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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. 8.8/10(1.0k votes)

    #1 - Elam Ferguson

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    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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  2. 8.8/10(745 votes)

    #2 - Return to Hell

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    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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  3. 8.7/10(678 votes)

    #3 - Two Trains

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    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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  4. 8.5/10(677 votes)

    #4 - Thirteen Steps

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    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
  5. 8.4/10(638 votes)

    #5 - Escape from the Garden

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    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
  6. 8.4/10(646 votes)

    #6 - Life's a Mystery

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    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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  8. 8.4/10(639 votes)

    #7 - Bleeding Kansas

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    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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  9. 8.3/10(611 votes)

    #8 - Chicken Hill

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    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:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  10. 8.1/10(614 votes)

    #9 - Under Color of Law

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    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:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  11. 8.0/10(672 votes)

    #10 - The Elusive Eden

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    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
  12. 8.0/10(604 votes)

    #11 - Reckoning

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    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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  13. 8.0/10(577 votes)

    #12 - Further West

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    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:N/A
  14. 7.3/10(786 votes)

    #13 - Bear Man

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    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

Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Elam Ferguson" is the best rated episode of "Hell on Wheels" season 4. It scored 8.8/10 based on 1024 votes. Directed by Rod Lurie and written by Mark Richard, Tom Brady, it aired on 9/13/2014. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Return to Hell".