Hell on Wheels: Season 1

2011 · 10 episodes · ★ 7.8

What Season 1 of Hell on Wheels

The first season of Hell on Wheels premiered on November 6, 2011 and ended on January 15, 2012 with a total of 10 episodes.

10episodes

Nov 6, 2011Aired

Jan 15, 2012Latest episode

7.2 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Pilot
Nov 6, 2011 · 45 min · ★ 7.1
A former confederate soldier journeys to the transcontinental railroad to seek vengeance.
Directing: David Von Ancken · Writing: Joe Gayton, Tony Gayton · Starring: Ted Levine, Jesse Lipscombe, Gerald Auger, Ian Tracey
1x02 Immoral Mathematics
Nov 13, 2011 · 42 min · ★ 8.1
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.
Directing: David Von Ancken · Writing: Tony Gayton, Joe Gayton · Starring: Christopher Heyerdahl, Bruce Ramsay, Ian Tracey, Diego Diablo Del Mar
1x03 A New Birth of Freedom
Nov 20, 2011 · 43 min · ★ 7.9
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.
Directing: Phil Abraham · Writing: John Shiban · Starring: Robin McLeavy, Christopher Heyerdahl, Dohn Norwood, Ian Tracey
1x04 Jamais je ne t'oublierai
Nov 27, 2011 · 43 min · ★ 7.9
Cullen's search for the sergeant nears its end; Durant keeps to his hidden agenda while assisting in Lily's recuperation.
Directing: Alex Zakrzewski · Writing: Jamie Linck O'Brien, Jami O'Brien · Starring: Robin McLeavy, Christopher Heyerdahl, Dohn Norwood, Ian Tracey
1x05 Bread and Circuses
Dec 4, 2011 · 43 min · ★ 7.9
A bare-knuckle brouhaha between Elam and Cullen is spurred by Durant's latest attempt to deal with the railroad's financial crisis.
Directing: Adam Davidson · Writing: Mark Richard · Starring: Robin McLeavy, Christopher Heyerdahl, Dohn Norwood, Kasha Kropinski
1x06 Pride, Pomp and Circumstance
Dec 11, 2011 · 42 min · ★ 7.9
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.
Directing: Michael Slovis · Writing: Bruce Marshall Romans · Starring: Robin McLeavy, Christopher Heyerdahl, Dohn Norwood, Kasha Kropinski
1x07 Revelations
Dec 18, 2011 · 43 min · ★ 8.2
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.
Directing: Michelle MacLaren · Writing: Tony Gayton, Joe Gayton · Starring: Robin McLeavy, Christopher Heyerdahl, Dohn Norwood, Ian Tracey
1x08 Derailed
Jan 1, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 8.1
Durant dispatches Cullen and Elam on a mission of vengeance. Lily struggles to find her place.
Directing: David Von Ancken · Writing: Mark Richard · Starring: Robin McLeavy, Christopher Heyerdahl, Kasha Kropinski, Gerald Auger
1x09 Timshel
Jan 8, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.0
A looming railroad deadline throws Cullen and Lily together; Joseph and Elam deal with what their violent mission has wrought.
Directing: John Shiban · Writing: John Shiban · Starring: Robin McLeavy, Christopher Heyerdahl, Kasha Kropinski, Wes Studi
1x10 God of Chaos Season Finale
Jan 15, 2012 · 42 min · ★ 8.2
In the Season 1 finale, Cullen's past and future collide, impacting his life on the railroad.
Directing: David Von Ancken · Writing: Tony Gayton, Joe Gayton · Starring: Robin McLeavy, Christopher Heyerdahl, Dohn Norwood, Kasha Kropinski