The Best Episodes of Breaking Bad
Last Updated: Mar 20, 2018
Walter White, a struggling high school chemistry teacher, is diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. He turns to a life of crime, producing and selling methamphetamine accompanied by a former student, Jesse Pinkman, with the aim of securing his family's financial future before he dies.
#1 - Felina
Season 5 - Episode 16
All bad things must come to an end.
9.29
#2 - Face Off
Season 4 - Episode 13
Walt and Jesse team up to take on Gus. With Saul's help, Walt finds an unexpected ally.
9.09
#3 - Ozymandias
Season 5 - Episode 14
Everyone copes with radically changed circumstances.
9.04
#4 - To'hajiilee
Season 5 - Episode 13
Things heat up for Walt in unexpected ways.
8.85
#5 - Full Measure
Season 3 - Episode 13
With Jesse on the run and Mike in hot pursuit, Walt negotiates a bargain with Gus and concocts a disturbing plan to provide for his and Jesse's safety.
8.74
#6 - Salud
Season 4 - Episode 10
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 Mr. White's help.
8.68
#7 - Granite State
Season 5 - Episode 15
Events set in motion long ago move toward a conclusion.
8.67
#8 - Blood Money
Season 5 - Episode 9
As Walt and Jesse adjust to life out of the business, Hank grapples with a troubling lead.
8.67
#9 - Confessions
Season 5 - Episode 11
Jesse decides to make a change, while Walt and Skyler try to deal with an unexpected demand.
8.65
#10 - Dead Freight
Season 5 - Episode 5
Walt's team must get creative to obtain the materials they need to continue their operation.
8.65
#11 - One Minute
Season 3 - Episode 7
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.
8.65
#12 - Crawl Space
Season 4 - Episode 11
Walt takes drastic action to protect his secret and Gus. Skyler's efforts to solve Ted's financial problems hit a wall.
8.63
#13 - Gliding Over All
Season 5 - Episode 8
Walt ties up loose ends. Seeing the evidence of his success, he makes a startling and dangerous decision.
8.63
#14 - Half Measures
Season 3 - Episode 12
Against Walt's advice, Jesse lashes out. Fearing for Jesse's safety, Walt takes drastic action to intervene. A tragic event leads to a shocking confrontation.
8.61
#15 - End Times
Season 4 - Episode 12
Hank pushes Gomez to pursue one last lead, while Walt struggles to protect the family. Jesse gets alarming news and rushes to meet with Mr. White.
8.51
#16 - Crazy Handful of Nothin'
Season 1 - Episode 6
The side effects of chemo begin to plague Walt. Meanwhile, the DEA rounds up suspected dealers.
8.49
#17 - Say My Name
Season 5 - Episode 7
Walt takes control of business matters as Mike grapples with the consequences of his actions.
8.47
#18 - ABQ
Season 2 - Episode 13
Skyler and Walt collide in the season finale as her frustration with his secrecy finally comes to a head. Jesse self-destructs after a personal blow, forcing Walt to come to his aid. Donald's grief leads to tragedy.
8.43
#19 - Box Cutter
Season 4 - Episode 1
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.
8.40
#20 - Phoenix
Season 2 - Episode 12
The Whites welcome a new addition. Walter Jr. launches a new website in an effort to aid his struggling family. Jesse's addiction begins to spiral out of control. Jane and Jesse's relationship leads to friction with both Walt and Donald.
8.37
#21 - Sunset
Season 3 - Episode 6
As Walt settles into his new surroundings, Walter, Jr. demands answers about his parents' relationship. Hank's investigation creates an immediate problem for Walt and Jesse.
8.37
#22 - Rabid Dog
Season 5 - Episode 12
An unusual strategy starts to bear fruit, while plans are set in motion that could change everything.
8.37
#23 - A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal
Season 1 - Episode 7
Walter accepts his new identity as a drug dealer after a PTA meeting. Elsewhere, Jesse decides to put his aunt's house on the market and Skyler is the recipient of a baby shower.
8.36
#24 - Buried
Season 5 - Episode 10
While Skyler's past catches up with her, Walt covers his tracks. Jesse continues to struggle with his guilt.
8.32
#25 - Grilled
Season 2 - Episode 2
Walt and Jesse find themselves in close quarters with an unhinged Tuco. Marie and Hank comfort Skyler, who is distraught over Walt’s disappearance. Hank pays a visit to Mrs. Pinkman on some not-so-official business.
8.32