The Best Episodes of Hell on Wheels Season 5

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

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

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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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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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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

Writer: John Romano, Miki Johnson

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

Writer: Tom Brady, John Wirth

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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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

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

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

Director: David Straiton

Writer: Jami O'Brien

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

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

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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

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

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