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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- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes aired
- 57
- Latest aired
- S05E14
- Total runtime
- 1d 15h
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 November 2011 – January 2012 10 episodes
- Season 2 August 2012 – October 2012 10 episodes
- Season 3 August 2013 – October 2013 10 episodes
- Season 4 August 2014 – November 2014 13 episodes
- Season 5 July 2015 – July 2016 14 episodes
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S01E01 Pilot
November 6 · 45min find the promo
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A former confederate soldier journeys to the transcontinental railroad to seek vengeance.
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S01E02 Immoral Mathematics
November 13 · 42min find the promo
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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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S01E03 A New Birth of Freedom
November 20 · 43min find the promo
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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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S01E04 Jamais je ne t'oublierai
November 27 · 43min find the promo
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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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S01E05 Bread and Circuses
December 4 · 43min find the promo
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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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S01E06 Pride, Pomp and Circumstance
December 11 · 42min find the promo
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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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S01E07 Revelations
December 18 · 43min find the promo
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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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S01E08 Derailed
January 1 · 43min find the promo
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Durant dispatches Cullen and Elam on a mission of vengeance. Lily struggles to find her place.
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S01E09 Timshel
January 8 · 43min find the promo
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A looming railroad deadline throws Cullen and Lily together; Joseph and Elam deal with what their violent mission has wrought.
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S01E10 God of Chaos
January 15 · 42min find the promo
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In the Season 1 finale, Cullen's past and future collide, impacting his life on the railroad.