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, Colm Meaney, Robin McLeavy
10 episodes
1. PilotA former confederate soldier journeys to the transcontinental railroad to seek vengeance.TV-14CC45minNov 6, 2011
2. Immoral MathematicsLily 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.TV-14CC42minNov 13, 2011
3. A New Birth of FreedomWhen 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.TV-14CC43minNov 20, 2011
4. Jamais je ne t'oublieraiCullen's search for the sergeant nears its end; Durant keeps to his hidden agenda while assisting in Lily's recuperation.TV-14CC43minNov 27, 2011
5. Bread and CircusesA bare-knuckle brouhaha between Elam and Cullen is spurred by Durant's latest attempt to deal with the railroad's financial crisis.TV-14CC43minDec 4, 2011
6. Pride, Pomp and CircumstanceDurant 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.TV-14CC42minDec 11, 2011
7. RevelationsWith 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.TV-14CC43minDec 18, 2011
8. DerailedDurant dispatches Cullen and Elam on a mission of vengeance. Lily struggles to find her place.TV-14CC43minJan 1, 2012
9. TimshelA looming railroad deadline throws Cullen and Lily together; Joseph and Elam deal with what their violent mission has wrought.TV-14CC43minJan 8, 2012
10. God of ChaosIn the Season 1 finale, Cullen's past and future collide, impacting his life on the railroad.TV-14CC42minJan 15, 2012
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Hell on Wheels
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Tony Gayton, Joe Gayton
- Studio
- Endemol USA, Entertainment One, Nomadic Pictures
