Episode
Hell on Wheels: Chinatown
Overview
Cullen is in California with the Central Pacific Railroad, and must deal with the new workers.
Details
- Series
- Hell on Wheels
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2015-07-18
Episode context
Chinatown is Episode 1 in Season 5 of Hell on Wheels. It aired on 2015-07-18.
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Episode 3: White Justice
Cullen contends with violence in Chinatown set off by disgruntled railroad workers. Meanwhile, the Swede manipulates Phineas in his plot against the Mormons.
Episode 4: Struck
Cullen solves a Chinese labor strike in the wake of violence. Meanwhile, Durant pulls Mickey deeper into Union Pacific business.
Episode 5: Elixir of Life
Unexpected violence erupts in Chinatown during the festival of Tin Hau Don; Cullen confronts the Swede; and Durant involves Maggie in his latest scheme.
Episode 6: Hungry Ghosts
Cullen and Mei escort precious cargo through the California wilderness; Eva nurses Louise back to health.
Episode 7: False Prophets
Cullen and Durant meet with President Grant to discuss the future of the railroad; the Swede puts his plan against the Mormons in action.
Episode 8: Two Soldiers
The Swede's murderous rampage on the Hatch homestead results in a long overdue showdown with Cullen.
Episode 9: Return to the Garden
Cullen faces life-changing decisions in Utah as Truckee adapts to life without him.
Episode 10: 61 Degrees
Cullen's nitroglycerin experiment provides an explosive backdrop for the railroad life in Truckee. Durant's plan turns deadly.
Episode 11: Gambit
Mickey's dirty business with Durant leaves him with blood on his hands. Meanwhile, Campbell's return to town complicates Louise's life.
Episode 12: Any Sum Within Reason
Chang discovers Mei's secret and forces her to flee Truckee. Meanwhile, Cullen's search for her brings new realizations while exorcising old demons.