The BEST Episodes of Breaking Bad

When Walter White, a chemistry teacher, is diagnosed with Stage III cancer and given a prognosis of two years left to live, he chooses to enter a dangerous world of drugs and crime with the intent to secure his family's financial security.

#1 - Felina

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired Sep 29, 2013

All bad things must come to an end.

9.04

13,074 votes

Directors: Vince Gilligan

Writers: Vince Gilligan

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#2 - Face Off

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired Oct 9, 2011

Walt and Jesse team up to take on Gus. With Saul's help, Walt finds an unexpected ally.

8.79

13,737 votes

Directors: Vince Gilligan

Writers: Vince Gilligan

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#3 - Ozymandias

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired Sep 15, 2013

Everyone copes with radically changed circumstances.

8.75

12,577 votes

Directors: Rian Johnson

Writers: Moira Walley-Beckett

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#4 - To'hajiilee

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired Sep 8, 2013

Things heat up for Walt in unexpected ways.

8.63

11,846 votes

Directors: Michelle MacLaren

Writers: George Mastras

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#5 - Full Measure

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired Jun 13, 2010

With Jesse on the run, Walt negotiates a bargain with Gus and concocts a plan to provide for his and Jesse's safety.

8.58

14,140 votes

Directors: Vince Gilligan

Writers: Vince Gilligan

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#6 - Salud

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired Sep 18, 2011

Walt's family worries when he doesn't turn up for Walter, Jr.'s 16th birthday. Jesse is forced to put his lab skills to the test without Walt's help.

8.51

12,965 votes

Directors: Michelle MacLaren

Writers: Gennifer Hutchison, Peter Gould

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#7 - Dead Freight

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired Aug 12, 2012

Walt's team must get creative to obtain the materials they need to continue their operation.

8.45

12,515 votes

Directors: George Mastras

Writers: George Mastras

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#8 - Blood Money

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired Aug 11, 2013

As Walt and Jesse adjust to life out of the business, Hank grapples with a troubling lead.

8.44

11,797 votes

Directors: Bryan Cranston

Writers: Peter Gould

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#9 - Crawl Space

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired Sep 25, 2011

Walt takes drastic action to protect his secret and Gus. Skyler's efforts to solve Ted's financial problems hit a wall.

8.43

13,054 votes

Directors: Scott Winant

Writers: George Mastras, Sam Catlin

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#10 - One Minute

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired May 2, 2010

Hank's increasing volatility forces a confrontation with Jesse and trouble at work. Skyler pressures Walt to make a deal. Gus' actions have severe consequences.

8.42

13,817 votes

Directors: Michelle MacLaren

Writers: Thomas Schnauz

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#11 - Half Measures

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired Jun 6, 2010

Jesse lashes out. Fearing for Jesse's safety, Walt takes drastic action to intervene. A tragic event leads to a shocking confrontation.

8.41

14,148 votes

Directors: Adam Bernstein

Writers: Peter Gould, Sam Catlin

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#12 - Granite State

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired Sep 22, 2013

Events set in motion long ago move toward a conclusion.

8.40

11,367 votes

Directors: Peter Gould

Writers: Peter Gould

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#13 - Gliding Over All

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired Sep 2, 2012

Walt ties up loose ends. Seeing the evidence of his success, he makes a startling and dangerous decision.

8.37

12,432 votes

Directors: Michelle MacLaren

Writers: Moira Walley-Beckett

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#14 - Confessions

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired Aug 25, 2013

Jesse decides to make a change, while Walt and Skyler try to deal with an unexpected demand.

8.33

11,611 votes

Directors: Michael Slovis

Writers: Gennifer Hutchison

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#15 - Say My Name

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired Aug 26, 2012

Walt takes control of business matters as Mike grapples with the consequences of his actions.

8.26

11,875 votes

Directors: Thomas Schnauz

Writers: Thomas Schnauz

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#16 - End Times

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired Oct 2, 2011

Hank pushes Gomez to pursue one last lead, while Walt struggles to protect the family. Jesse gets alarming news and rushes to meet with Walt.

8.25

13,241 votes

Directors: Vince Gilligan

Writers: Moira Walley-Beckett, Thomas Schnauz

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#17 - Crazy Handful of Nothin'

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired Mar 2, 2008

The side effects of chemo begin to plague Walt. Meanwhile, the DEA rounds up suspected dealers.

8.24

16,137 votes

Directors: Bronwen Hughes

Writers: George Mastras

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#18 - Hermanos

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired Sep 4, 2011

Skyler develops an unusual solution to her money troubles. Hank enlists Walt to investigate a theory. Walt’s impatience with Jesse grows.

8.17

12,284 votes

Directors: Johan B. Renck

Writers: George Mastras, Sam Catlin

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#19 - Box Cutter

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired Jul 17, 2011

Walt and Jesse face the deadly consequences of their actions. Skyler deals with a puzzling disappearance, as Marie struggles to help Hank with his recovery.

8.15

13,822 votes

Directors: Adam Bernstein

Writers: Vince Gilligan

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#20 - ABQ

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired May 31, 2009

Walt's lies have pushed Skyler to her limit. Jesse self-destructs after a personal blow, forcing Walt to come to his aid. Donald's grief leads to tragedy.

8.15

13,991 votes

Directors: Adam Bernstein

Writers: Vince Gilligan

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#21 - Rabid Dog

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired Sep 1, 2013

An unusual strategy starts to bear fruit, while plans are set in motion that could change everything.

8.14

10,858 votes

Directors: Sam Catlin

Writers: Sam Catlin

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#22 - A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired Mar 9, 2008

Walter accepts his new identity as a drug dealer. Elsewhere, Jesse decides to put his aunt's house on the market and Marie throws Skyler a baby shower.

8.13

15,916 votes

Directors: Tim Hunter

Writers: Peter Gould

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#23 - Live Free or Die

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired Jul 15, 2012

As Walt deals with the aftermath of the Casa Tranquila explosion, Hank works to wrap up his investigation of Gus' empire.

8.12

12,280 votes

Directors: Michael Slovis

Writers: Vince Gilligan

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#24 - Buyout

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired Aug 19, 2012

Walt, Jesse, and Mike struggle over the future of their business, as occupational hazards weigh on Jesse.

8.12

11,265 votes

Directors: Colin Bucksey

Writers: Gennifer Hutchison

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#25 - Buried

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired Aug 18, 2013

While Skyler's past catches up with her, Walt covers his tracks. Jesse continues to struggle with his guilt.

8.11

11,187 votes

Directors: Michelle MacLaren

Writers: Thomas Schnauz

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