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.
Air date: 2014-08-02
Overview: 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.
Air date: 2014-08-09
Overview: As Cullen plans an exit from Fort Smith, he challenges The Swede; when a new adversary arrives, Cheyenne feels his presence.
Air date: 2014-08-16
Overview: 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.
Air date: 2014-08-23
Overview: Cullen deals with trouble at home as he takes railroad matters into his own hands. Campbell makes a move against Durant and Mickey.
Air date: 2014-08-30
Overview: Cullens's family is at risk when a stranger arrives, stirring up old feelings; The Swede faces the consequences.
Air date: 2014-09-06
Overview: Following an attack by a bear, Elam struggles to survive in a Comanche village and find his way back to Cheyenne.
Air date: 2014-09-13
Overview: Cullen attempts to reconnect with Elam upon his return. Durant takes matters into his own hands while putting an old problem to rest.
Air date: 2014-09-20
Overview: Cullen makes a decision to ensure his family's safety. Campbell hires a new federal marshal to clean up the streets.
Air date: 2014-09-27
Overview: Cullen goes head to head with the new marshal to recover his arrested railroad workers. Campbell confronts Louise over a story.
Air date: 2014-10-04
Overview: Cullen, Durant, and Campbell try to negotiate a settlement on how the streets will be policed. An act of terror strikes Cheyenne.
Air date: 2014-11-08
Overview: Cullen and Durant fight to save the life of a criminal. Meanwhile, Louise tries to provide support as Ruth copes with a great loss.
Air date: 2014-11-15
Overview: Cullen grapples with Ruth's unexpected decision; Louise jeopardizes her reputation to fight for a story she believes in.
Air date: 2014-11-22
Overview: As the railroad prepares to leave Cheyenne behind in the Season 4 finale, Cullen returns to Fort Smith to retrieve his family.
