Best of the West 1981
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 10, 1981
- Format
- 1 season · 22 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~11 hours (30 min/ep)
- Network
- ABC
What is Best of the West?
Best of the West is a television series first released in 1981. Catalogued under Comedy, Western.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 22
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 10, 1981
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Comedy, Western
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10
- Format
- 1 season · 22 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ABC
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 22 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Best of the West is a television series first released in 1981. Catalogued under Comedy, Western. Produced and broadcast by ABC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 22 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A city slicker becomes marshal of a chaotic town, satirizing classic Westerns.”
- Clever parody of Western clichés
- Humorous sitcom pacing
- Distinctive blend of genre and comedy
- Only one season limits episode count
- Humor may feel dated today
Watch it if you enjoy tongue‑in‑cheek Western parodies presented in a sitcom format.
The series offers light‑hearted, mild comedy suitable for general audiences.
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What is the basic premise of Best of the West?
It follows an unwitting city slicker who is appointed marshal of a lawless frontier town, using absurdist humor to poke fun at Western tropes.
When was the series originally broadcast?
It aired on ABC from September 1981 through August 1982.
What genres does the show combine?
The series mixes comedy sitcom elements with a Western setting, creating an absurdist parody.
Is the show a drama or a comedy?
Best of the West is a comedy sitcom that satirizes the Western genre.
How many episodes or seasons were produced?
The series ran for a single season spanning the 1981‑1982 broadcast year.
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