Hell on Wheels

Season 4

13 episodes 6 seasons

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.

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Hell on Wheels Season 4 released on August 2, 2014.

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S04E01 Aired August 02, 2014

The Elusive Eden

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.

S04E02 Aired August 09, 2014

Escape From the Garden

As Cullen plans an exit from Fort Smith, he challenges The Swede; when a new adversary arrives, Cheyenne feels his presence.

S04E03 Aired August 16, 2014

Chicken Hill

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.

S04E04 Aired August 23, 2014

Reckoning

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

S04E05 Aired August 30, 2014

Life's a Mystery

Cullens's family is at risk when a stranger arrives, stirring up old feelings; The Swede faces the consequences.

S04E06 Aired September 06, 2014

Bear Man

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

S04E07 Aired September 13, 2014

Elam Ferguson

Cullen attempts to reconnect with Elam upon his return. Durant takes matters into his own hands while putting an old problem to rest.

S04E08 Aired September 20, 2014

Under Color of Law

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

S04E09 Aired September 27, 2014

Two Trains

Cullen goes head to head with the new marshal to recover his arrested railroad workers. Campbell confronts Louise over a story.

S04E10 Aired October 04, 2014

Return to Hell

Cullen, Durant, and Campbell try to negotiate a settlement on how the streets will be policed; an act of terror strikes Cheyenne.

S04E11 Aired November 08, 2014

Bleeding Kansas

Cullen and Durant work to save the life of a criminal; Louise supports Ruth as she copes with a loss.

S04E12 Aired November 15, 2014

Thirteen Steps

Cullen grapples with Ruth's unexpected decision; Louise jeopardizes her reputation to fight for a story she believes in.

S04E13 Aired November 22, 2014

Further West

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