TV series
Best of the West
1981–1982, English, on ABC.
An unwitting city slicker is made the marshal of a lawless town in this absurdist Western that pokes gentle but clever fun at the genre's stock plots and characters. Best of the West is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from September 1981 through August 1982.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 22
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1982
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Latest episode
S1 E22: The Funeral
Aired 21 June 1982
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Joel HigginsSam Best · 22 ep
- Carlene WatkinsElvira Best · 22 ep
- Meeno PeluceDaniel Best · 22 ep
- Valri BromfieldLaney Gibbs · 22 ep
- Tracey WalterFrog Rothchild Jr. · 22 ep
- Tom EwellJerome Kullens · 22 ep
- Leonard FreyParker Tillman · 22 ep
- Macon McCalmanCast · 3 ep
- Al LewisCast · 2 ep
- Richard MollCast · 1 ep
- Kevin ScannellCast · 1 ep
- Joe RegalbutoCast · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 10 September 1981
- Last aired
- 21 June 1982
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- NR
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Best of the West: quick answers
Is Best of the West worth watching?
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How many seasons of Best of the West are there?
Best of the West has 1 season and 22 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Best of the West finished?
Yes. Best of the West ended in 1982, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Best of the West on?
Best of the West isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
Best of the West parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Best of the West is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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