Hell On Wheels

2010 • AMC
4.8
6.21K reviews
TV-MA
Rating
Eligible
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Season 1 episodes (10)

1 Pilot
11/6/11
Season-only
A former confederate soldier journeys to the transcontinental railroad to seek vengeance.
2 Immoral Mathematics
11/13/11
Season-only
Cullen fights for his life as he answers for his deadly actions. Lily struggles to survive in the wilderness, as Durant attempts to spin tragedy for political gain.
3 A New Birth of Freedom
11/20/11
Season-only
Cullen's search for the sergeant is diverted by an unexpected obstacle. Durant organizes a search party to retrieve the missing Lily Bell.
4 Jemais Je Ne T'oublierai
11/27/11
Season-only
Cullen closes in on the Sergeant. Durant pursues a hidden agenda while helping Lily recuperate.
5 Bread and Circuses
12/4/11
Season-only
Durant's answer to the railroad's latest financial problems spurs a bare-knuckle brawl between Cullen and Elam.
6 Pride, Pomp, and Circumstance
12/11/11
Season-only
Durant attempts to end ongoing negotiations with the Cheyenne by challenging them to a competition. Meanwhile Cullen and Elam scramble to prevent bloodshed in town.
7 Revelations
12/18/11
Season-only
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
1/1/12
Season-only
Durant dispatches Cullen and Elam on a mission of vengeance. Lily struggles to find her place in Hell on Wheels.
9 Timshel
1/8/12
Season-only
It's all hands on deck as Cullen and Lily work to meet the railroad's looming deadline. Elam and Joseph deal with the consequences of their violent mission.
10 God of Chaos
1/15/12
Season-only
Cullen's new life on the railroad is put in jeopardy when he is forced to choose between his past and his future.

About this show

AMC's Hell on Wheels is a powerful story that captures the intensity and inspiration of the American West at a time when nothing less than the future of the nation was at stake. Set in post-Civil War America, Hell on Wheels tells the story of ex-Confederate soldier Cullen Bohannon and his quest for revenge over the wartime death of his wife during the construction of the first Transcontinental Railroad.

Ratings and reviews

4.8
6.21K reviews
Christina Personal
July 23, 2015
Hate to see it end! This is one of thee best shows on tv. Not many inappropriate scenes make it awesome to watch with our son, kinda give some true info on history. Avon sorry to see it go! But there always breaking bad to show the kids chemistry, and real tv, what would we do without the queen shot Kim and her confused SF Bruce. And lets not forget twirling can learn so much from L & HH. Too many gosh awful shows to list but I hope you catch my point!
115 people found this review helpful
Dakota Honaker
April 2, 2017
I was a huge fan of Sons of Anarchy. After it ended I couldnt find a show to be excited about. While most were excited by TWD or GOT I couldnt find the appeal. Hell on Wheels was a great show that captured the American West's hardships and the diversity of different Characters that made life so difficult. I give it 5 stars easily due to the incredible cast who all fit so well to their roles.
Sheila Pugh
December 31, 2014
Happened to choose this off netflix one night while folding clothes. Had no idea what I was getting into. We were into Arrow, but it got way too cheesy and we lost interest. I was afraid it would happen w HW also. NOT AT ALL! great show. Love the characters. My husband and dad are now hooked as well. I get so into it, I can't watch it too close to bedtime. You know it's good when u watch 4 episodes in a row. We don't have cable/dish... patiently waiting until season 4 is on netflix.
41 people found this review helpful