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Hell on Wheels Premiered on AMC on November 06, 2011

About the Show:
Hell on Wheels is a contemporary Western that centers on former Confederate soldier Cullen Bohannon, portrayed by Anson Mount, whose quest for vengeance has led him to the Union Pacific Railroad's westward construction of the first transcontinental railroad. Developed by Endemol USA and produced by Entertainment One (eOne) and Nomadic Pictures, Hell on Wheels is created, written, and executive-produced by Joe and Tony Gayton (Faster, Uncommon Valor, The Salton Sea, Bulletproof). The series premieres Sun., Nov. 6 at 10/9c.

Hell on Wheels underscores the network's commitment to the Western, following its first original mini-series event, Broken Trail. The mini-series premiere, in Jun. 2006, was the second-most-watched cable movie since 1995 and delivered the network record ratings, including an average 7.7 household rating and nearly 10 million total viewers over its two-night airing.*

"AMC's commitment to the Western is long-standing, and the genre is an important part of our brand and history as a channel," said Charlie Collier, president of AMC. "In Hell on Wheels, AMC is creating another epic and enduring American story."

In addition to Mount (City by the Sea, Cook County, ABC's Line of Fire), Hell on Wheels stars musician-actor Common (Just Wright, Date Night) as Elam, Dominique McElligott (Moon, The Philanthropist) as Lily Bell, Colm Meaney (The Conspirator, Get Him to the Greek) as Durant, Ben Esler (The Pacific) as Sean, Phil Burke (Mercy) as Mickey, and Eddie Spears (Into the West) as Joseph.

Hell on Wheels tells the epic story of post-Civil War America, focusing on a Confederate soldier (Mount) who sets out to exact revenge on the Union soldiers who have killed his wife. His journey takes him west to Hell on Wheels, a dangerous, raucous, lawless melting pot of a town that travels with and services the construction of the first transcontinental railroad, an engineering feat unprecedented for its time. The series documents the railroad's engineering and construction as well as institutionalized greed and corruption, the immigrant experience, and the plight of newly emancipated African-Americans during Reconstruction. Hell on Wheels chronicles this potent turning point in our nation's history and how uncivilized the business of civilization can be.

Joining the Gaytons as executive producers are Jeremy Gold, Endemol's SVP of scripted programming, and John Shiban and David Von Ancken, who directed the series pilot. eOne's CEO, John Morayniss, and SVP of creative affairs, Michael Rosenberg, oversee production in partnership with producers Mike Frislev and Chad Oakes at Nomadic Pictures.

Shot on location in Alberta, Canada, the series is produced with assistance from the government of Alberta's film-development program.

Cast:

Actor’s name	Character’s name
Anson Mount	Cullen Bohannon
Common	Elam Ferguson
Colm Meaney	Thomas "Doc" Durant
Dominique McElligott	Lily Bell
Ben Esler	Sean McGinnes
Philip Burke	Mickey McGinnes
Eddie Spears	Joseph Black Moon
Tom Noonan	Reverend Nathaniel Cole
Christopher Heyerdahl	Thor "The Swede" Gundersen

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Episode 1: Pilot (Nov/06/2011)
A Western about a former Confederate soldier (Anson Mount) and his quest for revenge on the Union troops who killed his wife. In the premiere episode, he heads west to take a job helping to construct the first transcontinental railroad.

Episode 2: Immoral Mathematics (Nov/13/2011)
Cullen fights for his life as he answers for his deadly actions. Lily struggles to survive in the wilderness, as Durant attempts to spin tragedy for political gain.

Episode 3: A New Birth of Freedom (Nov/20/2011)
An unexpected obstacle impedes Cullen's search for the sergeant; Durant convenes a search party to track down Lily in the wilderness.

Episode 4: Jamais je ne t'oublierai (Nov/27/2011)
Cullen's search for the sergeant nears its end; Durant keeps to his hidden agenda while assisting in Lily's recuperation.

Episode 5: Bread and Circuses (Dec/04/2011)
Durant’s answer to the railroad’s latest financial problems spurs a bare-knuckle brawl between Cullen and Elam.

Episode 6: Pride, Pomp and Circumstance (Dec/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.

Episode 7: Revelations (Dec/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.

Episode 8: Derailed (Jan/01/2012)
Durant dispatches Cullen and Elam on a mission of vengeance. Lily struggles to find her place.

Episode 9: Timshel (Jan/08/2012)
A looming railroad deadline throws Cullen and Lily together; Joseph and Elam deal with what their violent mission has wrought.

Episode 10: God of Chaos (Jan/15/2012)
In the Season 1 finale, Cullen's past and future collide, impacting his life on the railroad.

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Episode 1: Viva La Mexico (Aug/12/2012)
Cullen adjusts to life after Hell On Wheels. Meanwhile, Durant dispatches Elam to deal with a posse robbing his payroll.

Episode 2: Durant, Nebraska  (Aug/19/2012)
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.

Episode 3: Slaughterhouse  (Aug/26/2012)
Cullen struggles to maintain order while Mickey's and Sean's lives are endangered; Lily and Elam clean up a mess of their own doing.

