Hell on Wheels

All roads lead to hell.

TV-142011•7.6/10

Action & AdventureDramaWestern

Ratings

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7.6/10(470)

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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Production

Endemol USA, Entertainment One, Nomadic Pictures, Wirthwhile TV

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 6, 2011

Last Aired

July 23, 2016

Networks

AMC

Created By

Tony Gayton, Joe Gayton

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Pilot

Air date: 2011-11-06

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

Immoral Mathematics

Air date: 2011-11-13

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

Air date: 2011-11-20

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

Air date: 2011-11-27

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

Bread and Circuses

Air date: 2011-12-04

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

Air date: 2011-12-11

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

Air date: 2011-12-18

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.