Which Unstreamable Classic Shows Are on MeTV’s New All-Western Channel?

SUGARFOOT, from left, Eve Brent, Will Hutchins, Connie Stevens, 'Misfire,' aired December 10, 1957 — Everett Collection

While plenty of Westerns are easy to find these days in re-runs, the new all-Westerns network WEST stands out by airing some shows that are unavailable for streaming or almost never get regular TV play anymore. The channel, which debuts on September 29, 2025, will of course feature regular airings of popular fan favorites like Gunsmoke, Bonanza and The Waltons. But its weekly schedule will also include some gems that are not easy for Western fans to see. Some of these shows might even surprise diehard Western watchers!

Which rarities will WEST be bringing to your TV screen this fall? Here are the hard-to-find shows included on the channel’s schedule:

Shows airing on WEST that are not available for streaming:

Shows airing on WEST that are not available for streaming & not regularly airing on other TV channels:

Guns of Paradise
Colt .45

WEST is a 24-hour all-Western network available for free over the air, meaning you don’t need a cable package, app, or subscription to watch it. For more information about how to find out if the channel will be available in your area, check here. To find out the stations’ weekly hour-by-hour schedule, read more here.