American Lawmen

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Drama Crime

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S01E08 - "Tom Tunney & The Spies of N.Y."

Aired on Apr 7, 2016, 2:00 AM

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1850-1930 was a dangerous time in America-an era during which problems were often solved with a revolver and a shallow grave. American Lawmen puts a lens on the brutal outlaws who posed a direct threat to society, leading to the birth of law enforcement in America. As told from the perspective of the men and women who fought to create justice and establish order, each episode chronicles the story of brave citizens who first picked up a badge to protect the innocent, and establish a safer society during a violent and turbulent time.

Details

Status: Ended
Language: English
Runtime: 60 min
Premiered: February 17, 2016
Ended: April 6, 2016
Schedule: Wednesday at 10:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 8 Episodes)

Allan Pinkerton: Saving Lincoln

Celebrated P.I. Allan Pinkerton is hired to protect a strategic railroad from attack, but as his investigation unfolds, he uncovers a hidden conspiracy to assassinate President Lincoln.

Feb 17, 2016

60 min

Petrosino vs The Mafia

Joe Petrosino, New York City's first Italian-American detective, is determined to do whatever it takes to protect his people in turn-of-the-century Little Italy.

Feb 24, 2016

60 min

Melvin Purvis: The Gangbuster

During the Great Depression, a violent crime wave sweeps the nation and it's up to the FBI's Melvin Purvis to lead a massive manhunt for the most dangerous men in America.

Mar 2, 2016

60 min

Sheriff Baker & The Everglades Blood Feud

The Everglades are home to bank robbers, rumrunners, and cold-blooded killers and Sheriff Bob Baker is determined to take down one of the most infamous and deadly gangs in Florida's history.

Mar 9, 2016

60 min

Dallas Stoudemire: The Hero of El Paso

Lawlessness runs rampant in a notorious Texas outpost and it's up to legendary lawman Dallas Stoudemire to tame the town known as "Hell" Paso.

Mar 16, 2016

60 min

Jelly Bryce: The Perfect Shot

With outlaws firing machine guns in the streets of Oklahoma City, sharpshooting legend Delf "Jelly" Bryce is on a collision course with some of the most violent men in America.

Mar 23, 2016

60 min

Tom Smith: The Two-Fisted Marshal of Abilene

A profile of Tom Smith, a former professional boxer who was a police officer in New York City before serving as town marshal of Abilene, Kan., in 1870.

Mar 30, 2016

60 min

Tom Tunney & The Spies of N.Y.

While the First World War rages on in Europe, a German terrorist cell is waging its own secret war on American soil. And when a New York City cop uncovers the plot, he must fight to save his country before it's too late.

Apr 6, 2016

60 min