John Campbell is a fictional character portrayed by Jake Weber in the TV series Hell on Wheels.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled The Elusive Eden (season 4), they were 51 years old.
They appear in 15 episodes out of a total of 57 aired and have accumulated 120 positive votes.
Episodes15
The Elusive Eden
episode S4.E1 august 2014Cullen awaits the birth of his baby, laboring under The Swede's thumb at Fort Smith. Durant deals with the fallout from a railroad accident.
Escape from the Garden
episode S4.E2 august 2014Cullen challenges The Swede as he plans his exit from Fort Smith. A new adversary arrives and makes his presence felt in Cheyenne.
Chicken Hill
episode S4.E3 august 2014Cullen returns to Cheyenne. After being considered dead his return is a shock for many. Bohannan meets a few old friends and makes new enemies whilst trying to get his old job back from Durant.
Reckoning
episode S4.E4 august 2014Cullen attempts to find a way for the railroad to pass over the mountains for Durant. As a Mormon, Naomi has her own struggles settling into Cheyenne. Brother Hatch continues to suspect the Swede of fraud and murder.
Life's a Mystery
episode S4.E5 august 2014The arrival of a dangerous stranger stirs up old feelings in Cullen and puts his family at risk. The Swede faces consequences at Fort Smith.
Elam Ferguson
episode S4.E7 september 2014Durant seeks revenge for his attack. Bear Killer (Elam) returns to Cheyenne trying to sell the female slaves he has. Due to Campbells presence, Cullen and Eva attempt to convince Elam of where he is and what will happen if he sell slaves.
Under Color of Law
episode S4.E8 september 2014Naomi's unrest forces Cullen to take her and William back to the Mormon settlement at Ft. Smith. Campbell deputizes several undesirables in response to the deaths of his Marshals. The Swede is forgiven for his wrong-doings.
Two Trains
episode S4.E9 september 2014Cullen attempts to make a stand to free Durant and the rest of the prisoners after Campbell decides to transport them back east. The only thing standing in his way is Snow and his men.
Return to Hell
episode S4.E10 october 2014Cullen, Durant and Campbell come together in order to discuss a means by which to provide protection to the citizens of Cheyenne. They must return a sense of well-being to the town after a disturbing act of violence takes place.
Bleeding Kansas
episode S4.E11 november 2014Cullen and Durant work together to save the life of a criminal; Louise supports Ruth as she copes with a loss.
Thirteen Steps
episode S4.E12 november 2014Cullen struggles with Ruth's unexpected decision; Louise risks her reputation to fight for a story she believes in.
Further West
episode S4.E13 november 2014As the railroad prepares to leave Cheyenne behind after Sherman Peak; Cullen returns to Fort Smith to get his family.
Any Sum Within Reason
episode S5.E12 july 2016Durant's plot to ransom himself takes an unexpected turn when Campbell arrives in town with the Cavalry to coordinate a rescue operation.
Railroad Men
episode S5.E13 july 2016The race to Ogden is coming to an end but when Cullen finds out that the workers are missing it seems impossible to finish first.
Done
episode S5.E14 july 2016Government hearings, incalculable actions and the golden spike breed new beginnings and endings for those left standing.
- The Elusive Eden
- Escape from the Garden
- Chicken Hill
- Reckoning
- Life's a Mystery
- Elam Ferguson
- Under Color of Law
- Two Trains
- Return to Hell
- Bleeding Kansas
- Thirteen Steps
- Further West
- Any Sum Within Reason
- Railroad Men
- Done
Best moments10
- Naomi's unrest forces Cullen to take her and William back to the Mormon settlement at Ft. Smith. Campbell deputizes several undesirables in response to the deaths of his Marshals. The Swede is forgiven for his wrong-doings.
- Cullen challenges The Swede as he plans his exit from Fort Smith. A new adversary arrives and makes his presence felt in Cheyenne.
- Cullen struggles with Ruth's unexpected decision; Louise risks her reputation to fight for a story she believes in.
- The race to Ogden is coming to an end but when Cullen finds out that the workers are missing it seems impossible to finish first.
- Cullen returns to Cheyenne. After being considered dead his return is a shock for many. Bohannan meets a few old friends and makes new enemies whilst trying to get his old job back from Durant.
- Cullen attempts to find a way for the railroad to pass over the mountains for Durant. As a Mormon, Naomi has her own struggles settling into Cheyenne. Brother Hatch continues to suspect the Swede of fraud and murder.
- Cullen and Durant work together to save the life of a criminal; Louise supports Ruth as she copes with a loss.
- As the railroad prepares to leave Cheyenne behind after Sherman Peak; Cullen returns to Fort Smith to get his family.
- 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.
- 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.
- Under Color of Law
- Escape from the Garden
- Thirteen Steps
- Railroad Men
- Chicken Hill
- Reckoning
- Bleeding Kansas
- Further West
- The Elusive Eden
- Life's a Mystery