16 Best Western TV Shows on Peacock 2026
Browse western series and frontier favorites on Peacock, from Yellowstone and Lonesome Dove to Gunsmoke, The Rifleman, and more.
If you’re searching for the best western TV shows on Peacock, this lineup gives you a strong mix of frontier drama, classic television, and a few unexpected twists. Yellowstone brings modern ranch conflict and family power struggles, while Lonesome Dove and Return to Lonesome Dove offer sweeping trail stories with strong drama and adventure. For something more traditional, Gunsmoke, The Rifleman, and The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp represent the classic side of the genre, and Little House on the Prairie adds family and romance to the western setting. You’ll also find newer or different-angle picks like Wild West Chronicles, Into the Wild Frontier, and Ultimate Cowboy Showdown, plus animated and comedy-leaning options for viewers who want variety.
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Yellowstone
1 Emmy nomination
drama · western
Follow the violent world of the Dutton family, who controls the largest contiguous ranch in the United States. Led by their patriarch John Dutton, the family defends their property against constant attack by land developers, an Indian reservation, and America’s first National Park.
Why watch: If you like modern family conflict set against a western backdrop, Yellowstone is an easy pick. Its drama and western blend should appeal to viewers who want a tense ranch story with high stakes.
Directed by Stephen Kay, Taylor Sheridan, Christina Alexandra Voros, Guy Ferland, John DahlCast Kevin Costner, Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole HauserPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Lonesome Dove
Won 7 Emmys 19 nominations
adventure · drama · western
A pair of longtime friends and former Texas Rangers crave one last adventure before hanging-up their spurs. After stealing over a thousand head of cattle from rustlers south of the border, they recruit an unlikely crew of hands to drive the herd 3,000 miles north to the grasslands of Montana.
Why watch: If you enjoy long-form trail journeys and classic western drama, Lonesome Dove is a strong choice. Its adventure focus makes it a good fit for viewers who like a big, sweeping frontier story.
Directed by Simon WincerCast Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, Danny Glover, Diane Lane, Robert UrichAmazon Prime VideoTubiPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Little House on the Prairie
Won 4 Emmys Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (1978) · 17 nominations
drama · family · romance · western
When the big woods of Wisconsin becomes a difficult spot for hunting, Charles Ingalls reluctantly decides to move his family, pioneering west. Their life on the farm in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the 1870s and 1880s is full of adventure, tragedy, and triumph. Based on the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Why watch: If you want a western with family, romance, and everyday frontier life, Little House on the Prairie is a natural fit. It leans more toward character-driven drama than shootouts, so it suits viewers looking for a gentler western tone.
Directed by Michael Landon, William F. Claxton, Maury Dexter, Victor French, Leo PennCast Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush, Sidney GreenbushAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Gunsmoke
Won 5 Emmys 15 nominations
western
Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories take place in and around Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad on radio and James Arness on television.
Why watch: If you prefer classic western television, Gunsmoke is a dependable option. Its long-running lawman setup makes it a solid match for viewers who like traditional settlement-era stories.
Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, Harry Harris, Ted Post, Bernard McEveety, Vincent McEveetyCast James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Ken Curtis, Dennis WeaverPeacock PremiumParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Dead Man's Walk
1 Emmy nomination
drama · western
The final chapter of Larry McMurty's popular and critically acclaimed mini-series, 'Lonesome Dove', recounting the thrilling first adventure of Gus McCrae and Woodrow Call. Great Cast!
Why watch: If you already enjoy the world of Lonesome Dove, Dead Man's Walk offers a connected western drama to explore. Its adventure-oriented premise should appeal to fans of frontier origin stories.
Directed by Yves SimoneauCast F. Murray Abraham, Keith Carradine, Patricia Childress, Edward James Olmos, Eric SchweigTubiPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb →
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Wild West Chronicles
history · western · action & adventure · drama
Once a feared lawman, the legendary Bat Masterson trades his sheriff's badge for a pen and becomes a newspaper reporter. He now travels the frontier to chronicle the amazing true stories of the Wild West and bring them to life once more.
Why watch: If you like true-story style western programming with a history angle, Wild West Chronicles is worth a look. The mix of history, drama, and action & adventure gives it broad appeal for frontier fans.
