Hell on Wheels

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.

An unexpected roadblock forces Cullen to make a difficult choice as a reporter arrives in Hell on Wheels. Elam struggles with his new boss.

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

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

Durant files an injunction against Union Pacific, threatening Cullen's position; Elam deals with a dangerous newcomer.

A cholera epidemic breaks; Cullen must locate fresh water before his employees perish; Durant faces political fallout.

Cullen seeks help from Durant in winning his workers back from the Mormons; Sean and Mickey are haunted by their past.

Riders attack Cheyenne; Cullen and Elam visit Durant; General Grant's deadline approaches.

Cullen deals with consequences; Elam mounts a rescue attempt; Durant receives the U.P. board ahead of the deadline.