E1's Hell On Wheels ~ by the five eight

Episode guide

11 ~ Viva La Mexico

12 August 2012

On the run for his crimes, Cullen Bohannon robs trains with a group of ex-Confederate soldiers, while Lily Bell and Durant continue the Union Pacific Railroad's westward progress.

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Written by: Tony Gayton & Joe Gayton · Directed by: David Von Ancken

US Ratings: 2.452 million viewers · 0.6 / ? among adults 18-49

12 ~ Durant, Nebraska

19 August 2012

Durant must confront a dangerous threat to Hell on Wheels. Meanwhile, a horrible crime forces Lily and Elam to strike a deal to bring justice.

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Written by: John Shiban · Directed by: Adam Davidson

US Ratings: 2.313 million viewers · 0.6 / ? among adults 18-49

13 ~ Slaughterhouse

26 August 2012

Bauer, the town butcher and friend of the deceased Schmidt, seeks to avenge his murder. His target: a bragging Mickey McGinnes and his brother. With no help from Elam, Lily admits her involvement with Schmidt's murder to Durant, who asks Cullen to control the angry mob.

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Written by: Jami O'Brien & Bruce Romans · Directed by: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

US Ratings: 2.497 million viewers · 0.6 / ? among adults 18-49

14 ~ Scabs

2 September 2012

The Sioux torture a railroad worker, causing the crews to go on strike. Cullen telegraphs for replacement workers ("scabs"), forcing the crews to band together and save their jobs. Eva tells both Elam and Toole that she is pregnant with Elam's baby.

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Written by: Chris Mundy · Directed by: Catherine Hardwicke

US Ratings: 2.472 million viewers · 0.6 / ? among adults 18-49

15 ~ The Railroad Job

9 September 2012

Cullen's former train-robbing gang sets their sights on Hell on Wheels and its safe. Elam struggles to maintain order and has to rely on Cullen's help, causing the town to shun him. The Swede continues to prepare Reverend Cole for his prophetic "war".

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Written by: Mark Richard · Directed by: Michael Nankin

US Ratings: 2.623 million viewers · 0.6 / ? among adults 18-49