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The Best Episodes of Hell on Wheels

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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...

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  1. 8.9/10(780 votes)

    #1 - Two Soldiers

    S5:E8

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

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  2. 8.8/10(1.0k votes)

    #2 - Elam Ferguson

    S4:E7

    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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  3. 8.8/10(747 votes)

    #3 - Return to Hell

    S4:E10

    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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  4. 8.8/10(679 votes)

    #4 - Done

    S5:E14

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

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  5. 8.7/10(870 votes)

    #5 - Blood Moon Rising

    S2:E10

    Cullen fights to save Hell on Wheels.

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    Director:John Shiban
  6. 8.7/10(680 votes)

    #6 - Two Trains

    S4:E9

    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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  8. 8.7/10(559 votes)

    #7 - Railroad Men

    S5:E13

    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.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  9. 8.6/10(770 votes)

    #8 - The Railroad Job

    S2:E5

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

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  10. 8.6/10(672 votes)

    #9 - Fathers and Sins

    S3:E9

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

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  11. 8.6/10(586 votes)

    #10 - False Prophets

    S5:E7

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

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  12. 8.5/10(902 votes)

    #11 - Revelations

    S1:E7

    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.

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  13. 8.5/10(732 votes)

    #12 - Eminent Domain

    S3:E2

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

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    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:John Wirth
  14. 8.5/10(686 votes)

    #13 - One Less Mule

    S3:E6

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

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  15. 8.5/10(681 votes)

    #14 - Thirteen Steps

    S4:E12

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

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    Director:Roxann Dawson
    Writer:Tom Brady
  16. 8.5/10(564 votes)

    #15 - Gambit

    S5:E11

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

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  17. 8.4/10(711 votes)

    #16 - Purged Away with Blood

    S2:E6

    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.

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  18. 8.4/10(703 votes)

    #17 - Blood Moon

    S2:E9

    Cullen prepares for battle while the town celebrates.

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  19. 8.4/10(640 votes)

    #18 - Escape from the Garden

    S4:E2

    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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    Director:Neil LaBute
  20. 8.4/10(649 votes)

    #19 - Life's a Mystery

    S4:E5

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

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  21. 8.4/10(641 votes)

    #20 - Bleeding Kansas

    S4:E11

    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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  22. 8.3/10(842 votes)

    #21 - Timshel

    S1:E9

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

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    Director:John Shiban
  23. 8.3/10(845 votes)

    #22 - God of Chaos

    S1:E10

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

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  24. 8.3/10(708 votes)

    #23 - Get Behind the Mule

    S3:E10

    Cullen grapples with consequences while Elam mounts a rescue attempt. Durant receives Gen. Grant and the U.P. board in Cheyenne ahead of the deadline.

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  25. 8.3/10(613 votes)

    #24 - Chicken Hill

    S4:E3

    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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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  26. 8.3/10(618 votes)

    #25 - Mei Mei

    S5:E2

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

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Best Episodes Summary

"Two Soldiers" is the best rated episode of "Hell on Wheels". It scored 8.9/10 based on 780 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".