Hell on Wheels· Season 5
Hell on Wheels — Season 5
All 14 episodes in airing order, with first-run dates and viewer ratings.
- 01
Cullen is in California with the Central Pacific Railroad, and must deal with the new workers.
- 02
Cullen enlists new workers to help him move a locomotive on a sled.
- 03
Cullen must deal with the violence in Chinatown, caused by disgruntled workers.
- 04
Cullen solves a Chinese labor strike in the wake of violence. Meanwhile, Durant pulls Mickey deeper into Union Pacific business.
- 05
Unexpected violence erupts in Chinatown during the festival of Tin Hau Don; Cullen confronts the Swede; and Durant involves Maggie in his latest scheme.
- 06
Cullen and Mei take a dangerous journey through the California wilderness, escorting precious cargo. Meanwhile, Eva nurses Louise back to health.
- 07
Cullen and Durant reunite in Salt Lake City to meet with President Grant about the future of the railroad. Meanwhile, Swede enacts his plan against the Mormons.
- 08
The Swede's murderous rampage on the Hatch homestead results in a long overdue showdown with Cullen.
- 09
Cullen faces life-changing decisions in Utah as Truckee adapts to life without him. Meanwhile, Durant's lies compromise his new partner.
- 10
Cullen's nitroglycerin experiment provides an explosive backdrop for the railroad life in Truckee. Meanwhile, Durant's plan turns deadly.
- 11
Mickey's dirty business with Durant leaves him with blood on his hands. Meanwhile, Campbell's return to town complicates Louise's life.
- 12
Chang discovers Mei's secret and forces her to flee Truckee. Meanwhile, Cullen's search for her brings new realizations while exorcising old demons.
- 13
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.
- 14
The golden spike, government hearings and unpredictable actions mean new beginnings and endings for the survivors.
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