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The Best Episodes of Hell on Wheels Season 1

Every episode of Hell on Wheels Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hell on Wheels Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Hell on Wheels Season 1

The epic story of post-Civil War America, focusing on Cullen Bohannon, a Confederate soldier who sets out to exact revenge on the Union soldiers who...

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  1. 8.5/10(901 votes)

    #1 - Revelations

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    S1:E7

    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.

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  2. 8.3/10(840 votes)

    #2 - Timshel

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    S1:E9

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

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    Director:John Shiban
  3. 8.3/10(844 votes)

    #3 - God of Chaos

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    S1:E10

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

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  4. 8.1/10(849 votes)

    #4 - Derailed

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    S1:E8

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

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  5. 7.9/10(1.1k votes)

    #5 - Immoral Mathematics

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    S1:E2

    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.

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  6. 7.8/10(1.4k votes)

    #6 - Pilot

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    S1:E1

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

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  8. 7.7/10(954 votes)

    #7 - A New Birth of Freedom

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    S1:E3

    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.

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    Director:Phil Abraham
  9. 7.7/10(895 votes)

    #8 - Bread and Circuses

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    S1:E5

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

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  10. 7.7/10(850 votes)

    #9 - Pride, Pomp and Circumstance

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    S1:E6

    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.

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  11. 7.6/10(896 votes)

    #10 - Jamais je ne t'oublierai

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    S1:E4

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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Revelations" is the best rated episode of "Hell on Wheels" season 1. It scored 8.5/10 based on 901 votes. Directed by Michelle MacLaren and written by Tony Gayton, Joe Gayton, it aired on 12/18/2011. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Timshel".