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr>\r\n            <td class=\"tmdb-pro-poster\" width=\"20%\" rowspan=\"3\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w300_and_h450_bestv2\/\/bOQgliYRKC8tnQJUjqIY9uZRZoV.jpg\"><\/td>\r\n            <td>\r\n              <h3><b>Kevin Costner&#039;s The West<\/b><\/h3>\r\n            <\/td>\r\n          <\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td><span><b>Network:<\/b> History<\/span><span><b>Genre:<\/b> Documentary<\/span><span><b>Seasons:<\/b> 1<\/span><span><b>Episodes:<\/b> 8<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><h5><b>Overview<\/b><\/h5><p>This fresh look at the epic history of the American West delves into the desperate struggle for the land itself \u2013 and how it still shapes the America we know today.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n      <\/table>  \r\n    <br \/>\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-26535\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25983\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/program-info-provided-by-tmdb.jpg\" alt=\"Powered by TMDB.org\" width=\"250\" height=\"52\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/program-info-provided-by-tmdb.jpg 353w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/program-info-provided-by-tmdb-300x63.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/program-info-provided-by-tmdb-350x74.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"line-height: .4em;\"><span style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; font: normal 8pt Arial;\">TV &amp; Movie information has been provided by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/\">themoviedb.org<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The HISTORY Channel\u2122 is set to premiere &#8220;Kevin Costner&#8217;s The West&#8221; on Monday, May 26 @ 9PM ET\/PT with back-to-back episodes followed by a special presentation of episode three on Tuesday, May 27 @ 8PM ET\/PT before returning to its regularly scheduled airdate and time of Mondays @ 9PM ET\/PT. 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