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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 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.

Genres:Action & AdventureDramaWestern
Network:AMC

Season 4 Ratings Summary

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".

  • The Elusive Eden
    8.0/10 652 votes

    #1 - The Elusive Eden

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 8/2/2014

    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

  • Escape from the Garden
    8.4/10 616 votes

    #2 - Escape from the Garden

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 8/9/2014

    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

  • Chicken Hill
    8.3/10 592 votes

    #3 - Chicken Hill

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 8/16/2014

    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

  • Reckoning
    8.0/10 585 votes

    #4 - Reckoning

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 8/23/2014

    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

  • Life's a Mystery
    8.4/10 623 votes

    #5 - Life's a Mystery

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 8/30/2014

    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

  • Bear Man
    7.4/10 759 votes

    #6 - Bear Man

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 9/6/2014

    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

  • Elam Ferguson
    8.8/10 990 votes

    #7 - Elam Ferguson

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 9/13/2014

    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

  • Under Color of Law
    8.1/10 592 votes

    #8 - Under Color of Law

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 9/20/2014

    Cullen makes a decision to ensure his family's safety. Campbell hires a new federal marshal to clean up the streets.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Two Trains
    8.7/10 653 votes

    #9 - Two Trains

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 9/27/2014

    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

  • Return to Hell
    8.8/10 719 votes

    #10 - Return to Hell

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 10/4/2014

    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

  • Bleeding Kansas
    8.4/10 616 votes

    #11 - Bleeding Kansas

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 11/8/2014

    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

  • Thirteen Steps
    8.5/10 651 votes

    #12 - Thirteen Steps

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 11/15/2014

    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

  • Further West
    8.0/10 558 votes

    #13 - Further West

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 11/22/2014

    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