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The Best Episodes Written By Kirk Ellis

Every TV Episode Written by Kirk Ellis Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Hell on Wheels
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E4

    The race is on as the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads lay down track across the U.S. bringing east and west together. Jacob Wheeler's one son, Abe, joins the railroad crew, while his other son Jacob Jr. becomes a scout for the army. Jacob's daughter Margaret and her photographer husband are captured by the Cheyenne, but her Lakota heritage saves them and they are adopted by the tribe. When the village is attacked by overzealous U.S. soldiers, many are murdered. Witnessing the brutality, Margaret decides to stay with her Cheyenne family.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kirk Ellis

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Sauce for Prayers
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    S1:E1

    As the fight for independence teeters on the brink of defeat, Benjamin Franklin and his grandson plunge into a world of intrigue and deception.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kirk Ellis

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Pride and Gout
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    S1:E3

    Bad news arrives from America. Franklin finds himself ensnared in the traps of Versailles. Temple bows down before a star.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kirk Ellis

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Small Revenge
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    S1:E4

    Franklin pays back an insult—and receives the favor of a king. A new lover catches his eye, and an old rival turns up to thwart him.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kirk Ellis

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - The Natural State of Man
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    S1:E5

    Tensions mount between Franklin and Adams. Madame Brillon asserts her power. Temple decides to fight his own war.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kirk Ellis

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Beauty and Folly
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    S1:E6

    Franklin suspects traitors are everywhere. Vergennes makes a final offer. Jacques introduces Temple to the thrill of the hunt.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kirk Ellis

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Begin by Creeping
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    S1:E7

    After victory at Yorktown, the Americans and the French plot against each other for the upper hand. Franklin is laid low at a crucial moment.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kirk Ellis

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Welcome, Mischief
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    S1:E2

    An arms operation is threatened by a ruthless opponent. The Paris police watch Franklin's every move. Temple makes a confession.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kirk Ellis

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Think of Three Things
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E8

    The future of the United States is decided by six men in a room. Franklin and Temple face a changed world.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kirk Ellis

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - A Dangerous Game
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E1

    Sam Adams is pursued by British authorities; riots break out in Boston.

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    Writer:Kirk Ellis

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Kirk Ellis Ratings Summary

"Hell on Wheels" is the best rated episode written by Kirk Ellis. It scored 9.0/10 from 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on July 8, 2005. It is rated 2.8 points higher than their second-best episode, "Sauce for Prayers".