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 killed his wife. His journey takes him west to Hell on Wheels, a dangerous, raucous, lawless melting pot of a town that travels with and services the construction of the first transcontinental railroad, an engineering feat unprecedented for its time.
The best episode of "Hell on Wheels" season 4 is "The Elusive Eden", rated 8/10 from 652 user votes. It was directed by Neil LaBute and written by Mark Richard. "The Elusive Eden" aired on 8/2/2014 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Escape from the Garden".
Cullen awaits the birth of his baby, laboring under The Swede's thumb at Fort Smith. Durant deals with the fallout from a railroad accident.
Director: Neil LaBute
Writer: Mark Richard
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
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
Cullen deals with trouble at home as he takes railroad matters into his own hands. Campbell makes a move against Durant and Mickey.
Director: Dennie Gordon
Writer: Jennifer Cecil
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
Following an attack by a bear, Elam struggles to survive in a Comanche village and find his way back to Cheyenne.
Director: Clark Johnson
Writer: Max Hurwitz
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
Cullen makes a decision to ensure his family's safety. Campbell hires a new federal marshal to clean up the streets.
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Writer: N/A
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
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
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
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
As the railroad prepares to leave Cheyenne behind in the Season 4 finale, Cullen returns to Fort Smith to retrieve his family.
Director: Adam Davidson
Writer: N/A