Seasons & Episodes
Pilot
A former confederate soldier journeys to the transcontinental railroad to seek vengeance.
Immoral Mathematics
Lily encounters natives in the wilderness. Cullen is questioned in regards to his recent actions against others. Meanwhi
A New Birth of Freedom
When Lily goes missing, Durant organizes a search party. A subsidiary request prevents Cullen from his continued search
Jamais je ne t'oublierai
Cullen's search for the sergeant nears its end; Durant keeps to his hidden agenda while assisting in Lily's recuperation
Bread and Circuses
A bare-knuckle brouhaha between Elam and Cullen is spurred by Durant's latest attempt to deal with the railroad's financ
Pride, Pomp and Circumstance
Durant challenges the Cheyenne to a competition in an effort to bring a halt to ongoing negotiations. Meanwhile, Elam an
Revelations
With Elam's life in the balance, Cullen must decide how much he’s willing to risk. Meanwhile Durant faces financial ru
Derailed
Durant dispatches Cullen and Elam on a mission of vengeance. Lily struggles to find her place.
Timshel
A looming railroad deadline throws Cullen and Lily together; Joseph and Elam deal with what their violent mission has wr
God of Chaos
In the Season 1 finale, Cullen's past and future collide, impacting his life on the railroad.
Viva La Mexico
In the Season 2 premiere, Durant and Lily steer the railroad further west, while Cullen and Elam land on opposite sides
Durant, Nebraska
Durant confronts a formidable threat to the rolling city, while a horrific crime leads Lily and Elam to join forces in o
Slaughterhouse
Cullen struggles to maintain order while Mickey's and Sean's lives are endangered; Lily and Elam clean up a mess of thei
Scabs
A tragedy leads Cullen to defuse an internal threat to the railroad.
The Railroad Job
Cullen's past catches up with him and threatens the fate of the railroad.
Purged Away with Blood
Despite fighting to save his own life, Durant must try to keep the railroad from going under. Meanwhile, Cullen comes to
The White Spirit
In the aftermath of tragedy, Lily and Cullen struggle to maintain order in Hell on Wheels. Meanwhile, Elam makes plans f
The Lord's Day
A new arrival stirs things up in Hell on Wheels, while Eva gets caught between Elam and Mr. Toole.
Blood Moon
Cullen prepares for battle while the town celebrates.
Blood Moon Rising
Cullen fights to save Hell on Wheels.
Big Bad Wolf
After a hard winter, Cullen and Elam travel to New York to secure their positions on the railroad as Durant fights for h
Eminent Domain
An unexpected roadblock forces Cullen to make a difficult choice as a reporter arrives in Hell on Wheels. Elam struggles
Range War
Cullen and Elam search for their stolen food on the prairie; a stranger's arrival threatens Elam's family.
The Game
Cullen and Elam try to secure a new lumber source following a railroad accident; Durant tells Louise a secret about Cull
Searchers
Cullen helps Elam track down a dangerous criminal; the town prepares to move down the tracks.
One Less Mule
Durant files an injunction against Union Pacific, threatening Cullen's position; Elam deals with a dangerous newcomer.
Cholera
When a cholera epidemic hits Hell on Wheels, Cullen must find fresh water before his workers die. Durant faces political
It Happened in Boston
After his workers defect to the Mormons, Cullen recruits Durant to help get them back. Meanwhile, Sean and Mickey's past
Fathers and Sins
With General Grant's deadline only two days away, a gang of riders attacks Cheyenne while Cullen and Elam pay Durant a v
Get Behind the Mule
Cullen grapples with consequences while Elam mounts a rescue attempt. Durant receives Gen. Grant and the U.P. board in C
The Elusive Eden
Cullen awaits the birth of his baby, laboring under The Swede's thumb at Fort Smith. Durant deals with the fallout from
Escape from the Garden
As Cullen plans an exit from Fort Smith, he challenges The Swede; when a new adversary arrives, Cheyenne feels his prese
Chicken Hill
Cullen goes back to work on the railroad and butts heads with his new boss. Durant and Campbell battle over a valuable p
Reckoning
Cullen deals with trouble at home as he takes railroad matters into his own hands. Campbell makes a move against Durant
Life's a Mystery
Cullens's family is at risk when a stranger arrives, stirring up old feelings; The Swede faces the consequences.
Bear Man
Following an attack by a bear, Elam struggles to survive in a Comanche village and find his way back to Cheyenne.
Elam Ferguson
Cullen attempts to reconnect with Elam upon his return. Durant takes matters into his own hands while putting an old pro
Under Color of Law
Cullen makes a decision to ensure his family's safety. Campbell hires a new federal marshal to clean up the streets.
Two Trains
Cullen goes head to head with the new marshal to recover his arrested railroad workers. Campbell confronts Louise over a
Return to Hell
Cullen, Durant, and Campbell try to negotiate a settlement on how the streets will be policed. An act of terror strikes
Bleeding Kansas
Cullen and Durant fight to save the life of a criminal. Meanwhile, Louise tries to provide support as Ruth copes with a
Thirteen Steps
Cullen grapples with Ruth's unexpected decision; Louise jeopardizes her reputation to fight for a story she believes in.
Further West
As the railroad prepares to leave Cheyenne behind, Cullen returns to Fort Smith to retrieve his family.
Chinatown
Cullen is in California with the Central Pacific Railroad, and must deal with the new workers.
Mei Mei
Cullen and Fong find themselves in peril as they transport a locomotive over the Sierra Nevada mountains. The Swede gain
White Justice
Cullen contends with violence in Chinatown set off by disgruntled railroad workers. Meanwhile, the Swede manipulates Phi
Struck
Cullen solves a Chinese labor strike in the wake of violence. Meanwhile, Durant pulls Mickey deeper into Union Pacific b
Elixir of Life
Unexpected violence erupts in Chinatown during the festival of Tin Hau Don; Cullen confronts the Swede; and Durant invol
Hungry Ghosts
Cullen and Mei escort precious cargo through the California wilderness; Eva nurses Louise back to health.
False Prophets
Cullen and Durant meet with President Grant to discuss the future of the railroad; the Swede puts his plan against the M
Two Soldiers
The Swede's murderous rampage on the Hatch homestead results in a long overdue showdown with Cullen.
Return to the Garden
Cullen faces life-changing decisions in Utah as Truckee adapts to life without him.
61 Degrees
Cullen's nitroglycerin experiment provides an explosive backdrop for the railroad life in Truckee. Durant's plan turns d
Gambit
Mickey's dirty business with Durant leaves him with blood on his hands. Meanwhile, Campbell's return to town complicates
Any Sum Within Reason
Chang discovers Mei's secret and forces her to flee Truckee. Meanwhile, Cullen's search for her brings new realizations
Railroad Men
The race to finish the railroad comes down to inches, forcing all parties to contemplate the end of the line, and what t
Done
The golden spike, government hearings and unpredictable actions mean new beginnings and endings for the survivors.
