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.
Showing Season 4 of 6
Season 4
2014
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.
01. The Elusive Eden
2014-08-02
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.
02. Escape from the Garden
2014-08-09
As Cullen plans an exit from Fort Smith, he challenges The Swede; when a new adversary arrives, Cheyenne feels his presence.
03. Chicken Hill
2014-08-16
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.
04. Reckoning
2014-08-23
Cullen deals with trouble at home as he takes railroad matters into his own hands. Campbell makes a move against Durant and Mickey.
05. Life's a Mystery
2014-08-30
Cullens's family is at risk when a stranger arrives, stirring up old feelings; The Swede faces the consequences.
06. Bear Man
2014-09-06
Following an attack by a bear, Elam struggles to survive in a Comanche village and find his way back to Cheyenne.
07. Elam Ferguson
2014-09-13
Cullen attempts to reconnect with Elam upon his return. Durant takes matters into his own hands while putting an old problem to rest.
08. Under Color of Law
2014-09-20
Cullen makes a decision to ensure his family's safety. Campbell hires a new federal marshal to clean up the streets.
09. Two Trains
2014-09-27
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
2014-10-04
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
2014-11-08
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
2014-11-15
Cullen grapples with Ruth's unexpected decision; Louise jeopardizes her reputation to fight for a story she believes in.
13. Further West
2014-11-22
As the railroad prepares to leave Cheyenne behind in the Season 4 finale, Cullen returns to Fort Smith to retrieve his family.
