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The Best Episodes of Hell on Wheels Season 3

Every episode of Hell on Wheels Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hell on Wheels Season 3!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Hell on Wheels Season 3 Episode 6 - One Less Mule
    8.6/10(742 votes)

    S3:E6

    Durant files an injunction against Union Pacific, threatening Cullen's position; Elam deals with a dangerous newcomer.

    Directors:Deran Sarafian, David Straiton
    Writers:John Wirth, Lolis Eric Elie

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  2. Hell on Wheels Season 3 Episode 9 - Fathers and Sins
    8.6/10(730 votes)

    S3:E9

    With General Grant's deadline only two days away, a gang of riders attacks Cheyenne while Cullen and Elam pay Durant a visit.

    Director:Billy Gierhart
    Writers:John Wirth, Reed Steiner

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  3. Hell on Wheels Season 3 Episode 2 - Eminent Domain
    8.5/10(788 votes)

    S3:E2

    An unexpected roadblock forces Cullen to make a difficult choice as a reporter arrives in Hell on Wheels. Elam struggles with his new boss.

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:John Wirth

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  4. Hell on Wheels Season 3 Episode 10 - Get Behind the Mule
    8.3/10(769 votes)

    S3:E10

    Cullen grapples with consequences while Elam mounts a rescue attempt. Durant receives Gen. Grant and the U.P. board in Cheyenne ahead of the deadline.

    Director:Neil LaBute
    Writers:Mark Richard, Jami O'Brien

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  5. Hell on Wheels Season 3 Episode 1 - Big Bad Wolf
    8.2/10(853 votes)

    S3:E1

    After a hard winter, Cullen and Elam travel to New York to secure their positions on the railroad as Durant fights for his legacy from prison.

    Director:David Von Ancken
    Writer:Mark Richard

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  6. Hell on Wheels Season 3 Episode 3 - Range War
    8.1/10(684 votes)

    S3:E3

    Cullen and Elam search for their stolen food on the prairie; a stranger's arrival threatens Elam's family.

    Director:Dennie Gordon
    Writers:Mark Richard, Reed Steiner

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  7. Hell on Wheels Season 3 Episode 4 - The Game
    8.0/10(684 votes)

    S3:E4

    Cullen and Elam try to secure a new lumber source following a railroad accident; Durant tells Louise a secret about Cullen.

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:Jami O'Brien

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  8. Hell on Wheels Season 3 Episode 7 - Cholera
    8.0/10(677 votes)

    S3:E7

    When a cholera epidemic hits Hell on Wheels, Cullen must find fresh water before his workers die. Durant faces political fallout.

    Director:Deran Sarafian
    Writer:Tom Brady

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  9. Hell on Wheels Season 3 Episode 8 - It Happened in Boston
    8.0/10(664 votes)

    S3:E8

    After his workers defect to the Mormons, Cullen recruits Durant to help get them back. Meanwhile, Sean and Mickey's past comes back to haunt them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Hell on Wheels Season 3 Episode 5 - Searchers
    7.9/10(682 votes)

    S3:E5

    Cullen helps Elam track down a dangerous criminal; the town prepares to move down the tracks.

    Director:Neil LaBute
    Writer:Bruce Marshall Romans

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"One Less Mule" is the best rated episode of Hell on Wheels season 3. It scored 8.6/10 from 742 votes. Directed by Deran Sarafian, David Straiton and written by John Wirth, Lolis Eric Elie, it aired on September 7, 2013.