S01E01 Pilot
A former confederate soldier journeys to the transcontinental railroad to seek vengeance.
Hell on Wheels
All roads lead to hell.
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 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.
S01E03 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.
S01E04 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.
S01E05 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.
S01E06 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.
S01E07 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.
S01E08 Derailed
Durant dispatches Cullen and Elam on a mission of vengeance. Lily struggles to find her place.
S01E09 Timshel
A looming railroad deadline throws Cullen and Lily together; Joseph and Elam deal with what their violent mission has wrought.
S01E10 God of Chaos
In the Season 1 finale, Cullen's past and future collide, impacting his life on the railroad.
Cast
Anson Mount
Cullen Bohannan
Colm Meaney
Thomas 'Doc' Durant
Robin McLeavy
Eva
Christopher Heyerdahl
The Swede
Phil Burke
Mickey McGinnes
Tim Guinee
Collis Huntington
Angela Zhou
Mei
Byron Mann
Chang
