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Hell on Wheels S1E1 — Pilot
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Hell on Wheels•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

7.8/10 · 1,536 votesNov 6, 201145 min

Ranked #6 of 10 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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

Directed byDavid Von Ancken
Written byJoe Gayton, Tony Gayton
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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of Hell on Wheels season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 1,536 votes, ranking #6 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by David Von Ancken and written by Joe Gayton, Tony Gayton, it aired on November 6, 2011.

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