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Hell on Wheels
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
Season 4
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 8.1The Elusive Eden
2014-08-02 · 40mCullen awaits the birth of his baby, laboring under The Swede's thumb at Fort Smith. Durant deals with the fallout from a railroad accident.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.9Escape from the Garden
2014-08-09 · 41mAs Cullen plans an exit from Fort Smith, he challenges The Swede; when a new adversary arrives, Cheyenne feels his presence.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 8.4Chicken Hill
2014-08-16 · 41mCullen goes back to work on the railroad and butts heads with his new boss. Durant and Campbell battle over a valuable piece of real estate.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 8.2Reckoning
2014-08-23 · 41mCullen deals with trouble at home as he takes railroad matters into his own hands. Campbell makes a move against Durant and Mickey.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.7Life's a Mystery
2014-08-30 · 41mCullens's family is at risk when a stranger arrives, stirring up old feelings; The Swede faces the consequences.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 7.1Bear Man
2014-09-06 · 41mFollowing an attack by a bear, Elam struggles to survive in a Comanche village and find his way back to Cheyenne.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 8.9Elam Ferguson
2014-09-13 · 41mCullen attempts to reconnect with Elam upon his return. Durant takes matters into his own hands while putting an old problem to rest.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 8.2Under Color of Law
2014-09-20 · 41mCullen makes a decision to ensure his family's safety. Campbell hires a new federal marshal to clean up the streets.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 8.6Two Trains
2014-09-27 · 41mCullen goes head to head with the new marshal to recover his arrested railroad workers. Campbell confronts Louise over a story.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 9.3Return to Hell
2014-10-04 · 41mCullen, Durant, and Campbell try to negotiate a settlement on how the streets will be policed. An act of terror strikes Cheyenne.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 8.2Bleeding Kansas
2014-11-08 · 41mCullen and Durant fight to save the life of a criminal. Meanwhile, Louise tries to provide support as Ruth copes with a great loss.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 8.2Thirteen Steps
2014-11-15 · 41mCullen grapples with Ruth's unexpected decision; Louise jeopardizes her reputation to fight for a story she believes in.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 8.2Further West
2014-11-22 · 41mAs the railroad prepares to leave Cheyenne behind, Cullen returns to Fort Smith to retrieve his family.
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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