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Hell on Wheels

All roads lead to hell.

7.6(465)
First Aired:November 6, 2011
Seasons:5 seasons
Episodes:57
Status:Ended

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.

Cast

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

Seasons

Pilot

E1Pilot

45m6.9

Nov 6, 2011

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

Immoral Mathematics

E2Immoral Mathematics

42m8.0

Nov 13, 2011

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.

A New Birth of Freedom

E3A New Birth of Freedom

43m7.9

Nov 20, 2011

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.

Jamais je ne t'oublierai

E4Jamais je ne t'oublierai

43m7.9

Nov 27, 2011

Cullen's search for the sergeant nears its end; Durant keeps to his hidden agenda while assisting in Lily's recuperation.

Bread and Circuses

E5Bread and Circuses

43m7.9

Dec 4, 2011

A bare-knuckle brouhaha between Elam and Cullen is spurred by Durant's latest attempt to deal with the railroad's financial crisis.

Pride, Pomp and Circumstance

E6Pride, Pomp and Circumstance

42m7.9

Dec 11, 2011

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.

Revelations

E7Revelations

43m8.3

Dec 18, 2011

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.

Derailed

E8Derailed

43m8.1

Jan 1, 2012

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

Timshel

E9Timshel

43m6.8

Jan 8, 2012

A looming railroad deadline throws Cullen and Lily together; Joseph and Elam deal with what their violent mission has wrought.

God of Chaos

E10God of Chaos

42m8.3

Jan 15, 2012

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

Viva La Mexico

E1Viva La Mexico

43m8.1

Aug 12, 2012

In the Season 2 premiere, Durant and Lily steer the railroad further west, while Cullen and Elam land on opposite sides of the law.

Durant, Nebraska

E2Durant, Nebraska

43m8.3

Aug 19, 2012

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.

Slaughterhouse

E3Slaughterhouse

43m8.4

Aug 26, 2012

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.

Scabs

E4Scabs

43m8.0

Sep 2, 2012

A tragedy leads Cullen to defuse an internal threat to the railroad.

The Railroad Job

E5The Railroad Job

43m9.0

Sep 9, 2012

Cullen's past catches up with him and threatens the fate of the railroad.

Purged Away with Blood

E6Purged Away with Blood

43m8.4

Sep 16, 2012

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.

The White Spirit

E7The White Spirit

43m8.3

Sep 23, 2012

In the aftermath of tragedy, Lily and Cullen struggle to maintain order in Hell on Wheels. Meanwhile, Elam makes plans for the future.

The Lord's Day

E8The Lord's Day

43m8.3

Sep 30, 2012

A new arrival stirs things up in Hell on Wheels, while Eva gets caught between Elam and Mr. Toole.

Blood Moon

E9Blood Moon

43m8.5

Oct 7, 2012

Cullen prepares for battle while the town celebrates.

Blood Moon Rising

E10Blood Moon Rising

45m8.9

Oct 7, 2012

Cullen fights to save Hell on Wheels.

Big Bad Wolf

E1Big Bad Wolf

42m8.1

Aug 10, 2013

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.

Eminent Domain

E2Eminent Domain

40m8.5

Aug 10, 2013

An unexpected roadblock forces Cullen to make a difficult choice as a reporter arrives in Hell on Wheels. Elam struggles with his new boss.

Range War

E3Range War

41m8.3

Aug 17, 2013

Cullen and Elam search for their stolen food on the prairie; a stranger's arrival threatens Elam's family.

The Game

E4The Game

8.4

Aug 24, 2013

Cullen and Elam try to secure a new lumber source following a railroad accident; Durant tells Louise a secret about Cullen.

Searchers

E5Searchers

7.6

Aug 31, 2013

Cullen helps Elam track down a dangerous criminal; the town prepares to move down the tracks.

One Less Mule

E6One Less Mule

8.8

Sep 7, 2013

Durant files an injunction against Union Pacific, threatening Cullen's position; Elam deals with a dangerous newcomer.

Cholera

E7Cholera

8.1

Sep 14, 2013

When a cholera epidemic hits Hell on Wheels, Cullen must find fresh water before his workers die. Durant faces political fallout.

It Happened in Boston

E8It Happened in Boston

8.3

Sep 21, 2013

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.

Fathers and Sins

E9Fathers and Sins

8.5

Sep 28, 2013

With General Grant's deadline only two days away, a gang of riders attacks Cheyenne while Cullen and Elam pay Durant a visit.

Get Behind the Mule

E10Get Behind the Mule

8.7

Oct 5, 2013

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.

With Thomas "Doc" Durant back in control of the Union Pacific Railroad, civilization makes its way west to Cheyenne, Wyoming - the "Magic City of the Plains." Conflict between the government, ranchers, homesteaders, and the railroad arises as they compete for control of this newborn city that quickly became the most important railroad hub in the United States.

The Elusive Eden

E1The Elusive Eden

8.0

Aug 2, 2014

Cullen awaits the birth of his baby, laboring under The Swede's thumb at Fort Smith. Durant deals with the fallout from a railroad accident.

Escape from the Garden

E2Escape from the Garden

8.8

Aug 9, 2014

As Cullen plans an exit from Fort Smith, he challenges The Swede; when a new adversary arrives, Cheyenne feels his presence.

