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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. Background image for Chinatown
    8.0/10(626 votes)

    #1 - Chinatown

    S5:E1

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

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  2. Background image for Mei Mei
    8.3/10(619 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.

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    7.9/10(530 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.

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    7.9/10(532 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.

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    Director:Clark Johnson
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    8.1/10(534 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.

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    7.8/10(544 votes)

    #6 - Hungry Ghosts

    S5:E6

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for False Prophets
    8.6/10(588 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Two Soldiers
    8.9/10(785 votes)

    #8 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Return to the Garden
    8.0/10(527 votes)

    #9 - Return to the Garden

    S5:E9

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for 61 Degrees
    8.1/10(507 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Gambit
    8.5/10(567 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.

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    8.3/10(519 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Railroad Men
    8.7/10(561 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.8/10(682 votes)

    #14 - Done

    S5:E14

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Chinatown" is the best rated episode of "Hell on Wheels" season 5. It scored 8/10 based on 626 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".