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Last American Cowboy

Season 1
2010TV-14
In the wilderness of Montana, three ranching families endure an eight-month struggle to nurture thousands of calves from birth to their one payday of the year. They face blizzards, disease, fire and death to protect their legacy.
Starring
Mick GoettleBill GaltEarl Stucky
Genres
Documentary
Subtitles
English [CC]
Audio languages
English

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  1. 1. New Beginnings
    June 7, 2010
    42min
    TV-14
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
    Audio languages
    English
    At the start of Montana's calving season, three families brace for the hard work, stress and pressure of the coming fight to raise herds of newborn cattle. The long, brutal winter threatens to end the season before it even begins.
  2. 2. A Bitter Storm
    June 14, 2010
    42min
    TV-14
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
    Audio languages
    English
    The families, consumed with bringing new calves into the world, get word of an impending blizzard. Then, the exhausted cowboys are thrown into a frenzy as everyone scrambles to protect already-born calves as new ones keep coming.
  3. 3. Hard Lessons
    June 21, 2010
    42min
    TV-14
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
    Audio languages
    English
    Disease, hay shortage and financial hardship force the cowboys to make difficult choices that impact not only their season, but the future of their ranches and the heritage they strive to preserve.
  4. 4. Renewal
    July 5, 2010
    42min
    TV-14
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
    Audio languages
    English
    An epic tradition comes alive when the cowboys drive their cattle to the open range using horses, dogs, trucks, lassos and helicopters. However, poor communication, unruly animals and exhaustion test relationships.
  5. 5. Branding the Legacy
    July 12, 2010
    43min
    TV-14
    Audio languages
    English
    The ranchers enjoy friendship and fellowship as the community comes to help brand and vaccinate the cattle. However, harsh weather threatens to derail the day.
  6. 6. Pull Your Weight
    July 19, 2010
    42min
    TV-14
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
    Audio languages
    English
    Fire in the Montana wilderness threatens one of the ranches and the cowboys scramble to store enough hay for the winter before rains wash them out completely. Then, it's all hands on deck when tragedy strikes one of the families.
  7. 7. Uncertain Future
    July 26, 2010
    42min
    TV-14
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
    Audio languages
    English
    In the wake of tragedy, one cowboy must step up or the ranch could collapse from lack of leadership. Then, the search continues for someone worthy to continue the legacy of the American cowboy.
  8. 8. Season's End
    August 2, 2010
    42min
    TV-14
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
    Audio languages
    English
    An entire season boils down to one day as the future of the American cowboy hangs in the balance. After eight months of struggles, the families prepare to sell their calves and collect their one paycheck of the year.

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Network
discovery plus Call of the Wild
Supporting actors
Scott HughesGlenna StuckyEarline GoettleTrisha GoettleTravis GoettleStacey Hughes