Hell on Wheels — Season 1
01 Pilot
Nov 6, 201145m★ 6.9
A former confederate soldier journeys to the transcontinental railroad to seek vengeance.
02 Immoral Mathematics
Nov 13, 201142m★ 8.0
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.
03 A New Birth of Freedom
Nov 20, 201143m★ 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.
04 Jamais je ne t'oublierai
Nov 27, 201143m★ 7.9
Cullen's search for the sergeant nears its end; Durant keeps to his hidden agenda while assisting in Lily's recuperation.
05 Bread and Circuses
Dec 4, 201143m★ 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.
06 Pride, Pomp and Circumstance
Dec 11, 201142m★ 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.
07 Revelations
Dec 18, 201143m★ 8.3
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.
08 Derailed
Jan 1, 201243m★ 8.1
Durant dispatches Cullen and Elam on a mission of vengeance. Lily struggles to find her place.
09 Timshel
Jan 8, 201243m★ 6.8
A looming railroad deadline throws Cullen and Lily together; Joseph and Elam deal with what their violent mission has wrought.
10 God of Chaos
Jan 15, 201242m★ 8.3
In the Season 1 finale, Cullen's past and future collide, impacting his life on the railroad.