Episodes

Season 1, 3 episodes

Episode 1: In the beginning there was a dream
- Now playing
- 7h
- Apr 13, 1986
The young geographer John Charles Fremont dreams of exploring the as yet unknown "Wild West" of the United States. In 1839 he accompanied the famous French cartographer Joe Nicollet on an expedition.
Episode 2: The Great Expedition
- 7h
- Apr 15, 1986
John C. Fremont secretly married Jessie. Her father angrily breaks off contact with the couple. Fremont accelerates preparations for the expedition to the West because Colonel Kearny incites his superiors against him.
Episode 3: On a dangerous mission
- 7h
- Apr 20, 1986
Captain Fremont returns to his family in 1842 from a dangerous expedition. He has important cartographic records. The publication of his diaries soon earned Fremont a great reputation. At a reception, Secretary of the Navy Bancroft tries to win him over for a delicate assignment in the service of the state.

1986
Rated NR
1 season
7h per episode
Drama

6.0TMDB(2)

Overview

Western locales lend authenticity to a biopic of explorer-politician John Charles Fremont (1813-90), `The Pathfinder', who commanded an expedition to map the Oregon Trail in 1842. The miniseries centers on his interactions with other historical figures, including Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Hart Benton and Kit Carson. Based on a novel by David Nevin.

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Episodes
Ran for 1 season and 3 episodes (1986)
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Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
First aired: April 13, 1986
Last aired: April 20, 1986
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America

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Season 1, 3 episodes

Episode 1: In the beginning there was a dream
- Now playing
- 7h
- Apr 13, 1986
The young geographer John Charles Fremont dreams of exploring the as yet unknown "Wild West" of the United States. In 1839 he accompanied the famous French cartographer Joe Nicollet on an expedition.
Episode 2: The Great Expedition
- 7h
- Apr 15, 1986
John C. Fremont secretly married Jessie. Her father angrily breaks off contact with the couple. Fremont accelerates preparations for the expedition to the West because Colonel Kearny incites his superiors against him.
Episode 3: On a dangerous mission
- 7h
- Apr 20, 1986
Captain Fremont returns to his family in 1842 from a dangerous expedition. He has important cartographic records. The publication of his diaries soon earned Fremont a great reputation. At a reception, Secretary of the Navy Bancroft tries to win him over for a delicate assignment in the service of the state.

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Ran for 1 season and 3 episodes (1986)
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E1 Episode 1: In the beginning there was a dream

E2 Episode 2: The Great Expedition

E3 Episode 3: On a dangerous mission

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E1 Episode 1: In the beginning there was a dream

E2 Episode 2: The Great Expedition

E3 Episode 3: On a dangerous mission

Fun facts

Episode 1: In the beginning there was a dream

Episode 2: The Great Expedition

Episode 3: On a dangerous mission

Episode 1: In the beginning there was a dream

Episode 2: The Great Expedition

Episode 3: On a dangerous mission