Hell on Wheels
Hell on Wheels: Season 4

Air Date

August 2, 2014

Episodes

13 episodes

Hell on Wheels

Season 4

Overview

With Thomas "Doc" Durant back in control of the Union Pacific Railroad, civilization makes its way west to Cheyenne, Wyoming - the "Magic City of the Plains." Conflict between the government, ranchers, homesteaders, and the railroad arises as they compete for control of this newborn city that quickly became the most important railroad hub in the United States.

Episodes

The Elusive Eden

1. The Elusive Eden

8.3
August 2, 2014

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.

Escape from the Garden

2. Escape from the Garden

8.7
August 9, 2014

As Cullen plans an exit from Fort Smith, he challenges The Swede; when a new adversary arrives, Cheyenne feels his presence.

Chicken Hill

3. Chicken Hill

8.4
August 16, 2014

Cullen goes back to work on the railroad and butts heads with his new boss. Durant and Campbell battle over a valuable piece of real estate.

Reckoning

4. Reckoning

8.1
August 23, 2014

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

Life's a Mystery

5. Life's a Mystery

8.6
August 30, 2014

Cullens's family is at risk when a stranger arrives, stirring up old feelings; The Swede faces the consequences.

Bear Man

6. Bear Man

7.4
September 6, 2014

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

Elam Ferguson

7. Elam Ferguson

8.9
September 13, 2014

Cullen attempts to reconnect with Elam upon his return. Durant takes matters into his own hands while putting an old problem to rest.

Under Color of Law

8. Under Color of Law

8.1
September 20, 2014

Cullen makes a decision to ensure his family's safety. Campbell hires a new federal marshal to clean up the streets.

Two Trains

9. Two Trains

8.6
September 27, 2014

Cullen goes head to head with the new marshal to recover his arrested railroad workers. Campbell confronts Louise over a story.

Return to Hell

10. Return to Hell

9.2
October 4, 2014

Cullen, Durant, and Campbell try to negotiate a settlement on how the streets will be policed. An act of terror strikes Cheyenne.

Bleeding Kansas

11. Bleeding Kansas

8.0
November 8, 2014

Cullen and Durant fight to save the life of a criminal. Meanwhile, Louise tries to provide support as Ruth copes with a great loss.

Thirteen Steps

12. Thirteen Steps

8.3
November 15, 2014

Cullen grapples with Ruth's unexpected decision; Louise jeopardizes her reputation to fight for a story she believes in.

Further West

13. Further West

8.3
November 22, 2014

As the railroad prepares to leave Cheyenne behind in the Season 4 finale, Cullen returns to Fort Smith to retrieve his family.