The Best Episodes of Hell on Wheels Season 3

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

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

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

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

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

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

Director: Dennie Gordon

Writer: Mark Richard, Reed Steiner

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

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

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

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

Director: Neil LaBute

Writer: Bruce Marshall Romans