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The Best Episodes of Hell on Wheels

Every episode of Hell on Wheels ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Hell on Wheels!

The epic story of post-Civil War America, focusing on Cullen Bohannon, a Confederate soldier who sets out to exact revenge on the Union soldiers who...
Genres:Action & AdventureDramaWestern
Network:AMC

Best Episodes Summary

"Two Soldiers" is the best rated episode of "Hell on Wheels". It scored 8.9/10 based on 762 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/11/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Elam Ferguson".

  • Two Soldiers
    8.9/10762 votes
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    #1 - Two Soldiers

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 6/11/2016

    The Swede's murderous rampage on the Hatch homestead results in a long overdue showdown with Cullen.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Elam Ferguson
    8.8/101,001 votes
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    #2 - Elam Ferguson

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 9/13/2014

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

    Director: Rod Lurie

    Writer: Mark Richard, Tom Brady

  • Return to Hell
    8.8/10726 votes
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    #3 - Return to Hell

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 10/4/2014

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

    Director: Billy Gierhart

    Writer: Jami O'Brien

  • Done
    8.8/10663 votes
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    #4 - Done

    Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 7/23/2016

    The golden spike, government hearings and unpredictable actions mean new beginnings and endings for the survivors.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Blood Moon Rising
    8.7/10854 votes
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    #5 - Blood Moon Rising

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 10/7/2012

    Cullen fights to save Hell on Wheels.

    Director: John Shiban

    Writer: John Shiban

  • Two Trains
    8.7/10662 votes
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    #6 - Two Trains

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 9/27/2014

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

    Director: Marvin V. Rush

    Writer: Bruce Marshall Romans

  • Railroad Men
    8.7/10546 votes
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    #7 - Railroad Men

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 7/16/2016

    The race to finish the railroad comes down to inches, forcing all parties to contemplate the end of the line, and what the future holds for them.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Railroad Job
    8.6/10752 votes
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    #8 - The Railroad Job

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 9/9/2012

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

    Director: Michael Nankin

    Writer: Mark Richard

  • False Prophets
    8.6/10572 votes
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    #9 - False Prophets

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 8/29/2015

    Cullen and Durant meet with President Grant to discuss the future of the railroad; the Swede puts his plan against the Mormons in action.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Revelations
    8.5/10880 votes
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    #10 - Revelations

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/18/2011

    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.

    Director: Michelle MacLaren

    Writer: Tony Gayton, Joe Gayton

  • Eminent Domain
    8.5/10714 votes
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    #11 - Eminent Domain

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 8/10/2013

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

    Director: Adam Davidson

    Writer: John Wirth

  • One Less Mule
    8.5/10669 votes
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    #12 - One Less Mule

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 9/7/2013

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

    Director: Deran Sarafian, David Straiton

    Writer: John Wirth, Lolis Eric Elie

  • Fathers and Sins
    8.5/10657 votes
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    #13 - Fathers and Sins

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 9/28/2013

    With General Grant's deadline only two days away, a gang of riders attacks Cheyenne while Cullen and Elam pay Durant a visit.

    Director: Billy Gierhart

    Writer: John Wirth, Reed Steiner

  • Thirteen Steps
    8.5/10660 votes
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    #14 - Thirteen Steps

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 11/15/2014

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

    Director: Roxann Dawson

    Writer: Tom Brady

  • Gambit
    8.5/10550 votes
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    #15 - Gambit

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 7/2/2016

    Mickey's dirty business with Durant leaves him with blood on his hands. Meanwhile, Campbell's return to town complicates Louise's life.

    Director: Adam Davidson

    Writer: John Romano, Miki Johnson

  • Purged Away with Blood
    8.4/10697 votes
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    #16 - Purged Away with Blood

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 9/16/2012

    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.

    Director: Joe Gayton

    Writer: Tony Gayton, Tom Brady

  • Blood Moon
    8.4/10687 votes
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    #17 - Blood Moon

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 10/7/2012

    Cullen prepares for battle while the town celebrates.

    Director: Terry McDonough

    Writer: Mark Richard, Jami O'Brien

  • Escape from the Garden
    8.4/10623 votes
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    #18 - Escape from the Garden

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 8/9/2014

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

    Director: Neil LaBute

    Writer: Mark Richard

  • Life's a Mystery
    8.4/10632 votes
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    #19 - Life's a Mystery

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 8/30/2014

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

    Director: David Straiton

    Writer: Mark Richard, Tom Brady

  • Bleeding Kansas
    8.4/10623 votes
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    #20 - Bleeding Kansas

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 11/8/2014

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

    Director: Seith Mann

    Writer: Michael C. Martin

  • Timshel
    8.3/10820 votes
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    #21 - Timshel

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 1/8/2012

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

    Director: John Shiban

    Writer: John Shiban

  • God of Chaos
    8.3/10824 votes
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    #22 - God of Chaos

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/15/2012

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

    Director: David Von Ancken

    Writer: Tony Gayton, Joe Gayton

  • Chicken Hill
    8.3/10598 votes
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    #23 - Chicken Hill

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 8/16/2014

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mei Mei
    8.3/10602 votes
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    #24 - Mei Mei

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 7/25/2015

    Cullen and Fong find themselves in peril as they transport a locomotive over the Sierra Nevada mountains. The Swede gains Phineas' trust.

    Director: Billy Gierhart

    Writer: Tom Brady, John Wirth

  • Any Sum Within Reason
    8.3/10503 votes
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    #25 - Any Sum Within Reason

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 7/9/2016

    Chang discovers Mei's secret and forces her to flee Truckee. Meanwhile, Cullen's search for her brings new realizations while exorcising old demons.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A