How the West Was Won
1976
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- Season 1 overviewOct 1, 1978-Feb 4, 197912 episodesSeason 1 episodes1. Only the Rocks Live Forever Oct 1, 1978
- At the end of the 1700s, a French-Canadian trapper travels to the Rockies where he forms friendships and has death-defying adventures while trading with various Indian tribes.
- 2. The Yellow Apron Oct 8, 1978
- In the early 1800s, French-Canadian trapper Pasquinel lives in the Rockies with Clay Basket and has children with her; he later travels to St. Louis to visit his wife Lise who is raising their daughter.
- 3. The Wagon and the Elephant Oct 28, 1978
- In the mid 1800s, Levi Zendt, a Mennonite, leaves Pennsylvania with his new wife Elly; the two head west for Oregon and along the way cross paths with Alexander McKeag.
- 4. For as Long as the Waters Flow Nov 4, 1978
- Mercy is sent to negotiate a treaty with the Indians. Zendt goes in place of McKeag. Three men heading to the new mines to work, meet up with Hans Brumbaugh, a German farmer from Russia. As they're panning for gold, two of them decide to shoot some passing Indians for their supplies. Jake says 'they killed two of us, so two white people must die'. The U.S. starts to change terms of treaty the Indians signed.—clearthinkernow
- 5. The Massacre Nov 11, 1978
- As the Civil War is fought between the North and South, militia colonel Frank Skimmerhorn arrives in Colorado on a mission to wipe out the Indians. Major Mercy struggles to keep the peace while the Pasquinel brothers face their final days. Hans Brumbaugh begins to farm the land and Oliver Seccombe brings the prospect of a new business.—Anonymous
- 6. The Longhorns Dec 3, 1978
- John Skimmerhorn hires R.J. Poteet to lead the difficult cattle drive from Texas to Colorado on behalf of Oliver Seccombe and the Venneford Ranch. Sixteen-year-old Jim Lloyd joins the drive along with cowboys Nate Person, a former slave, Amos Calendar, and Bufe Coker. Meanwhile, Hans Brumbaugh vows to never sell his land to Seccombe.—Anonymous
- 7. The Shepherds Dec 10, 1978
- The town is now called Centennial. The last of the Arapaho led by Lone Eagle leave for a reservation. Hans Brumbaugh refuses to be intimidated by the Venneford Ranch; a range war threatens to erupt when Messmore Garrett brings sheep to the area. Brumbaugh imports a Japanese family to help on his farm.—Anonymous
- 8. The Storm Jan 14, 1979
- The circus comes to town and briefly reunites members of the Skimmerhorn cattle drive; Levi Zendt returns to Lancaster, PA for a visit; an accountant uncovers discrepancies in Venneford Ranch's books; a family of actors arrives under the watchful eye of Sheriff Dumire; and Centennial faces a harsh winter.—Anonymous
- 9. The Crime Jan 21, 1979
- Oliver Seccombe resigns, but decides to never leave Colorado. The Wendells are determined to stay in Centennial, but can't shake the suspicions of Sheriff Dumire. The killing of the Pettis brothers is not forgotten and Charlotte Seccombe takes over Venneford Ranch. In addition a murder is hidden.
- 10. The Winds of Fortune Jan 28, 1979
- Philip Wendell is tormented as Sheriff Dumire continues his investigation. The Pettis gang is out for revenge. Clemma Zendt returns just as Jim Lloyd and Charlotte Seccombe become engaged. Mervin Wendell jumps at a business opportunity and the first Mexican workers come to Centennial.—Anonymous
- 11. The Winds of Death Feb 3, 1979
- In the early 20th century, the Wendells prosper and new families move to Centennial to farm in the dry lands. The Mexican immigrants face discrimination and exploitation. Several prominent citizens pass away while farms struggle during the Depression. Philip Wendell plans to run for Congress and the Grebe family falls victim to the Dust Bowl.—Anonymous
- 12. The Scream of Eagles Feb 4, 1979
- A magazine prepares to do a feature on the history of Centennial; the murder of Soren Sorenson is finally proved; Morgan Wendell and Paul Garrett face off in an election that may determine the future of Colorado's natural resources.—Anonymous
Centennial is a 12-episode American television miniseries that aired on NBC from October 1978 to February 1979. The miniseries follows the fictional history of Centennial, Colorado, from 1795 to the 1970s. It was based on the 1974 novel of the same name by James A. Michener, was produced by John Wilder.
In the early 20th century, the Wendells prosper and new families move to Centennial to farm in the dry lands. The Mexican immigrants face discrimination and exploitation. Several prominent citizens pass away while farms struggle during the Depression.
Centennial: Created by John Wilder. With Raymond Burr, Barbara Carrera, Richard Chamberlain, Robert Conrad. The economic and cultural growth of Colorado spanning two centuries from the mid 1700s to the late 1970s.
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- 1978-10-01
- Action, Adventure, Drama
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Below is a complete Centennial episode list that spans the show's entire TV run. Photos from the individual Centennial episodes are listed along with the Centennial episode names when available, as are the dates of the original airing of the episode.
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Centennial - a 12-episode television miniseries - is based on the best-selling historical novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning author James Michener.
- Michael Ansara
- October 1, 1978
Centennial Season 1 Episodes. 1978 -2024. 1 Season. NBC. Drama. TVPG. Watchlist. Where to Watch. Miniseries adapted from James Michener's saga about American manifest destiny, embodied in...
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Centennial - a 12-episode television miniseries - is based on the best-selling historical novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning author James Michener.
