Hell on Wheels (2011)

"All roads lead to hell."

7.6 (454 votes)

5 Seasons

November 6, 2011

English

Action & Adventure Drama Western

Synopsis

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.

Creator

John Wirth

Network

AMC

Episodes

Pilot

Nov 6, 2011

45 min

6.7

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

Immoral Mathematics

Nov 13, 2011

42 min

7.8

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

Nov 20, 2011

43 min

7.7

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

Nov 27, 2011

43 min

7.7

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

Bread and Circuses

Dec 4, 2011

43 min

7.7

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

Dec 11, 2011

42 min

7.7

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

Dec 18, 2011

43 min

8.1

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.