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The Best Episodes of Hell on Wheels Season 5

Every episode of Hell on Wheels Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hell on Wheels Season 5!

The Best Episodes of Hell on Wheels Season 5

The epic story of post-Civil War America, focusing on Cullen Bohannon, a Confederate soldier who sets out to exact revenge on the Union soldiers who...

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  1. 8.9/10(781 votes)

    #1 - Two Soldiers

    S5:E8

    The Swede's murderous rampage on the Hatch homestead results in a long overdue showdown with Cullen.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  2. 8.8/10(679 votes)

    #2 - Done

    S5:E14

    The golden spike, government hearings and unpredictable actions mean new beginnings and endings for the survivors.

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    Director:N/A
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  3. 8.7/10(559 votes)

    #3 - Railroad Men

    S5:E13

    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.

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    Director:N/A
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  4. 8.6/10(586 votes)

    #4 - False Prophets

    S5:E7

    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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  5. 8.5/10(564 votes)

    #5 - Gambit

    S5:E11

    Mickey's dirty business with Durant leaves him with blood on his hands. Meanwhile, Campbell's return to town complicates Louise's life.

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  6. 8.3/10(618 votes)

    #6 - Mei Mei

    S5:E2

    Cullen and Fong find themselves in peril as they transport a locomotive over the Sierra Nevada mountains. The Swede gains Phineas' trust.

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  8. 8.3/10(516 votes)

    #7 - Any Sum Within Reason

    S5:E12

    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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    Director:N/A
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  9. 8.1/10(533 votes)

    #8 - Elixir of Life

    S5:E5

    Unexpected violence erupts in Chinatown during the festival of Tin Hau Don; Cullen confronts the Swede; and Durant involves Maggie in his latest scheme.

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  10. 8.1/10(504 votes)

    #9 - 61 Degrees

    S5:E10

    Cullen's nitroglycerin experiment provides an explosive backdrop for the railroad life in Truckee. Durant's plan turns deadly.

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  11. 8.0/10(625 votes)

    #10 - Chinatown

    S5:E1

    Cullen is in California with the Central Pacific Railroad, and must deal with the new workers.

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  12. 8.0/10(525 votes)

    #11 - Return to the Garden

    S5:E9

    Cullen faces life-changing decisions in Utah as Truckee adapts to life without him.

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  13. 7.9/10(529 votes)

    #12 - White Justice

    S5:E3

    Cullen contends with violence in Chinatown set off by disgruntled railroad workers. Meanwhile, the Swede manipulates Phineas in his plot against the Mormons.

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  14. 7.9/10(531 votes)

    #13 - Struck

    S5:E4

    Cullen solves a Chinese labor strike in the wake of violence. Meanwhile, Durant pulls Mickey deeper into Union Pacific business.

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    Director:Clark Johnson
  15. 7.8/10(542 votes)

    #14 - Hungry Ghosts

    S5:E6

    Cullen and Mei escort precious cargo through the California wilderness; Eva nurses Louise back to health.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Two Soldiers" is the best rated episode of "Hell on Wheels" season 5. It scored 8.9/10 based on 781 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/11/2016. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Done".