Season 1

Hell on Wheels

Season 1

Nov 06, 2011 10 episodes

Episodes

Pilot

Episode 1

Pilot

6.7
Nov 06, 2011 45 min

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

Immoral Mathematics

Episode 2

Immoral Mathematics

7.8
Nov 13, 2011 42 min

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

Episode 3

A New Birth of Freedom

7.7
Nov 20, 2011 43 min

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

Episode 4

Jamais je ne t'oublierai

7.7
Nov 27, 2011 43 min

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

Bread and Circuses

Episode 5

Bread and Circuses

7.7
Dec 04, 2011 43 min

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

Episode 6

Pride, Pomp and Circumstance

7.7
Dec 11, 2011 42 min

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

Episode 7

Revelations

8.1
Dec 18, 2011 43 min

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.

Derailed

Episode 8

Derailed

8.0
Jan 01, 2012 43 min

Durant dispatches Cullen and Elam on a mission of vengeance. Lily struggles to find her place.

Timshel

Episode 9

Timshel

6.6
Jan 08, 2012 43 min

A looming railroad deadline throws Cullen and Lily together; Joseph and Elam deal with what their violent mission has wrought.

God of Chaos

Episode 10

God of Chaos

8.1
Jan 15, 2012 42 min

In the Season 1 finale, Cullen's past and future collide, impacting his life on the railroad.