Episode 1
Pilot
A former confederate soldier journeys to the transcontinental railroad to seek vengeance.
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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.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
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.
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Episode 3
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.
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Episode 4
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.
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Episode 5
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.
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Episode 6
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.
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Episode 7
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.
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Episode 8
Derailed
Durant dispatches Cullen and Elam on a mission of vengeance. Lily struggles to find her place.
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Episode 9
Timshel
A looming railroad deadline throws Cullen and Lily together; Joseph and Elam deal with what their violent mission has wrought.
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Episode 10
God of Chaos
In the Season 1 finale, Cullen's past and future collide, impacting his life on the railroad.
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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
