The Best Episodes of Hell on Wheels Season 5

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8.9/10(866 votes)
#1 - Two Soldiers
S5:E86/11/2016
The Swede's murderous rampage on the Hatch homestead results in a long overdue showdown with Cullen.
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8.8/10(752 votes)
#2 - Done
S5:E147/23/2016
The golden spike, government hearings and unpredictable actions mean new beginnings and endings for the survivors.
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8.7/10(619 votes)
#3 - Railroad Men
S5:E137/16/2016
The race to finish the railroad comes down to inches, forcing all parties to contemplate the end of the line, and what the future holds for them.
Director:Jeremy Webb
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Jeremy Webb
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8.6/10(643 votes)
#4 - False Prophets
S5:E78/29/2015
Cullen and Durant meet with President Grant to discuss the future of the railroad; the Swede puts his plan against the Mormons in action.
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8.5/10(622 votes)
#5 - Gambit
S5:E117/2/2016
Mickey's dirty business with Durant leaves him with blood on his hands. Meanwhile, Campbell's return to town complicates Louise's life.
Director:Adam Davidson
Writers:John Romano, Miki Johnson
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Director:Adam Davidson
Writers:John Romano, Miki Johnson
8.3/10(676 votes)
#6 - Mei Mei
S5:E27/25/2015
Cullen and Fong find themselves in peril as they transport a locomotive over the Sierra Nevada mountains. The Swede gains Phineas' trust.
Director:Billy Gierhart
Writers:Tom Brady, John Wirth
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Director:Billy Gierhart
Writers:Tom Brady, John Wirth

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8.3/10(575 votes)
#7 - Any Sum Within Reason
S5:E127/9/2016
Chang discovers Mei's secret and forces her to flee Truckee. Meanwhile, Cullen's search for her brings new realizations while exorcising old demons.
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8.1/10(589 votes)
#8 - Elixir of Life
S5:E58/15/2015
Unexpected violence erupts in Chinatown during the festival of Tin Hau Don; Cullen confronts the Swede; and Durant involves Maggie in his latest scheme.
Director:Karen Gaviola
Writer:Michael Saltzman
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Director:Karen Gaviola
Writer:Michael Saltzman
8.1/10(560 votes)
#9 - 61 Degrees
S5:E106/25/2016
Cullen's nitroglycerin experiment provides an explosive backdrop for the railroad life in Truckee. Durant's plan turns deadly.
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8.0/10(688 votes)
#10 - Chinatown
S5:E17/18/2015
Cullen is in California with the Central Pacific Railroad, and must deal with the new workers.
Director:David Straiton
Writer:Jami O'Brien
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Director:David Straiton
Writer:Jami O'Brien
8.0/10(586 votes)
#11 - Struck
S5:E48/8/2015
Cullen solves a Chinese labor strike in the wake of violence. Meanwhile, Durant pulls Mickey deeper into Union Pacific business.
Director:Clark Johnson
Writer:Max Hurwitz
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Director:Clark Johnson
Writer:Max Hurwitz
8.0/10(579 votes)
#12 - Return to the Garden
S5:E96/18/2016
Cullen faces life-changing decisions in Utah as Truckee adapts to life without him.
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Writer:Unknown
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7.9/10(584 votes)
#13 - White Justice
S5:E38/1/2015
Cullen contends with violence in Chinatown set off by disgruntled railroad workers. Meanwhile, the Swede manipulates Phineas in his plot against the Mormons.
Director:David Straiton
Writer:John Romano
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Director:David Straiton
Writer:John Romano
7.8/10(597 votes)
#14 - Hungry Ghosts
S5:E68/22/2015
Cullen and Mei escort precious cargo through the California wilderness; Eva nurses Louise back to health.
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