Chicken Hill

E3Chicken Hill

8.3

Aug 16, 2014

Cullen goes back to work on the railroad and butts heads with his new boss. Durant and Campbell battle over a valuable piece of real estate.

Reckoning

E4Reckoning

8.1

Aug 23, 2014

Cullen deals with trouble at home as he takes railroad matters into his own hands. Campbell makes a move against Durant and Mickey.

Life's a Mystery

E5Life's a Mystery

8.6

Aug 30, 2014

Cullens's family is at risk when a stranger arrives, stirring up old feelings; The Swede faces the consequences.

Bear Man

E6Bear Man

7.1

Sep 6, 2014

Following an attack by a bear, Elam struggles to survive in a Comanche village and find his way back to Cheyenne.

Elam Ferguson

E7Elam Ferguson

9.0

Sep 13, 2014

Cullen attempts to reconnect with Elam upon his return. Durant takes matters into his own hands while putting an old problem to rest.

Under Color of Law

E8Under Color of Law

8.1

Sep 20, 2014

Cullen makes a decision to ensure his family's safety. Campbell hires a new federal marshal to clean up the streets.

Two Trains

E9Two Trains

8.5

Sep 27, 2014

Cullen goes head to head with the new marshal to recover his arrested railroad workers. Campbell confronts Louise over a story.

Return to Hell

E10Return to Hell

9.1

Oct 4, 2014

Cullen, Durant, and Campbell try to negotiate a settlement on how the streets will be policed. An act of terror strikes Cheyenne.

Bleeding Kansas

E11Bleeding Kansas

8.2

Nov 8, 2014

Cullen and Durant fight to save the life of a criminal. Meanwhile, Louise tries to provide support as Ruth copes with a great loss.

Thirteen Steps

E12Thirteen Steps

8.2

Nov 15, 2014

Cullen grapples with Ruth's unexpected decision; Louise jeopardizes her reputation to fight for a story she believes in.

Further West

E13Further West

8.2

Nov 22, 2014

As the railroad prepares to leave Cheyenne behind, Cullen returns to Fort Smith to retrieve his family.

Cullen Bohannon finds himself a stranger in a strange land: Truckee, California. Home to the headquarters of the Central Pacific railroad, this rough mountain railroad town teems with thousands of Chinese workers who are foreign in language, culture and traditions. While grappling with the challenges of corralling his new workforce, Cullen leads the Central Pacific’s herculean effort to tunnel through the Sierra Nevada mountains, sometimes achieving only inches a day in the race to complete America’s first Transcontinental Railroad.

Chinatown

E1Chinatown

8.5

Jul 18, 2015

Cullen is in California with the Central Pacific Railroad, and must deal with the new workers.

Mei Mei

E2Mei Mei

7.3

Jul 25, 2015

Cullen and Fong find themselves in peril as they transport a locomotive over the Sierra Nevada mountains. The Swede gains Phineas' trust.

White Justice

E3White Justice

8.3

Aug 1, 2015

Cullen contends with violence in Chinatown set off by disgruntled railroad workers. Meanwhile, the Swede manipulates Phineas in his plot against the Mormons.

Struck

E4Struck

8.1

Aug 8, 2015

Cullen solves a Chinese labor strike in the wake of violence. Meanwhile, Durant pulls Mickey deeper into Union Pacific business.

Elixir of Life

E5Elixir of Life

8.3

Aug 15, 2015

Unexpected violence erupts in Chinatown during the festival of Tin Hau Don; Cullen confronts the Swede; and Durant involves Maggie in his latest scheme.

Hungry Ghosts

E6Hungry Ghosts

7.9

Aug 22, 2015

Cullen and Mei escort precious cargo through the California wilderness; Eva nurses Louise back to health.

False Prophets

E7False Prophets

8.9

Aug 29, 2015

Cullen and Durant meet with President Grant to discuss the future of the railroad; the Swede puts his plan against the Mormons in action.

Two Soldiers

E8Two Soldiers

8.8

Jun 11, 2016

The Swede's murderous rampage on the Hatch homestead results in a long overdue showdown with Cullen.

Return to the Garden

E9Return to the Garden

8.1

Jun 18, 2016

Cullen faces life-changing decisions in Utah as Truckee adapts to life without him.

61 Degrees

E1061 Degrees

8.3

Jun 25, 2016

Cullen's nitroglycerin experiment provides an explosive backdrop for the railroad life in Truckee. Durant's plan turns deadly.

Gambit

E11Gambit

8.1

Jul 2, 2016

Mickey's dirty business with Durant leaves him with blood on his hands. Meanwhile, Campbell's return to town complicates Louise's life.

Any Sum Within Reason

E12Any Sum Within Reason

7.6

Jul 9, 2016

Chang discovers Mei's secret and forces her to flee Truckee. Meanwhile, Cullen's search for her brings new realizations while exorcising old demons.

Railroad Men

E13Railroad Men

8.4

Jul 16, 2016

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.

Done

E14Done

8.2

Jul 23, 2016

The golden spike, government hearings and unpredictable actions mean new beginnings and endings for the survivors.

Storyline

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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