Kevin Costner’s The West continues its historical trek with an episode focusing on one of the more brutal clashes of the frontier. The Fetterman Fight, airing Monday, June 23, 2025, at 9 PM ET on History, recounts the grim events surrounding Colonel Henry Carrington’s command of Fort Phil Kearny in Northern Wyoming.
This hour puts the spotlight on the unrelenting conflict between Carrington’s forces and Red Cloud’s Lakota Sioux warriors. It’s a chapter in American history that underscores the fierce battle for control of the land and the stark differences in worldview that led to widespread violence. The episode looks to explore the events and tensions that culminated in what became known as the Fetterman Massacre.
The series as a whole uses a blend of historical archives, striking visuals, and expert interviews to recount how the American West was shaped by a constant drive for land, authority, and identity. This particular segment will highlight a key moment in the long and often bloody struggle between Native American tribes and the expanding United States government.
