Centennial
Overview
Centennial chronicles the rich tapestry of life in Centennial, Colorado, showcasing the town's evolution over two centuries. From its early settlement in the 1700s to the late 1970s, the series weaves together the stories of resilient individuals who shape the community. As they confront challenges and triumphs, viewers witness the profound impact of their endeavors on the town’s development, reflecting both cultural and economic transformations. The interwoven narratives paint a vivid portrait of a place and its people, capturing the essence of American history and spirit.
Episodes
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1
Only the Rocks Live Forever
In his journey across the American West, a spirited Quebec trapper crosses paths with Arapaho Chief Lame Beaver, sparking a chain of relationships tha...
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2
The Yellow Apron
Despite increasing strife among the races, Pasquinel, McKeag, and the Native Americans maintain a successful trading partnership. Clay Basket gives bi...
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3
The Wagon and the Elephant
In 1845, young Mennonite Levi Zendt departs for the West with his fiancée, Elly Zamm. During their journey on the wagon train and their stop in St. L...
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4
For as Long as the Water Flows
Overwhelmed with sorrow from his wife’s passing, Levi isolates himself in a lonely cabin that once belonged to McKeag and Pasquinel during their tra...
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5
The Massacre
In 1861, the nation is engulfed in the turmoil of the Civil War. While the North and South clash, the Pasquinel brothers, Jacques and Marcel, are wrea...
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6
The Longhorns
Oliver Seccombe, representing a consortium of British investors, comes to Centennial with capital to establish a cattle ranch. He enlists John Skimmer...
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7
The Shepherds
In the late 1800s, Hans Brumbaugh rallies the farmers in their struggle against the affluent ranchers and cattlemen led by Oliver Seccombe. Messmore G...
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8
The Storm
Mervin Wendell, along with his wife Maude and their son Philip, known for his theatrical con artistry, arrives in Centennial. Jim Lloyd finds himself ...
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9
The Crime
The Wendells effortlessly deceive the townsfolk of Centennial, using Reverend Holly as leverage for their schemes. Their son, Philip, looks up to Sher...
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10
The Winds of Fortune
Charlotte Seccombe and Jim Lloyd find themselves falling for each other just as Zendt's troubled daughter, Clemma, makes her return. Meanwhile, the in...
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11
The Winds of Death
In the early 1900s, Mervin Wendell has risen to prominence as a real estate magnate, luring unsuspecting families from the East with enticing promises...
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12
The Scream of Eagles
In 1978, historian Professor Lew Vernor and writer Sidney Enderman come to Centennial to research an article. They meet Paul Garrett, the current owne...
