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Hell on Wheels S5E1 — Chinatown

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Hell on Wheels•Season 5•Episode 1

Chinatown

8.0/10 · 686 votesJul 18, 201541 min

Ranked #10 of 14 in Season 5•−0.3 vs season avg

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

Directed byDavid Straiton

Written byJami O'Brien

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Episode Summary

"Chinatown" is episode 1 of Hell on Wheels season 5. It scored 8.0/10 from 686 votes, ranking #10 of 14 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by David Straiton and written by Jami O'Brien, it aired on July 18, 2015.

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