Hell on Wheels
All roads lead to hell.
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.
Episodes
With Thomas "Doc" Durant back in control of the Union Pacific Railroad, civilization makes its way west to Cheyenne, Wyoming - the "Magic City of the Plains." Conflict between the government, ranchers, homesteaders, and the railroad arises as they compete for control of this newborn city that quickly became the most important railroad hub in the United States.
1The Elusive Eden
40 minAug 2, 2014★ 8.1
Cullen awaits the birth of his baby, laboring under The Swede's thumb at Fort Smith. Durant deals with the fallout from a railroad accident.
2Escape from the Garden
41 minAug 9, 2014★ 8.8
As Cullen plans an exit from Fort Smith, he challenges The Swede; when a new adversary arrives, Cheyenne feels his presence.
3Chicken Hill
41 minAug 16, 2014★ 8.4
Cullen 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.
4Reckoning
41 minAug 23, 2014★ 8.2
Cullen deals with trouble at home as he takes railroad matters into his own hands. Campbell makes a move against Durant and Mickey.
5Life's a Mystery
41 minAug 30, 2014★ 8.7
Cullens's family is at risk when a stranger arrives, stirring up old feelings; The Swede faces the consequences.
6Bear Man
41 minSep 6, 2014★ 7.1
Following an attack by a bear, Elam struggles to survive in a Comanche village and find his way back to Cheyenne.
7Elam Ferguson
41 minSep 13, 2014★ 8.9
Cullen attempts to reconnect with Elam upon his return. Durant takes matters into his own hands while putting an old problem to rest.
8Under Color of Law
41 minSep 20, 2014★ 8.2
Cullen makes a decision to ensure his family's safety. Campbell hires a new federal marshal to clean up the streets.
9Two Trains
41 minSep 27, 2014★ 8.5
Cullen goes head to head with the new marshal to recover his arrested railroad workers. Campbell confronts Louise over a story.
10Return to Hell
41 minOct 4, 2014★ 9.1
Cullen, Durant, and Campbell try to negotiate a settlement on how the streets will be policed. An act of terror strikes Cheyenne.
11Bleeding Kansas
41 minNov 8, 2014
Cullen and Durant fight to save the life of a criminal. Meanwhile, Louise tries to provide support as Ruth copes with a great loss.
12Thirteen Steps
41 minNov 15, 2014
Cullen grapples with Ruth's unexpected decision; Louise jeopardizes her reputation to fight for a story she believes in.
13Further West
41 minNov 22, 2014★ 8.2
As the railroad prepares to leave Cheyenne behind, Cullen returns to Fort Smith to retrieve his family.
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