About this season
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.
Episodes (6)
1. The Real Wyatt Earp
Aired 22 November 2009 • 60 min
2. The Real McCoy
Aired 22 November 2009 • 60 min
3. The Real Lonesome Dove
Aired 22 November 2009 • 60 min
4. Billy the Kid
Aired 22 November 2009 • 60 min
5. Frontier Hitman
Aired 6 December 2009 • 60 min
6. Range War
Aired 6 December 2009 • 60 min