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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!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Hell on Wheels Season 5 Episode 1 - Chinatown
    8.0/10(655 votes)

    #1 - Chinatown

    S5:E1

    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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  2. Hell on Wheels Season 5 Episode 2 - Mei Mei
    8.3/10(646 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Billy Gierhart
    Writers:Tom Brady, John Wirth

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  3. Hell on Wheels Season 5 Episode 3 - White Justice
    7.9/10(554 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:David Straiton
    Writer:John Romano

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  4. Hell on Wheels Season 5 Episode 4 - Struck
    8.0/10(555 votes)

    #4 - Struck

    S5:E4

    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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  5. Hell on Wheels Season 5 Episode 5 - Elixir of Life
    8.1/10(557 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Karen Gaviola
    Writer:Michael Saltzman

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  6. Hell on Wheels Season 5 Episode 6 - Hungry Ghosts
    7.8/10(566 votes)

    #6 - Hungry Ghosts

    S5:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Hell on Wheels Season 5 Episode 7 - False Prophets
    8.6/10(610 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Hell on Wheels Season 5 Episode 8 - Two Soldiers
    8.9/10(825 votes)

    #8 - Two Soldiers

    S5:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Hell on Wheels Season 5 Episode 9 - Return to the Garden
    8.0/10(548 votes)

    #9 - Return to the Garden

    S5:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Hell on Wheels Season 5 Episode 10 - 61 Degrees
    8.1/10(529 votes)

    #10 - 61 Degrees

    S5:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Hell on Wheels Season 5 Episode 11 - Gambit
    8.5/10(587 votes)

    #11 - 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.

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writers:John Romano, Miki Johnson

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  12. Hell on Wheels Season 5 Episode 12 - Any Sum Within Reason
    8.3/10(540 votes)

    #12 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Hell on Wheels Season 5 Episode 13 - Railroad Men
    8.7/10(586 votes)

    #13 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Hell on Wheels Season 5 Episode 14 - Done
    8.8/10(712 votes)

    #14 - Done

    S5:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Chinatown" is the best rated episode of "Hell on Wheels" season 5. It scored 8/10 based on 655 votes. Directed by David Straiton and written by Jami O'Brien, it aired on 7/18/2015. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Mei Mei".