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The Best Episodes of Hell on Wheels Season 3

Every episode of Hell on Wheels Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hell on Wheels Season 3!

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

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Big Bad Wolf" is the best rated episode of "Hell on Wheels" season 3. It scored 8.2/10 based on 771 votes. Directed by David Von Ancken and written by Mark Richard, it aired on 8/10/2013. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Eminent Domain".

  • Big Bad Wolf
    8.2/10771 votes

    #1 - Big Bad Wolf

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 8/10/2013

    After a hard winter, Cullen and Elam travel to New York to secure their positions on the railroad as Durant fights for his legacy from prison.

    Director: David Von Ancken

    Writer: Mark Richard

  • Eminent Domain
    8.5/10713 votes

    #2 - 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

  • Range War
    8.1/10610 votes

    #3 - Range War

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 8/17/2013

    Cullen and Elam search for their stolen food on the prairie; a stranger's arrival threatens Elam's family.

    Director: Dennie Gordon

    Writer: Reed Steiner, Mark Richard

  • The Game
    8.0/10604 votes

    #4 - The Game

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 8/24/2013

    Cullen and Elam try to secure a new lumber source following a railroad accident; Durant tells Louise a secret about Cullen.

    Director: Adam Davidson

    Writer: Jami O'Brien

  • Searchers
    7.8/10602 votes

    #5 - Searchers

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 8/31/2013

    Cullen helps Elam track down a dangerous criminal; the town prepares to move down the tracks.

    Director: Neil LaBute

    Writer: Bruce Marshall Romans

  • One Less Mule
    8.5/10667 votes

    #6 - 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

  • Cholera
    7.9/10600 votes

    #7 - Cholera

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 9/14/2013

    When a cholera epidemic hits Hell on Wheels, Cullen must find fresh water before his workers die. Durant faces political fallout.

    Director: Deran Sarafian

    Writer: Tom Brady

  • It Happened in Boston
    7.9/10589 votes

    #8 - It Happened in Boston

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 9/21/2013

    After his workers defect to the Mormons, Cullen recruits Durant to help get them back. Meanwhile, Sean and Mickey's past comes back to haunt them.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fathers and Sins
    8.5/10654 votes

    #9 - 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: Reed Steiner, John Wirth

  • Get Behind the Mule
    8.2/10688 votes

    #10 - Get Behind the Mule

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 10/5/2013

    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.

    Director: Neil LaBute

    Writer: Mark Richard, Jami O'Brien