Best of the West
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 22 Episodes
30 min per episode
1981 – 1982
Premiered: Thu, Sep 10, 1981
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 22: “The Funeral”
Sam and Tillman try to foil a holdup by holding a funeral for Frog; the coffin contains the $20,000 the thieves are after.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ed. Weinberger, Stan Daniels
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Ed. Weinberger
Producer
Stan Daniels
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Best of the West about?
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.
How many seasons does Best of the West have?
Best of the West comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Best of the West?
Key cast members in Best of the West include Joel Higgins, Carlene Watkins, Meeno Peluce, Valri Bromfield, Tracey Walter.
Who created or directed Best of the West?
Best of the West was developed and directed by Not specified.