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

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

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

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.

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.

Cullen attempts to reconnect with Elam upon his return. Durant takes matters into his own hands while putting an old problem to rest.

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

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