Hell on Wheels
All roads lead to hell.
Overview
The epic story of post-Civil War America, focusing on Cullen Bohannon, a Confederate soldier who sets out to exact revenge on the Union soldiers who killed his wife. His journey takes him west to Hell on Wheels, a dangerous, raucous, lawless melting pot of a town that travels with and services the construction of the first transcontinental railroad, an engineering feat unprecedented for its time.
Cast
Episodes
Episode 1 · 45m
Pilot
A former confederate soldier journeys to the transcontinental railroad to seek vengeance.
Nov 6, 2011
Episode 2 · 42m
Immoral Mathematics
Lily encounters natives in the wilderness. Cullen is questioned in regards to his recent actions against others. Meanwhile, Durant continues his push for political gain through his persuasions.
Nov 13, 2011
Episode 3 · 43m
A New Birth of Freedom
When Lily goes missing, Durant organizes a search party. A subsidiary request prevents Cullen from his continued search for the sergeant involved in the murder of his wife.
Nov 20, 2011
Episode 4 · 43m
Jamais je ne t'oublierai
Cullen's search for the sergeant nears its end; Durant keeps to his hidden agenda while assisting in Lily's recuperation.
Nov 27, 2011
Episode 5 · 43m
Bread and Circuses
A bare-knuckle brouhaha between Elam and Cullen is spurred by Durant's latest attempt to deal with the railroad's financial crisis.
Dec 4, 2011
Episode 6 · 42m
Pride, Pomp and Circumstance
Durant challenges the Cheyenne to a competition in an effort to bring a halt to ongoing negotiations. Meanwhile, Elam and Cullen try to prevent bloodshed in town.
Dec 11, 2011
Episode 7 · 43m
Revelations
With Elam's life in the balance, Cullen must decide how much he’s willing to risk. Meanwhile Durant faces financial ruin as Lily confronts the family of her late husband.
Dec 18, 2011
Episode 8 · 43m
Derailed
Durant dispatches Cullen and Elam on a mission of vengeance. Lily struggles to find her place.
Jan 1, 2012
Episode 9 · 43m
Timshel
A looming railroad deadline throws Cullen and Lily together; Joseph and Elam deal with what their violent mission has wrought.
Jan 8, 2012
Episode 10 · 42m
God of Chaos
In the Season 1 finale, Cullen's past and future collide, impacting his life on the railroad.
Jan 15, 2012
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