Hell on Wheels

S4, E5

Life's a Mystery

TV-14

The arrival of a dangerous stranger stirs up old feelings in Cullen and puts his family at risk. The Swede faces consequences at Fort Smith.

Full Episode

Original Air Date: August 30, 2014

Talked About Scene: Episode 405: Hell on Wheels: Life's a Mystery

Sidney's attempt to escape from Marcos and his men results in a bloodbath.

Inside Episode 405: Hell on Wheels: Life's a Mystery

Cullen's burgeoning friendship with Sidney Snow is threatened when he discovers how dangerous Sidney truly is, while Mickey revels in his newfound freedom from Campbell and Jessup.

Sneak Peek: Episode 405: Hell on Wheels: Life's a Mystery

Don't miss the next episode of Hell on Wheels, Sat., August 30th at 9/8c.

S4, E1

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.

S4, E2

Escape from the Garden

Cullen challenges The Swede as he plans his exit from Fort Smith. A new adversary arrives and makes his presence felt in Cheyenne.

S4, E3

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.

S4, E4

Reckoning

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

S4, E5

Life's a Mystery

The arrival of a dangerous stranger stirs up old feelings in Cullen and puts his family at risk. The Swede faces consequences at Fort Smith.

S4, E6

Bear Man

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

S4, E7

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.

S4, E8

Under Color of Law

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

S4, E9

Two Trains

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

S4, E10

Return to Hell

Cullen, Durant, and Campbell negotiate toward a settlement for policing the streets as an act of terror strikes Cheyenne.

S4, E11

Bleeding Kansas

Cullen and Durant fight to save the life of a criminal. Louise tries to provide support as Ruth copes with a great loss.

S4, E12

Thirteen Steps

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

S4, E13

Further West

As the railroad prepares to summit Sherman Peak and leave Cheyenne behind, Cullen returns to Fort Smith to retrieve his family.

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