The Worst Episodes of Hell on Wheels

Following an attack by a bear, Elam struggles to survive in a Comanche village and find his way back to Cheyenne.

Director: Clark Johnson

Writer: Max Hurwitz

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

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

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

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

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

Director: David Von Ancken

Writer: Tony Gayton, Joe Gayton

Cullen and Mei escort precious cargo through the California wilderness; Eva nurses Louise back to health.

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

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

Cullen helps Elam track down a dangerous criminal; the town prepares to move down the tracks.

Director: Neil LaBute

Writer: Bruce Marshall Romans

Cullen contends with violence in Chinatown set off by disgruntled railroad workers. Meanwhile, the Swede manipulates Phineas in his plot against the Mormons.

Director: David Straiton

Writer: John Romano

In the aftermath of tragedy, Lily and Cullen struggle to maintain order in Hell on Wheels. Meanwhile, Elam makes plans for the future.

Director: David Von Ancken

Writer: Jami O'Brien, Bruce Marshall Romans

Cullen and Elam try to secure a new lumber source following a railroad accident; Durant tells Louise a secret about Cullen.

Director: Adam Davidson

Writer: Jami O'Brien

When a cholera epidemic hits Hell on Wheels, Cullen must find fresh water before his workers die. Durant faces political fallout.

Director: Deran Sarafian

Writer: Tom Brady

After his workers defect to the Mormons, Cullen recruits Durant to help get them back. Meanwhile, Sean and Mickey's past comes back to haunt them.

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

Cullen awaits the birth of his baby, laboring under The Swede's thumb at Fort Smith. Durant deals with the fallout from a railroad accident.

Director: Neil LaBute

Writer: Mark Richard

Cullen deals with trouble at home as he takes railroad matters into his own hands. Campbell makes a move against Durant and Mickey.

Director: Dennie Gordon

Writer: Jennifer Cecil

Cullen is in California with the Central Pacific Railroad, and must deal with the new workers.

Director: David Straiton

Writer: Jami O'Brien

Cullen solves a Chinese labor strike in the wake of violence. Meanwhile, Durant pulls Mickey deeper into Union Pacific business.

Director: Clark Johnson

Writer: Max Hurwitz

Cullen faces life-changing decisions in Utah as Truckee adapts to life without him.

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

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

Director: David Von Ancken

Writer: Mark Richard

In the Season 2 premiere, Durant and Lily steer the railroad further west, while Cullen and Elam land on opposite sides of the law.

Director: David Von Ancken

Writer: Tony Gayton, Joe Gayton

Durant confronts a formidable threat to the rolling city, while a horrific crime leads Lily and Elam to join forces in order to attain justice.

Director: Adam Davidson

Writer: John Shiban

A tragedy leads Cullen to defuse an internal threat to the railroad.

Director: Catherine Hardwicke

Writer: Chris Mundy

A new arrival stirs things up in Hell on Wheels, while Eva gets caught between Elam and Mr. Toole.

Director: Rod Lurie

Writer: Mark Richard, Chris Mundy

Cullen and Elam search for their stolen food on the prairie; a stranger's arrival threatens Elam's family.

Director: Dennie Gordon

Writer: Mark Richard, Reed Steiner