The Best Episodes of Hell on Wheels Season 3

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.2/10(818 votes)

   #1 - Big Bad Wolf

   S3:E18/10/2013

   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

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   Director:David Von Ancken

   Writer:Mark Richard
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   8.5/10(760 votes)

   #2 - Eminent Domain

   S3:E28/10/2013

   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

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   Director:Adam Davidson

   Writer:John Wirth
3. 

   8.1/10(652 votes)

   #3 - Range War

   S3:E38/17/2013

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

   Director:Dennie Gordon

   Writers:Mark Richard, Reed Steiner

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   Director:Dennie Gordon

   Writers:Mark Richard, Reed Steiner
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   8.0/10(650 votes)

   #4 - The Game

   S3:E48/24/2013

   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

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   Director:Adam Davidson

   Writer:Jami O'Brien
5. 

   7.9/10(647 votes)

   #5 - Searchers

   S3:E58/31/2013

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

   Director:Neil LaBute

   Writer:Bruce Marshall Romans

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   Director:Neil LaBute

   Writer:Bruce Marshall Romans
6. 

   8.6/10(712 votes)

   #6 - One Less Mule

   S3:E69/7/2013

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

   Directors:Deran Sarafian, David Straiton

   Writers:John Wirth, Lolis Eric Elie

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   Directors:Deran Sarafian, David Straiton

   Writers:John Wirth, Lolis Eric Elie
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   8.0/10(645 votes)

   #7 - Cholera

   S3:E79/14/2013

   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

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   Director:Deran Sarafian

   Writer:Tom Brady
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   8.0/10(633 votes)

   #8 - It Happened in Boston

   S3:E89/21/2013

   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:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown
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   8.5/10(701 votes)

   #9 - Fathers and Sins

   S3:E99/28/2013

   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

   Writers:Reed Steiner, John Wirth

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   Director:Billy Gierhart

   Writers:Reed Steiner, John Wirth
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    8.3/10(736 votes)

    #10 - Get Behind the Mule

    S3:E1010/5/2013

    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

    Writers:Mark Richard, Jami O'Brien

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    Director:Neil LaBute

    Writers:Mark Richard, Jami O'Brien