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Hell on Wheels

Hell on Wheels
★ 7.6/10•2011•TV-14•Action & Adventure•Drama•Western
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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.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 6, 2011

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE145m

Pilot

A former confederate soldier journeys to the transcontinental railroad to seek vengeance.

Nov 6, 2011

Episode 2 - Immoral MathematicsE242m

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 - A New Birth of FreedomE343m

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 - Jamais je ne t'oublieraiE443m

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 - Bread and CircusesE543m

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 - Pride, Pomp and CircumstanceE642m

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 - RevelationsE743m

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 - DerailedE843m

Derailed

Durant dispatches Cullen and Elam on a mission of vengeance. Lily struggles to find her place.

Jan 1, 2012

Episode 9 - TimshelE943m

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 - God of ChaosE1042m

God of Chaos

In the Season 1 finale, Cullen's past and future collide, impacting his life on the railroad.

Jan 15, 2012

Actors

Anson Mount

Anson Mount

Cullen Bohannan

Colm Meaney

Colm Meaney

Thomas 'Doc' Durant

Robin McLeavy

Robin McLeavy

Eva

Christopher Heyerdahl

Christopher Heyerdahl

The Swede

Phil Burke

Phil Burke

Mickey McGinnes

Tim Guinee

Tim Guinee

Collis Huntington

Angela Zhou

Angela Zhou

Mei

Byron Mann

Byron Mann

Chang

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