How the States Got Their Shapes
TV Show| Title | How the States Got Their Shapes |
| User score | 7.3 |
| Release date | Apr 6, 2010 |
| Release date of last episode | Dec 22, 2012 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Production country | United States of America |
| Production companies | Half Yard Productions |
| Series status | Canceled |
| Seasons count | 2 (List of episodes) |
| Episodes count | 29 |
The show deals with how the various states of the United States established their borders, but also delves into other aspects of U.S. history, including failed states, proposed new states, and the local culture and character of various U.S. states. It thus deals with the "shapes" of the states in a metaphorical sense as well as a literal sense. The show format follows Unger as he travels to various locations, and interviews local people, visits important historical and cultural sites, and provides commentary from behind the wheel of his car as he drives from location to location. Interspersed with these segments are brief historical synopses by notable U.S. historians.
Latest episodes
List of episodesS2.E19 ∙ The United Shapes of America
Dec 22, 2012
S2.E18 ∙ Big vs Small
Dec 22, 2012
S2.E17 ∙ Rich vs Poor
Dec 15, 2012
S2.E16 ∙ State vs. State
Dec 8, 2012
S2.E15 ∙ Mess with Texas
Nov 24, 2012
S2.E14 ∙ Rebels & Outlaws
Nov 17, 2012
S2.E13 ∙ East vs. West
Nov 10, 2012
S2.E12 ∙ City vs. Country
Nov 3, 2012
S2.E11 ∙ Is West Best?
Nov 3, 2012
S2.E10 ∙ Midwest vs. The Rest
Oct 27, 2012
S2.E9 ∙ Vice vs. Virtue
Oct 27, 2012
S2.E8 ∙ Battle of the Bible Belt
Oct 20, 2012
S2.E7 ∙ Great Lakes, Big Stakes
Oct 20, 2012
S2.E6 ∙ Bigfoot vs. Aliens
Oct 13, 2012
S2.E5 ∙ North vs. South
Oct 13, 2012
S2.E4 ∙ Hatfields vs. McCoys
Oct 6, 2012
S2.E3 ∙ Hillbilly vs. Redneck
Oct 6, 2012
S2.E2 ∙ White Collar vs. Blue Collar
Sep 29, 2012
S2.E1 ∙ Red State vs. Blue State
Sep 29, 2012
S1.E10 ∙ Mouthing Off
Jul 12, 2011
