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Hell on Wheels

2011 Ended

7.6/10 485 votes

Action & AdventureDramaWestern

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.

Created by:: Tony Gayton, Joe Gayton
Cast:: Anson Mount, Colm Meaney, Robin McLeavy, Christopher Heyerdahl
Language:: English
Country:: Canada, United States of America
Network:: AMC

Episode guide

Seasons

6 available

Season 1

Episodes

Episode 5 selected

E01

Episode 1

★ 6.9

Pilot

2011-11-06 · 45m

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

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E02

Episode 2

★ 8.0

Immoral Mathematics

2011-11-13 · 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.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 7.9

A New Birth of Freedom

2011-11-20 · 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.

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E04

Episode 4

★ 7.9

Jamais je ne t'oublierai

2011-11-27 · 43m

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

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E05

Episode 5

★ 7.9

Bread and Circuses

2011-12-04 · 43m

A bare-knuckle brouhaha between Elam and Cullen is spurred by Durant's latest attempt to deal with the railroad's financial crisis.

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E06

Episode 6

★ 7.9

Pride, Pomp and Circumstance

2011-12-11 · 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.

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E07

Episode 7

★ 8.2

Revelations

2011-12-18 · 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.

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