The BEST episodes of Breaking Bad

Every episode of Breaking Bad ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. 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.

Last Updated: 3/12/2024Network: AMCStatus: Ended
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Felina
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9.05
12766 votes

#1 - Felina

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 9/29/2013

All bad things must come to an end.

Directors: Vince Gilligan
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Face Off
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8.81
13711 votes

#2 - Face Off

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/9/2011

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

Directors: Vince Gilligan
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Ozymandias
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8.78
12460 votes

#3 - Ozymandias

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/15/2013

Everyone copes with radically changed circumstances.

Directors: Rian Johnson
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To'hajiilee
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8.64
11569 votes

#4 - To'hajiilee

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/8/2013

Things heat up for Walt in unexpected ways.

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Full Measure
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8.60
14158 votes

#5 - Full Measure

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/13/2010

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

Directors: Vince Gilligan
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Salud
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8.53
12928 votes

#6 - Salud

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/18/2011

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.

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Dead Freight
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8.46
12378 votes

#7 - Dead Freight

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/12/2012

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

Directors: George Mastras
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Crawl Space
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8.45
13038 votes

#8 - Crawl Space

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/25/2011

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

Directors: Scott Winant
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Blood Money
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8.44
11502 votes

#9 - Blood Money

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/11/2013

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

Directors: Bryan Cranston
Writer: Peter Gould
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One Minute
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8.44
13826 votes

#10 - One Minute

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/2/2010

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.

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Half Measures
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8.42
14177 votes

#11 - Half Measures

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/6/2010

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

Directors: Adam Bernstein
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Granite State
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8.42
11160 votes

#12 - Granite State

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/22/2013

Events set in motion long ago move toward a conclusion.

Directors: Peter Gould
Writer: Peter Gould
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Gliding Over All
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8.38
12266 votes

#13 - Gliding Over All

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/2/2012

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

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Confessions
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8.33
11383 votes

#14 - Confessions

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/25/2013

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

Directors: Michael Slovis
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Say My Name
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8.27
11757 votes

#15 - Say My Name

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/26/2012

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

Directors: Thomas Schnauz
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End Times
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8.26
13222 votes

#16 - End Times

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/2/2011

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.

Directors: Vince Gilligan
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Crazy Handful of Nothin'
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8.25
16065 votes

#17 - Crazy Handful of Nothin'

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/2/2008

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

Directors: Bronwen Hughes
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Hermanos
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8.19
12242 votes

#18 - Hermanos

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/4/2011

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

Directors: Johan B. Renck
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Box Cutter
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8.16
13793 votes

#19 - Box Cutter

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/17/2011

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.

Directors: Adam Bernstein
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ABQ
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8.14
13974 votes

#20 - ABQ

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/31/2009

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.

Directors: Adam Bernstein
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Rabid Dog
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8.14
10636 votes

#21 - Rabid Dog

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/1/2013

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

Directors: Sam Catlin
Writer: Sam Catlin
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A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal
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8.13
15848 votes

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

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/9/2008

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.

Directors: Tim Hunter
Writer: Peter Gould
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Buyout
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8.13
11170 votes

#23 - Buyout

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/19/2012

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

Directors: Colin Bucksey
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Buried
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8.12
10972 votes

#24 - Buried

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/18/2013

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

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Live Free or Die
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8.12
12105 votes

#25 - Live Free or Die

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/15/2012

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

Directors: Michael Slovis
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