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Gives some background on each of the 14 episodes in Season 5.

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S1 · E1Pilot 2011-11-06 · 45 min＋

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

S1 · E2Immoral Mathematics 2011-11-13 · 42 min＋

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.

S1 · E3A New Birth of Freedom 2011-11-20 · 43 min＋

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.

S1 · E4Jamais je ne t'oublierai 2011-11-27 · 43 min＋

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

S1 · E5Bread and Circuses 2011-12-04 · 43 min＋

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

S1 · E6Pride, Pomp and Circumstance 2011-12-11 · 42 min＋

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.

S1 · E7Revelations 2011-12-18 · 43 min＋

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.

S1 · E8Derailed 2012-01-01 · 43 min＋

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

S1 · E9Timshel 2012-01-08 · 43 min＋

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

S1 · E10God of Chaos 2012-01-15 · 42 min＋

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

S2 · E1Viva La Mexico 2012-08-12 · 43 min＋

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

S2 · E2Durant, Nebraska 2012-08-19 · 43 min＋

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.

S2 · E3Slaughterhouse 2012-08-26 · 43 min＋

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.

S2 · E4Scabs 2012-09-02 · 43 min＋

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

S2 · E5The Railroad Job 2012-09-09 · 43 min＋

Cullen's past catches up with him and threatens the fate of the railroad.

S2 · E6Purged Away with Blood 2012-09-16 · 43 min＋

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.

S2 · E7The White Spirit 2012-09-23 · 43 min＋

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

S2 · E8The Lord's Day 2012-09-30 · 43 min＋

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

S2 · E9Blood Moon 2012-10-07 · 43 min＋

Cullen prepares for battle while the town celebrates.