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 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 killed his wife. His journey takes him west to Hell on Wheels, a dangerous, raucous, lawless melting pot of a town that travels with and services the construction of the first transcontinental railroad, an engineering feat unprecedented for its time.
Season 5 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Hell on Wheels" season 5 is "Chinatown", rated 8/10 from 599 user votes. It was directed by David Straiton and written by Jami O'Brien. "Chinatown" aired on 7/18/2015 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Mei Mei".
8.0/10 599 votes#1 - Chinatown
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 7/18/2015
Cullen is in California with the Central Pacific Railroad, and must deal with the new workers.
Director: David Straiton
Writer: Jami O'Brien
8.3/10 595 votes#2 - Mei Mei
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 7/25/2015
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
Writer: John Wirth, Tom Brady
7.9/10 507 votes#3 - White Justice
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 8/1/2015
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
8.0/10 509 votes#4 - Struck
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 8/8/2015
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
8.1/10 507 votes#5 - Elixir of Life
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 8/15/2015
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
7.8/10 518 votes#6 - Hungry Ghosts
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 8/22/2015
Cullen and Mei escort precious cargo through the California wilderness; Eva nurses Louise back to health.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.6/10 565 votes#7 - False Prophets
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 8/29/2015
Cullen and Durant meet with President Grant to discuss the future of the railroad; the Swede puts his plan against the Mormons in action.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.9/10 753 votes#8 - Two Soldiers
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 6/11/2016
The Swede's murderous rampage on the Hatch homestead results in a long overdue showdown with Cullen.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 505 votes#9 - Return to the Garden
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 6/18/2016
Cullen faces life-changing decisions in Utah as Truckee adapts to life without him.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 487 votes#10 - 61 Degrees
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 6/25/2016
Cullen's nitroglycerin experiment provides an explosive backdrop for the railroad life in Truckee. Durant's plan turns deadly.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/10 543 votes#11 - Gambit
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 7/2/2016
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
Writer: John Romano, Miki Johnson
8.3/10 495 votes#12 - Any Sum Within Reason
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 7/9/2016
Chang discovers Mei's secret and forces her to flee Truckee. Meanwhile, Cullen's search for her brings new realizations while exorcising old demons.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.7/10 540 votes#13 - Railroad Men
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 7/16/2016
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/10 657 votes#14 - Done
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 7/23/2016
The golden spike, government hearings and unpredictable actions mean new beginnings and endings for the survivors.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A