Directed by Michael S. Ojeda, Jim Orr, Adrian Stewart, Robert Kirbyson, Cedric St. ClairCast Jack Elliott, Sid Kramer, Leslie Koch Foumberg, Robert Gatewood, Yakov KolontarovPeacock PremiumFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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The Rifleman
2 Emmy nominations
western · kids & family · action & adventure
The Rifleman is an American Western television program starring Chuck Connors as rancher Lucas McCain and Johnny Crawford as his son, Mark McCain. It was set in the 1880s in the town of North Fork, New Mexico Territory. The show was filmed in black-and-white, half-hour episodes. "The Rifleman" aired on ABC from September 30, 1958 to April 8, 1963 as a production of Four Star Television. It was one of the first prime time series to have a widowed parent raise a child.
Why watch: If you enjoy classic western series with a family element, The Rifleman fits well. Its action & adventure and kids & family tags make it a good pick for viewers who want a straightforward, accessible old-school western.
Directed by Joseph H. Lewis, Arnold Laven, Arthur H. Nadel, Gene Nelson, Don MedfordCast Chuck Connors, Johnny Crawford, Paul Fix, Joe Benson, Bill QuinnAmazon Prime VideoTubiPeacock PremiumFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
2 Emmy nominations
western
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp is a television western series loosely based on the life of frontier marshal Wyatt Earp. The half-hour black-and-white program aired for 229 episodes on ABC from 1955 to 1961 and featured Hugh O'Brian in the title role.
Why watch: If you like vintage frontier lawmen and classic TV westerns, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp is a good match. It’s especially suited to viewers who enjoy shows built around a famous marshal figure.
Directed by Frank McDonald, Roy Rowland, Paul Landres, Sidney Salkow, Lewis R. FosterCast Hugh O'Brian, Jimmy Noel, Ethan Laidlaw, Bill Coontz, Morgan WoodwardPeacock PremiumFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Ultimate Cowboy Showdown
adventure · reality-tv · western
Top cowboys compete for a chance to win a herd of cattle and a lifetime of bragging rights. Hosted by country music icon Trace Adkins.
Why watch: If you prefer a competition format with western flavor, Ultimate Cowboy Showdown may be the one to try. Reality TV plus adventure makes it a different kind of pick for fans of cowboy skills and bragging rights.
Directed by India Dupré, Leander RappmannCast Trace AdkinsAmazon Prime VideoTubiPeacock PremiumFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Into the Wild Frontier
drama · history · western
As America expands westward, intrepid explorers and rugged mountain men risk their lives to blaze new trails into the wild frontier.
Why watch: If you’re drawn to stories about exploration and the push westward, Into the Wild Frontier should fit your taste. Its history and drama blend works well for viewers who like rugged frontier journeys.
Directed by Paul Epstein, Jason Sklaver, Christopher CasselCast Delbert Hunt, Walter Runningcrane Jr., Rick Hurst, Danny Winn, Jack PearsonTubiPeacock PremiumFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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The Adventures of Puss in Boots
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · mystery · western
The world's greatest feline fighter, lover and milk connoisseur is back in this original series filled with daring adventures, great boots, and laugh-out-loud fun! The entire family will be entranced by Puss' fantastical CG world filled with new characters, exotic locations and mystical tales that make up the stuff of legends. There's nothing that can get in this celebrated swashbuckling kitty's way...except maybe a hairball.
Why watch: If you want a western-themed title the whole family can browse, The Adventures of Puss in Boots is the playful option here. Its animation, comedy, fantasy, and family mix makes it stand out from the more traditional picks.
Directed by Johnny Castuciano, Roy Burdine, Ben Juwono, Dan Forgione, Douglas LovelaceCast Eric Bauza, Jayma Mays, Grey DeLisle, Paul Rugg, Joshua RushPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The Doris Day Show
comedy · western
The Doris Day Show is an American sitcom that was originally broadcast on the CBS network from September 1968 until March 1973, remaining on the air for five seasons and 128 episodes. In addition to showcasing Doris Day, the show is remembered for its many abrupt format changes over the course of its five-year run. It is also remembered for Day's statement, in her autobiography Doris Day: Her Own Story, that her husband Martin Melcher had signed her to do the TV series without her knowledge, a fact she only discovered when Melcher died of heart disease on April 20, 1968. The TV show premiered on Tuesday, September 24, 1968.
