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Hell on Wheels
S4, E5
Life's a Mystery
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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.
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Original Air Date: August 30, 2014
Video Extras from This Episode
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.
More Full Episodes From This Season
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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