
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
1. Pilot
PlayA former confederate soldier journeys to the transcontinental railroad to seek vengeance.
2011-11-0645m2. Immoral Mathematics
PlayLily 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.
2011-11-1342m3. A New Birth of Freedom
PlayWhen 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.
2011-11-2043m4. Jamais je ne t'oublierai
PlayCullen's search for the sergeant nears its end; Durant keeps to his hidden agenda while assisting in Lily's recuperation.
2011-11-2743m5. Bread and Circuses
PlayA bare-knuckle brouhaha between Elam and Cullen is spurred by Durant's latest attempt to deal with the railroad's financial crisis.
2011-12-0443m6. Pride, Pomp and Circumstance
PlayDurant 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.
2011-12-1142m7. Revelations
PlayWith 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.
2011-12-1843m8. Derailed
PlayDurant dispatches Cullen and Elam on a mission of vengeance. Lily struggles to find her place.
2012-01-0143m9. Timshel
PlayA looming railroad deadline throws Cullen and Lily together; Joseph and Elam deal with what their violent mission has wrought.
2012-01-0843m10. God of Chaos
PlayIn the Season 1 finale, Cullen's past and future collide, impacting his life on the railroad.
2012-01-1542m
Casts

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
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