Why watch: If you enjoy western-flavored sitcoms, The Doris Day Show offers a lighter take on the genre. The comedy angle makes it a better fit for viewers who want something less intense than a straight drama.
Directed by William Wiard, Bruce Bilson, Denver Pyle, Gary Nelson, Coby RuskinCast Doris Day, Philip Brown, Todd Starke, Denver Pyle, Rose MarieTubiPeacock PremiumFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Nomad of Nowhere
animation · adventure · drama · fantasy · sci-fi · western
A mysterious nomad traverses a western wasteland-but a price on his head sends him on the run from captors and bounty hunters, who all want to score big when they bring in the world's last magical being.
Why watch: If you like unusual genre blends, Nomad of Nowhere combines western, fantasy, sci-fi, and animation. It’s a smart pick for viewers who want a frontier setting with something more offbeat.
Directed by Jordan Cwierz, Yssa Badiola, Paula Decanini, Miles LunaCast Elizabeth Maxwell, Danu Uribe, Alejandro Saab, Ryan Haywood, Eddy RivasPeacock PremiumFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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The Californians
1 Emmy nomination
western
San Franciscans during the goldrush of the 1850s attempt to maintain law and order in their wild city. Newly arrived Matthew Wayne becomes sheriff, then marshal, and organizes the city police force while expressing interest in the young widow Fanzler and sparring with attorney Pitt. Adam Kennedy appears as Dion Patrick, an Irish newspaperman who helps the local vigilante committee.
Why watch: If you’re interested in a western set during the gold rush era, The Californians is a solid historical pick. It should appeal to viewers who like law-and-order stories in a busy frontier city.
Directed by Felix E. Feist, Jacques Tourneur, Byron Haskin, Paul Guilfoyle, Paul HenreidCast Richard Coogan, Sean McClory, Adam Kennedy, Nan Leslie, Art FlemingPeacock PremiumFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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The Adventures of Jim Bowie
adventure · drama · western
The Adventures of Jim Bowie is an American Western television series that aired on ABC from 1956 to 1958. Its setting was the 1830s-era Louisiana Territory. The series was an adaptation of the book Tempered Blade, by Monte Barrett. The series stars Scott Forbes as the real-life adventurer Jim Bowie. The series initially portrayed Jim Bowie as something of an outdoors-man, riding his horse through the wilderness near his home in Opelousas, where he would stumble across someone needing his assistance. He was aided by the Bowie Knife, his ever-present weapon. He designed it in the first episode, The Birth of the Blade.
Why watch: If you enjoy adventure-driven westerns based around a real historical figure, The Adventures of Jim Bowie is worth considering. Its drama and western mix suits viewers who like early frontier settings and classic TV structure.
Directed by Lewis R. Foster, George Archainbaud, Anton Leader, Christian Nyby, Hollingsworth MorseCast Scott Forbes, William Schallert, John Laing, Joyce Vanderveen, Jack PerryPeacock PremiumFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Return to Lonesome Dove
1 Emmy nomination
drama · western
After returning the body of Gus McCrae to Lonesome Dove, Woodrow Call takes on the challenge of driving a herd of wild mustangs 2500 miles north to the Hat Creek Ranch in Montana. But tragedy, triumph, despair and deceit will greet him before he ever gets there.
Why watch: If you’re already interested in the Lonesome Dove universe, Return to Lonesome Dove is the obvious follow-up. The drama and western pairing makes it a good choice for viewers who want another long-haul cattle-drive story.
Directed by Mike RobeCast Jon Voight, Barbara Hershey, Ricky Schroder, William Petersen, Oliver ReedPeacock PremiumFreeveeMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
This selection makes it easy to find a western that fits your mood, whether you want a classic marshal story, a family-centered frontier tale, or a modern ranch drama. From big-name favorites like Yellowstone to older series such as Gunsmoke and The Rifleman, there’s a wide range of styles to browse. Bookmark this page and come back when you want another western recommendation, since it’s updated regularly with fresh picks and useful guidance.
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