SEASON 4 · HISTORICAL PROFILE

Season 4

Hell on Wheels

201413 Episodes0/13 historically placed

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.

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Parent series: Hell on Wheels
SEASON: 4
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Season 4

Episodes

13

S04E01 · 2014-08-02

The Elusive Eden

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.

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S04E02 · 2014-08-09

Escape from the Garden

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

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S04E03 · 2014-08-16

Chicken Hill

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.

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S04E04 · 2014-08-23

Reckoning

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

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S04E05 · 2014-08-30

Life's a Mystery

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

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S04E06 · 2014-09-06

Bear Man

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

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S04E07 · 2014-09-13

Elam Ferguson

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

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S04E08 · 2014-09-20

Under Color of Law

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

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S04E09 · 2014-09-27

Two Trains

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

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S04E10 · 2014-10-04

Return to Hell

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

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S04E11 · 2014-11-08

Bleeding Kansas

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

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S04E12 · 2014-11-15

Thirteen Steps

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

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S04E13 · 2014-11-22

Further West

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

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