Hell on Wheels
Season 1
2011 • 10 Episodes
Episodes
1. Pilot
November 6, 2011
A former confederate soldier journeys to the transcontinental railroad to seek vengeance.
2. Immoral Mathematics
November 13, 2011
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.
3. A New Birth of Freedom
November 20, 2011
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.
4. Jamais je ne t'oublierai
November 27, 2011
Cullen's search for the sergeant nears its end; Durant keeps to his hidden agenda while assisting in Lily's recuperation.
5. Bread and Circuses
December 4, 2011
A bare-knuckle brouhaha between Elam and Cullen is spurred by Durant's latest attempt to deal with the railroad's financial crisis.
6. Pride, Pomp and Circumstance
December 11, 2011
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.
7. Revelations
December 18, 2011
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.
8. Derailed
January 1, 2012
Durant dispatches Cullen and Elam on a mission of vengeance. Lily struggles to find her place.
9. Timshel
January 8, 2012
A looming railroad deadline throws Cullen and Lily together; Joseph and Elam deal with what their violent mission has wrought.
10. God of Chaos
January 15, 2012
In the Season 1 finale, Cullen's past and future collide, impacting his life on the railroad.