Hell on Wheels
Season 4
2014 • 13 Episodes
With Thomas "Doc" Durant back in control of the Union Pacific Railroad, civilization makes its way west to Cheyenne, Wyoming - the "Magic City of the Plains." Conflict between the government, ranchers, homesteaders, and the railroad arises as they compete for control of this newborn city that quickly became the most important railroad hub in the United States.
Episodes
1. The Elusive Eden
August 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.
2. Escape from the Garden
August 9, 2014
As Cullen plans an exit from Fort Smith, he challenges The Swede; when a new adversary arrives, Cheyenne feels his presence.
3. Chicken Hill
August 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.
4. Reckoning
August 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.
5. Life's a Mystery
August 30, 2014
Cullens's family is at risk when a stranger arrives, stirring up old feelings; The Swede faces the consequences.
6. Bear Man
September 6, 2014
Following an attack by a bear, Elam struggles to survive in a Comanche village and find his way back to Cheyenne.
7. Elam Ferguson
September 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.
8. Under Color of Law
September 20, 2014
Cullen makes a decision to ensure his family's safety. Campbell hires a new federal marshal to clean up the streets.
9. Two Trains
September 27, 2014
Cullen goes head to head with the new marshal to recover his arrested railroad workers. Campbell confronts Louise over a story.
10. Return to Hell
October 4, 2014
Cullen, Durant, and Campbell try to negotiate a settlement on how the streets will be policed. An act of terror strikes Cheyenne.
11. Bleeding Kansas
November 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.
12. Thirteen Steps
November 15, 2014
Cullen grapples with Ruth's unexpected decision; Louise jeopardizes her reputation to fight for a story she believes in.
13. Further West
November 22, 2014
As the railroad prepares to leave Cheyenne behind in the Season 4 finale, Cullen returns to Fort Smith to retrieve his family.