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
After a hard winter, Cullen and Elam travel to New York to secure their positions on the railroad as Durant fights for his legacy from prison.
Directed by David Von AnckenWritten by Mark RichardGuest stars Tim Guinee, Grainger Hines, Wayne Duvall, Scott Michael Campbell, Serge Houde, Chris Enright
Episode 2
An unexpected roadblock forces Cullen to make a difficult choice as a reporter arrives in Hell on Wheels. Elam struggles with his new boss.
Directed by Adam DavidsonWritten by John WirthGuest stars Matthew Glave, James Shanklin, Lara Zaluski, Chelah Horsdal, Siobhan Williams, Pete Seadon, John DeSantis, Leon Ingulsrud
Episode 3
Cullen and Elam search for their stolen food on the prairie; a stranger's arrival threatens Elam's family.
Directed by Dennie GordonWritten by Mark Richard, Reed SteinerGuest stars Lara Zaluski, Chelah Horsdal, Damian O'Hare, Leon Ingulsrud
Episode 4
Cullen and Elam try to secure a new lumber source following a railroad accident; Durant tells Louise a secret about Cullen.
Directed by Adam DavidsonWritten by Jami O'BrienGuest stars Lara Zaluski, Damian O'Hare, Brent Briscoe, Adam Beach, Tayden Marks
Episode 5
Cullen helps Elam track down a dangerous criminal; the town prepares to move down the tracks.
Directed by Neil LaButeWritten by Bruce Marshall RomansGuest stars Lara Zaluski, Damian O'Hare, Tayden Marks, Kevin Davey, Brian Martell, Larry Hoffman
Episode 6
Durant files an injunction against Union Pacific, threatening Cullen's position; Elam deals with a dangerous newcomer.
Directed by Deran Sarafian, David StraitonWritten by John Wirth, Lolis Eric ElieGuest stars Wayne Duvall, Tayden Marks, Victor Slezak, Kevin Davey, Serge Houde, Brad Lindberg, Leon Ingulsrud
Episode 7
When a cholera epidemic hits Hell on Wheels, Cullen must find fresh water before his workers die. Durant faces political fallout.
Directed by Deran SarafianWritten by Tom BradyGuest stars Wayne Duvall, Damian O'Hare, Tayden Marks, Kevin Davey, Aleks Paunovic, Chris W. Cook
Episode 8
After his workers defect to the Mormons, Cullen recruits Durant to help get them back. Meanwhile, Sean and Mickey's past comes back to haunt them.
Guest stars Tim Guinee, Tayden Marks, Joel Jackshaw, Colby French
Episode 9
With General Grant's deadline only two days away, a gang of riders attacks Cheyenne while Cullen and Elam pay Durant a visit.
Directed by Billy GierhartWritten by Reed Steiner, John WirthGuest stars James Shanklin, Chelah Horsdal, Tayden Marks, Kevin Davey, Joel Jackshaw
Episode 10
Cullen grapples with consequences while Elam mounts a rescue attempt. Durant receives Gen. Grant and the U.P. board in Cheyenne ahead of the deadline.
Directed by Neil LaButeWritten by Mark Richard, Jami O'BrienGuest stars James Shanklin, Chelah Horsdal, Siobhan Williams, Tayden Marks, Victor Slezak, Kevin Davey, Joel Jackshaw, Serge Houde
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
