Episode
Hell on Wheels: Railroad Men
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- Hell on Wheels
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 13
- Air date
- 2016-07-16
Episode context
Railroad Men is Episode 13 in Season 5 of Hell on Wheels. It aired on 2016-07-16.
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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.
Episode 14: Done
The golden spike, government hearings and unpredictable actions mean new beginnings and endings for the survivors.
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Episode 10: 61 Degrees
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Episode 9: Return to the Garden
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Episode 8: Two Soldiers
The Swede's murderous rampage on the Hatch homestead results in a long overdue showdown with Cullen.
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 6: Hungry Ghosts
Cullen and Mei escort precious cargo through the California wilderness; Eva nurses Louise back to health.
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 4: Struck
Cullen solves a Chinese labor strike in the wake of violence. Meanwhile, Durant pulls Mickey deeper into Union Pacific business.
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 2: Mei Mei
Cullen and Fong find themselves in peril as they transport a locomotive over the Sierra Nevada mountains. The Swede gains Phineas' trust.