TV series
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.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Hell on Wheels is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Paramount+, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), Paramount+ (Via Apple TV), Philo, Spectrum On Demand, Plex, The Roku Channel, and Xumo Play in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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 1
In the Season 2 premiere, Durant and Lily steer the railroad further west, while Cullen and Elam land on opposite sides of the law.
Directed by David Von AnckenWritten by Tony Gayton, Joe GaytonGuest stars Dohn Norwood, Kasha Kropinski, Duncan Ollerenshaw, Brian Jensen, Grainger Hines, Sydney Bell
Episode 2
Durant confronts a formidable threat to the rolling city, while a horrific crime leads Lily and Elam to join forces in order to attain justice.
Directed by Adam DavidsonWritten by John ShibanGuest stars Kasha Kropinski, Duncan Ollerenshaw, Brian Jensen, Grainger Hines
Episode 3
Cullen struggles to maintain order while Mickey's and Sean's lives are endangered; Lily and Elam clean up a mess of their own doing.
Directed by Sergio Mimica-GezzanWritten by Bruce Marshall Romans, Jami O'Brien, Jamie Linck O'BrienGuest stars Dohn Norwood, Kasha Kropinski, Duncan Ollerenshaw, Brian Jensen, Timothy V. Murphy, Sydney Bell, James Dugan
Episode 4
A tragedy leads Cullen to defuse an internal threat to the railroad.
Directed by Catherine HardwickeWritten by Chris MundyGuest stars Dohn Norwood, Duncan Ollerenshaw, James Dugan
Episode 5
Cullen's past catches up with him and threatens the fate of the railroad.
Directed by Michael NankinWritten by Mark RichardGuest stars Dohn Norwood, Duncan Ollerenshaw, Grainger Hines, James Dugan
Episode 6
Despite fighting to save his own life, Durant must try to keep the railroad from going under. Meanwhile, Cullen comes to the aid of an old comrade.
Directed by Joe GaytonWritten by Tony Gayton, Tom BradyGuest stars Kasha Kropinski, Grainger Hines
Episode 7
In the aftermath of tragedy, Lily and Cullen struggle to maintain order in Hell on Wheels. Meanwhile, Elam makes plans for the future.
Directed by David Von AnckenWritten by Bruce Marshall Romans, Jami O'BrienGuest stars Dohn Norwood, Kasha Kropinski, Duncan Ollerenshaw, Bruce Marshall Romans, James Dugan
Episode 8
A new arrival stirs things up in Hell on Wheels, while Eva gets caught between Elam and Mr. Toole.
Directed by Rod LurieWritten by Mark Richard, Chris MundyGuest stars Dohn Norwood, Kasha Kropinski, Duncan Ollerenshaw, Virginia Madsen
Episode 9
Cullen prepares for battle while the town celebrates.
Directed by Terry McDonoughWritten by Mark Richard, Jami O'BrienGuest stars Dohn Norwood, Kasha Kropinski, Duncan Ollerenshaw, Virginia Madsen, Sydney Bell, Bruce Marshall Romans, Kal Weber
Episode 10
Cullen fights to save Hell on Wheels.
Directed by John ShibanWritten by John ShibanGuest stars Dohn Norwood, Kasha Kropinski, Virginia Madsen, Sydney Bell, Bruce Marshall Romans, Kal Weber, Chris Ippolito, James Dugan
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Anson MountCullen Bohannan
Colm MeaneyThomas 'Doc' Durant
Robin McLeavyEva
CommonElam Ferguson
Dominique McElligottLily Bell
Christopher HeyerdahlThe Swede
Jennifer FerrinLouise Ellison
Phil BurkeMickey McGinnes
AMCUnited States
Entertainment OneCanada
Nomadic PicturesCanada
