Episode 1
Chinatown
41m8.5 / 10
Cullen is in California with the Central Pacific Railroad, and must deal with the new workers.
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Directed by David StraitonWritten by Jami O'BrienGuest stars Luke Roessler, Josh Caras, Tzi Ma, Tighe Gill
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Hell on Wheels
2011TV-145 seasons7.6 / 10
All roads lead to hell.
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
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Episode 2
Mei Mei
41m7.3 / 10
Cullen and Fong find themselves in peril as they transport a locomotive over the Sierra Nevada mountains. The Swede gains Phineas' trust.
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Directed by Billy GierhartWritten by Tom Brady, John WirthGuest stars Josh Caras, Tzi Ma
Episode 3
White Justice
8.3 / 10
Cullen contends with violence in Chinatown set off by disgruntled railroad workers. Meanwhile, the Swede manipulates Phineas in his plot against the Mormons.
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Directed by David StraitonWritten by John RomanoGuest stars Josh Caras, Tzi Ma
Episode 4
Struck
8.1 / 10
Cullen solves a Chinese labor strike in the wake of violence. Meanwhile, Durant pulls Mickey deeper into Union Pacific business.
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Directed by Clark JohnsonWritten by Max HurwitzGuest stars Paige Patterson, Josh Caras, Tzi Ma, David Wilson Barnes, Andrew Howard
Episode 5
Elixir of Life
8.3 / 10
Unexpected violence erupts in Chinatown during the festival of Tin Hau Don; Cullen confronts the Swede; and Durant involves Maggie in his latest scheme.
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Directed by Karen GaviolaWritten by Michael SaltzmanGuest stars Josh Caras, Tzi Ma, David Wilson Barnes
Episode 6
Hungry Ghosts
7.9 / 10
Cullen and Mei escort precious cargo through the California wilderness; Eva nurses Louise back to health.
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Guest stars Pippa Mackie
Episode 7
False Prophets
8.9 / 10
Cullen and Durant meet with President Grant to discuss the future of the railroad; the Swede puts his plan against the Mormons in action.
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Guest stars Pippa Mackie, Josh Caras
Episode 8
Two Soldiers
8.8 / 10
The Swede's murderous rampage on the Hatch homestead results in a long overdue showdown with Cullen.
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Episode 9
Return to the Garden
8.1 / 10
Cullen faces life-changing decisions in Utah as Truckee adapts to life without him.
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Episode 10
61 Degrees
8.3 / 10
Cullen's nitroglycerin experiment provides an explosive backdrop for the railroad life in Truckee. Durant's plan turns deadly.
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Guest stars Pippa Mackie
Episode 11
Gambit
8.1 / 10
Mickey's dirty business with Durant leaves him with blood on his hands. Meanwhile, Campbell's return to town complicates Louise's life.
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Directed by Adam DavidsonWritten by John Romano, Miki JohnsonGuest stars Jake Weber, Barry Flatman, Leon Ingulsrud, David Wilson Barnes, Andrew Howard, Julian Black Antelope, Kevin Blatch, Rebecca Olson
Episode 12
Any Sum Within Reason
7.6 / 10
Chang discovers Mei's secret and forces her to flee Truckee. Meanwhile, Cullen's search for her brings new realizations while exorcising old demons.
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Episode 13
Railroad Men
8.4 / 10
The race to finish the railroad comes down to inches, forcing all parties to contemplate the end of the line, and what the future holds for them.
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Episode 14
Done
8.2 / 10finale
The golden spike, government hearings and unpredictable actions mean new beginnings and endings for the survivors.
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More about Hell on Wheels
Cast
Anson MountCullen Bohannan
Colm MeaneyThomas 'Doc' Durant
Robin McLeavyEva
CommonElam Ferguson
Dominique McElligottLily Bell
Christopher HeyerdahlThe Swede
Jennifer FerrinLouise Ellison
Phil BurkeMickey McGinnesCredits
- Created by
- Tony Gayton, Joe Gayton
- Written by
- Mark Richard, Jami O'Brien, Tony Gayton, Tom Brady, Joe Gayton
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 57
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
AMCUnited States- Endemol USAUnited States
Entertainment OneCanada
Nomadic PicturesCanada- Wirthwhile TVUnited States
Themes
1860s19th centuryamerican historybrothelbrutalitycivil war veteranfreed slavefrontier
