How the States Got Their Shapes (2010)
TV SHOW
2 Season(s)
Exploring the intricate history behind America's state boundaries, this engaging series reveals how borders were formed and examines intriguing topics such as failed states and proposals for new ones. It offers a rich tapestry of local culture and identity, highlighting both the literal and metaphorical "shapes" of each state. Host Brian Unger journeys across the country, meeting residents, visiting significant historical sites, and sharing his insights while driving. Notable historians contribute brief historical overviews, enriching the narrative and providing context to the stories behind the maps.
Country
US
Seasons
2
S01E01
A River Runs Through It
May 03, 2011
S01E02
The Great Plains, Trains, and Automobiles
May 10, 2011
S01E03
Force of Nature
May 17, 2011
S01E04
State of Rebellion
May 24, 2011
S01E05
Living on the Edge
Jun 07, 2011
S01E06
Use it or Lose it
Jun 14, 2011
S01E07
Church and States
Jun 21, 2011
S01E08
A Boom with a View
Jun 28, 2011
S01E09
Culture Clash
Jul 05, 2011
S01E10
Mouthing Off
Jul 12, 2011
S02E01
Episode 1
May 02, 1983
S02E02
White Collar vs. Blue Collar
Sep 29, 2012
S02E03
Episode 3
May 04, 1983
S02E04
Hatfields vs. McCoys
Oct 06, 2012
S02E05
North vs. South
Oct 13, 2012
S02E06
Bigfoot vs. Aliens
Oct 13, 2012
S02E07
Great Lakes, Big Stakes
Oct 20, 2012
S02E08
Battle of the Bible Belt
Oct 20, 2012
S02E09
Vice vs. Virtue
Oct 27, 2012
S02E10
Midwest vs. The Rest
Oct 27, 2012
S02E11
Is West Best?
Nov 03, 2012
S02E12
City vs. Country
Nov 03, 2012
S02E13
East vs. West
Nov 10, 2012
S02E14
Rebels & Outlaws
Nov 17, 2012
S02E15
Mess with Texas
Nov 24, 2012
S02E16
State vs. State
Dec 08, 2012
S02E17
Rich vs Poor
Dec 15, 2012
S02E18
Big vs Small
Dec 22, 2012
S02E19
The United Shapes of America
Dec 22, 2012