Nov 6, 2011 · 45m
A former confederate soldier journeys to the transcontinental railroad to seek vengeance.


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.
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Nov 6, 2011 · 45m
A former confederate soldier journeys to the transcontinental railroad to seek vengeance.
Nov 13, 2011 · 42m
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 20, 2011 · 43m
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 27, 2011 · 43m
Cullen's search for the sergeant nears its end; Durant keeps to his hidden agenda while assisting in Lily's recuperation.
Dec 4, 2011 · 43m
A bare-knuckle brouhaha between Elam and Cullen is spurred by Durant's latest attempt to deal with the railroad's financial crisis.
Dec 11, 2011 · 42m
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 18, 2011 · 43m
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.
Jan 1, 2012 · 43m
Durant dispatches Cullen and Elam on a mission of vengeance. Lily struggles to find her place.
Jan 8, 2012 · 43m
A looming railroad deadline throws Cullen and Lily together; Joseph and Elam deal with what their violent mission has wrought.
Jan 15, 2012 · 42m
In the Season 1 finale, Cullen's past and future collide, impacting his life on the railroad.
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
Hell on Wheels Season 1 premiered on November 6, 2011.
Hell on Wheels Season 1 has 10 episodes.
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Pilot". It aired on November 6, 2011.
Go to Season 1 Episode 1