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The Best Episodes of Hell on Wheels Season 4

Every episode of Hell on Wheels Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hell on Wheels Season 4!

The Best Episodes of Hell on Wheels Season 4

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. Background image for The Elusive Eden
    8.0/10(677 votes)

    #1 - The Elusive Eden

    S4:E1

    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.

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    Director:Neil LaBute
  2. Background image for Escape from the Garden
    8.4/10(641 votes)

    #2 - 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
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    8.3/10(614 votes)

    #3 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Reckoning
    8.0/10(609 votes)

    #4 - Reckoning

    S4:E4

    Cullen deals with trouble at home as he takes railroad matters into his own hands. Campbell makes a move against Durant and Mickey.

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  5. Background image for Life's a Mystery
    8.4/10(650 votes)

    #5 - 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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    7.3/10(792 votes)

    #6 - Bear Man

    S4:E6

    Following an attack by a bear, Elam struggles to survive in a Comanche village and find his way back to Cheyenne.

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    Director:Clark Johnson
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  8. Background image for Elam Ferguson
    8.8/10(1.0k votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. Background image for Under Color of Law
    8.1/10(618 votes)

    #8 - Under Color of Law

    S4:E8

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Two Trains
    8.7/10(682 votes)

    #9 - 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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    8.8/10(749 votes)

    #10 - 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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    8.4/10(643 votes)

    #11 - 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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    8.5/10(684 votes)

    #12 - 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
  14. Background image for Further West
    8.0/10(583 votes)

    #13 - Further West

    S4:E13

    As the railroad prepares to leave Cheyenne behind in the Season 4 finale, Cullen returns to Fort Smith to retrieve his family.

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    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:Unknown

Season 4 Ratings Summary

"The Elusive Eden" is the best rated episode of "Hell on Wheels" season 4. It scored 8/10 based on 677 votes. Directed by Neil LaBute and written by Mark Richard, it aired on 8/2/2014. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Escape from the Garden".