Hell On Wheels

2010 • AMC
4.8
6.21K reviews
TV-MA
Rating
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Season 5 episodes (14)

1 Chinatown
7/18/15
Season-only
Cullen is in California with the Central Pacific Railroad building east through the mountains. He contends with the strange new world of Chinese workers, rowdy Irishmen, and bosses. Word that the Hatches are Mormon apostates comes in from Salt Lake City. 2015 Entertainment One Television USA Inc.
2 Mei Mei
7/25/15
Season-only
Cullen enlists a crew of Chinese workers to help him move a locomotive from Truckee to the Summit Tunnel on a sled. An accident forces Cullen and Fong to work together to survive. Swede and Phineas fight for survival after Cullen banishes them to the high country on snow-shoveling patrol. 2015 Entertainment One Television USA Inc.
3 White Justice
8/1/15
Season-only
Cullen contends with violence in Chinatown set off by disgruntled railroad workers. The Swede manipulates Phineas in his plot against the Mormons. 2015 Entertainment One Television USA Inc.
4 Struck
8/8/15
Season-only
In the wake of the violence, Cullen solves a Chinese labor strike; Mickey is pulled deeper into Union Pacific Business. 2015 Entertainment One Television USA Inc.
5 Elixir of Life
8/15/15
Season-only
Unexpected violence strikes during the festival of Tin Hau Don in Chinatown. Cullen confronts The Swede. Durant involves Maggie in his latest scheme. 2015 Entertainment One Television USA Inc.
6 Hungry Ghosts
8/22/15
Season-only
Cullen and Mei take a dangerous journey through the California wilderness, escorting precious cargo. Eva nurses Louise back to health. 2015 Entertainment One Television USA Inc.
7 False Prophets
8/29/15
Season-only
Cullen and Durant reunite in Salt Lake City to meet with President Grant over the future of the railroad. Swede enacts his plan against the Mormons. 2015 Entertainment One Television USA Inc.
8 Two Soldiers
6/11/16
Season-only
The premiere sees the Swede's murderous rampage on the Hatch homestead resulting in a long overdue showdown with Cullen.
9 Return to the Garden
6/18/16
Season-only
Cullen faces life-changing decisions in Utah as Truckee adapts to life without him. Durant's lies compromise his new partner.
10 61 Degrees
6/25/16
Season-only
Cullen's nitroglycerin experiment provides an explosive backdrop for the railroad life in Truckee. Durant's plan turns deadly.
11 Gambit
7/2/16
Season-only
Mickey's dirty business with Durant leaves him with blood on his hands. Campbell's return to town complicates Louise's life.
12 Any Sum Within Reason
7/9/16
Season-only
Chang discovers Mei's secret and forces her to flee Truckee. Cullen's search for her brings new realizations while exorcising old demons.
13 Railroad Men
7/16/16
Season-only
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 Done
7/23/16
Season-only
The golden spike, government hearings, and unpredictable actions mean new beginnings and endings for the survivors of Hell on Wheels.

About this show

AMC's Hell on Wheels is a powerful story that captures the intensity and inspiration of the American West at a time when nothing less than the future of the nation was at stake. Set in post-Civil War America, Hell on Wheels tells the story of ex-Confederate soldier Cullen Bohannon and his quest for revenge over the wartime death of his wife during the construction of the first Transcontinental Railroad.

Ratings and reviews

4.8
6.21K reviews
bjr adrian
October 27, 2015
This show has some fierce, die hard fans. I first watched it 1 year ago. Sadly, it's final shows are coming up summer 2016. I don't like the split season either, but that's the way it is. It's clear that there are some old scores to settle. Fierce/diehard fans want more episodes, but we understand the actors want to go onto other things. Before summer 2016 arrives, I am somehow going to view the entire show, from season 1, episode 1. That project should answer a lot of questions. Enjoy!
7 people found this review helpful
Sheldon and Sara Bartel
October 8, 2014
A really great series that has original historical context. As a resident of Wyoming I appreciate the importance and influence of rail in the development of our state. The Wyoming Territory - right on, the provisional governor Campbell (there is a Campbell County) - right on, screwing the Native Americans over (sadly) - right on, the strong women - right on (WY was the first state to give women the right to vote), and the drive to self determination aka personal responsibility - right on. Bring on Season 5!
A Google user
October 3, 2012
Watched all the episodes so far and its good. I think it can be a little bit slow at times, but overall it's worth renting the series especially if you enjoy watching the full seasons without commericals like myself.
3 people found this review helpful