Into the West Episode Guide

Episode Guide

• Season 1 Episode 6: Ghost Dance

  The message of an Indian prophet gives the tribes new hope - but their seemingly defiant stance in the face of American troops leads to a horrifying massacre at Wounded Knee. Margaret Light Shines is troubled by the fabrications of a sensationalist reporter - unaware her parents Jacob and Thunder Heart Woman have enlisted the help of Robert to find their daughter. Last in series

• Season 1 Episode 5: Casualties of War

  The Indian tribes are divided when their land is threatened by the new gold rush in the Black Hills, with Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse sure Red Cloud will allow prospectors to buy mineral rights. As they resolve to fight against such injustice, Jacob leads the American troops to Sitting Bull's village - resulting in a tragedy for the Wheeler family at the brutal battle of Little Big Horn. Tyler Christopher stars

• Season 1 Episode 4: Hell on Wheels

  Abe joins the workers of Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads, who are laying down tracks across the country from east to west, while Jacob Jr becomes a scout for the Army. Margaret finds herself in danger when she and Ethan are captured by the Cheyenne - but after the tribe learn of her Lakota heritage, they propose to adopt the couple. Christian Kane, Tyler Christopher and Irene Bedard star

• Season 1 Episode 3: Dreams and Schemes

  Jethro becomes a victim of his own greed after gold is found in the river, and sees his relationship with Thunder Heart Woman break down. Margaret meets her future husband when she leaves home in search of her father, and pastures new beckon for Abe Jnr, who becomes a scout for the Army. Meanwhile, the conflict between the white settlers and the Indian tribes continues to escalate

• Season 1 Episode 2: Manifest Destiny

  Jacob takes Thunder Heart Woman and their child to visit relatives back in Virginia and meets an opportunistic businessman who convinces the family to join his wagon train. However, the hardships of the journey mean many of the Wheelers' loved ones are lost on the way - and a fight with the Cheyenne seems certain to finish Jacob too. Matthew Settle and Skeet Ulrich star

• Season 1 Episode 1: Wheel to the Stars

  New epic drama series by Steven Spielberg, set in the 19th century, charting the development of the USA through the eyes of two families from opposing backgrounds. The pioneering Wheelers head west in search of a richer life, while a Native American clan, led by an apprentice shaman of the Lakota nation tribe, find their way of life under threat. Matthew Settle and Gordon Tootoosis star