Episode 4: Scabs (Sep/02/2012)
A tragedy leads Cullen to defuse an internal threat to the railroad.

Episode 5: The Railroad Job (Sep/09/2012)
Cullen's past catches up with him and threatens the fate of the railroad.

Episode 6: Purged Away With Blood (Sep/16/2012)
Despite fighting to save his own life, Durant must try to keep the railroad from going under. Meanwhile, Cullen comes to the aid of an old comrade.

Episode 7: The White Spirit (Sep/23/2012)
The aftermath of the tragedy leaves Lily and Cullen struggling to maintain order, while Elam plans for the future.

Episode 8: The Lord's Day (Sep/30/2012)
A new arrival in Hell on Wheels throws everything into turmoil. Eva finds herself caught between Elam and Mr. Toole.

Episode 9: Blood Moon (Oct/07/2012)
Cullen gears up for battle as the town celebrates.

Episode 10: Blood Moon Rising (Oct/14/2012)
Cullen battles to save Hell on Wheels in the Season 2 finale.

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waterlilybarb

Episode 1: Big Bad Wolf (Aug/10/2013)
After a hard winter, Cullen and Elam travel to New York to secure their positions on the railroad as Durant fights for his legacy from prison.

Episode 2: Eminent Domain  (Aug/10/2013)
An unexpected roadblock forces Cullen to make a difficult choice as a reporter arrives in Hell on Wheels. Elam struggles with his new boss.

Episode 3: Range War  (Aug/17/2013)
An attack on the cattle pens forces Cullen and Elam into the prairie in search of their stolen food. A stranger's arrival threatens Elam's family.

Episode 4: The Game (Aug/24/2013)
After a railroad accident, Cullen and Elam forge deep into Indian territory to secure a new lumber source. Durant tells Louise a secret about Cullen.

Episode 5: Searchers (Aug/31/2013)
Cullen helps Elam track down a dangerous criminal. Chaos erupts in Hell on Wheels as the town prepares to move down the tracks.

Episode 6: One Less Mule (Sep/07/2013)
Cullen's position is threatened when Durant files an injunction against the railroad. Meanwhile, Elam deals with a new arrival in town.

Episode 7: Cholera (Sep/14/2013)
When a cholera epidemic hits Hell on Wheels, Cullen must find fresh water before his workers die. Durant faces political fallout

Episode 8: It Happened In Boston (Sep/21/2013)
After his workers defect to the Mormons, Cullen recruits Durant to help get them back. Sean and Mickey's past comes back to haunt them.

Episode 9: Fathers and Sins (Sep/28/2013)
With General Grant's deadline only two days away, a gang of riders attacks Cheyenne while Cullen and Elam pay Durant a visit.

Episode 10: Get Behind the Mule (Oct/05/2013)
Cullen grapples with consequences while Elam mounts a rescue attempt. Durant receives Gen. Grant and the U.P. board in Cheyenne ahead of the deadline.

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shinny

Episode 1: The Elusive Eden (Aug/02/2014)
Cullen awaits the birth of his baby; Durant must deal with the fallout following a railroad accident.

Episode 2: Escape From the Garden  (Aug/09/2014)
As Cullen plans an exit from Fort Smith, he challenges The Swede; when a new adversary arrives, Cheyenne feels his presence.

Episode 3: Chicken Hill  (Aug/16/2014)
Cullen returns to work on the railroad, and clashes with his new boss; Durant and Campbell battle over valuable real estate.

Episode 4: Reckoning (Aug/23/2014)
Cullen is in trouble at home after he takes railroad matters into his own hands. A move against Durant and Mickey is made by Campbell.

Episode 5: Life's a Mystery (Aug/30/2014)
Following the arrival of a stranger, Cullen's family is at risk. The Swede face to the consequences.

Episode 6: Bear Man (Sep/06/2014)
Having been attacked by a bear, Elam finds it hard to survive in a Comanche village and make his way back to Cheyenne.

Episode 7: Elam Ferguson (Sep/13/2014)
Cullen attempts to reconnect with Elam. Durant takes matters into his own hands.

Episode 8: Under Color of Law (Sep/20/2014)
Cullan makes a decision to protect his family. Campbell hires a new federal marshall.

Episode 9: Two Trains (Sep/27/2014)
After the death of Elam, the world feels darker for Cullen. Cullen has to decide between the railroad and family.

Episode 10: Return to Hell (Oct/04/2014)
Cullen, Durant and Campbell negotiate toward a settlement for policing the streets as an act of terror happens.

Episode 11: Bleeding Kansas (Nov/08/2014)
Cullen and Durant try and save the life of a criminal. Louise supports Ruth who suffers a loss.

Episode 12: Thirteen Steps  (Nov/15/2014)
Cullen attempts to deal with Ruth's unexpected decision. Louise puts her reputation on the line to fight for a story she believes in.

Episode 13: Further West  (Nov/22/2014)
The railroad prepares to leave Cheyenne behind. Cullen returns to get his family.

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