Season 1

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  7.8/101,410 votes

  Pilot

  Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/6/2011

  A former confederate soldier journeys to the transcontinental railroad to seek vengeance.

  Director: David Von Ancken

  Writer: Tony Gayton, Joe Gayton

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  7.9/101,065 votes

  Immoral Mathematics

  Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/13/2011

  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.

  Director: David Von Ancken

  Writer: Tony Gayton, Joe Gayton

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  7.7/10955 votes

  A New Birth of Freedom

  Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/20/2011

  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.

  Director: Phil Abraham

  Writer: John Shiban

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  7.6/10897 votes

  Jamais je ne t'oublierai

  Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/27/2011

  Cullen's search for the sergeant nears its end; Durant keeps to his hidden agenda while assisting in Lily's recuperation.

  Director: Alex Zakrzewski

  Writer: Jami O'Brien, Jamie Linck O'Brien

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  7.7/10896 votes

  Bread and Circuses

  Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/4/2011

  A bare-knuckle brouhaha between Elam and Cullen is spurred by Durant's latest attempt to deal with the railroad's financial crisis.

  Director: Adam Davidson

  Writer: Mark Richard

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  7.7/10851 votes

  Pride, Pomp and Circumstance

  Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/11/2011

  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.

  Director: Michael Slovis

  Writer: Bruce Marshall Romans

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  8.5/10902 votes

  Revelations

  Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/18/2011

  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.

  Director: Michelle MacLaren

  Writer: Tony Gayton, Joe Gayton

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  8.1/10851 votes

  Derailed

  Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 1/1/2012

  Durant dispatches Cullen and Elam on a mission of vengeance. Lily struggles to find her place.

  Director: David Von Ancken

  Writer: Mark Richard

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  8.3/10842 votes

  Timshel

  Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 1/8/2012

  A looming railroad deadline throws Cullen and Lily together; Joseph and Elam deal with what their violent mission has wrought.

  Director: John Shiban

  Writer: John Shiban

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  8.3/10846 votes

  God of Chaos

  Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/15/2012

  In the Season 1 finale, Cullen's past and future collide, impacting his life on the railroad.

  Director: David Von Ancken

  Writer: Tony Gayton, Joe Gayton