Hell on Wheels: Season 4

2014 · 13 episodes · ★ 8.4

What Season 4 of Hell on Wheels

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.

13episodes

Aug 2, 2014premiered

Nov 22, 2014Latest episode

8.9 hrtotal runtime

Season 4 Episodes

4x01 The Elusive Eden
Aug 2, 2014 · 40 min · ★ 8.1
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.
Directed by: Neil LaBute · Written by: Mark Richard · Starring: James Shanklin, Chelah Horsdal, Victor Slezak, David Wilson Barnes
4x02 Escape from the Garden
Aug 9, 2014 · 41 min · ★ 8.9
As Cullen plans an exit from Fort Smith, he challenges The Swede; when a new adversary arrives, Cheyenne feels his presence.
Directing: Neil LaBute · Writing: Mark Richard · Starring: James Shanklin, Tayden Marks, Mo Brings Plenty, Leon Ingulsrud
4x03 Chicken Hill
Aug 16, 2014 · 41 min · ★ 8.4
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.
Starring: Tayden Marks, Peter Benson, Colin Cunningham, Jann Arden
4x04 Reckoning
Aug 23, 2014 · 41 min · ★ 8.2
Cullen deals with trouble at home as he takes railroad matters into his own hands. Campbell makes a move against Durant and Mickey.
Directed by: Dennie Gordon · Written by: Jennifer Cecil · Starring: James Shanklin, Tayden Marks, Peter Benson, David Wilson Barnes
4x05 Life's a Mystery
Aug 30, 2014 · 41 min · ★ 8.7
Cullens's family is at risk when a stranger arrives, stirring up old feelings; The Swede faces the consequences.
Directing: David Straiton · Writing: Mark Richard, Tom Brady · Starring: James Shanklin, Peter Benson, Jonathan Scarfe, Gregg Henry
4x06 Bear Man
Sep 6, 2014 · 41 min · ★ 7.1
Following an attack by a bear, Elam struggles to survive in a Comanche village and find his way back to Cheyenne.
Directed by: Clark Johnson · Written by: Max Hurwitz · Starring: Common, Brent Briscoe, Mo Brings Plenty, Michael Horse
4x07 Elam Ferguson
Sep 13, 2014 · 41 min · ★ 8.9
Cullen attempts to reconnect with Elam upon his return. Durant takes matters into his own hands while putting an old problem to rest.
Directed by: Rod Lurie · Written by: Mark Richard, Tom Brady · Starring: Common, Chelah Horsdal, Tayden Marks, Sara Canning
4x08 Under Color of Law
Sep 20, 2014 · 41 min · ★ 8.2
Cullen makes a decision to ensure his family's safety. Campbell hires a new federal marshal to clean up the streets.
Starring: James Shanklin, Chelah Horsdal, Tayden Marks, Kevin Davey
4x09 Two Trains
Sep 27, 2014 · 41 min · ★ 8.5
Cullen goes head to head with the new marshal to recover his arrested railroad workers. Campbell confronts Louise over a story.
Directing: Marvin V. Rush · Writing: Bruce Marshall Romans · Starring: Chelah Horsdal, Tayden Marks, Kevin Davey, Jonathan Scarfe
4x10 Return to Hell
Oct 4, 2014 · 41 min · ★ 9.1
Cullen, Durant, and Campbell try to negotiate a settlement on how the streets will be policed. An act of terror strikes Cheyenne.
Directed by: Billy Gierhart · Written by: Jami O'Brien · Starring: Tim Guinee, Tayden Marks, Kevin Davey, Jonathan Scarfe
4x11 Bleeding Kansas
Nov 8, 2014 · 41 min · ★ 8.2
Cullen and Durant fight to save the life of a criminal. Meanwhile, Louise tries to provide support as Ruth copes with a great loss.
Directing: Seith Mann · Writing: Michael C. Martin
4x12 Thirteen Steps
Nov 15, 2014 · 41 min · ★ 8.2
Cullen grapples with Ruth's unexpected decision; Louise jeopardizes her reputation to fight for a story she believes in.
Directed by: Roxann Dawson · Written by: Tom Brady
4x13 Further West Season Finale
Nov 22, 2014 · 41 min · ★ 8.2
As the railroad prepares to leave Cheyenne behind, Cullen returns to Fort Smith to retrieve his family.
Directed by Adam Davidson · Starring Julian Richings