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Every TV Episode Directed by Bryan Cranston Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - Blood Money
    8.9/10(173 votes)

    #1 - Blood Money

    S5:E9

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

    Director:Bryan Cranston
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Seven Thirty-Seven
    8.3/10(187 votes)

    #2 - Seven Thirty-Seven

    S2:E1

    Walt and Jesse are vividly reminded of Tuco’s volatile nature, and try to figure a way out of their business partnership. Hank attempts to mend fences between the estranged Marie and Skyler.

    Director:Bryan Cranston
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - No Más
    8.2/10(177 votes)

    #3 - No Más

    S3:E1

    Walt faces a new threat, on a new front and deals with an increasingly angry Skyler, who must consider what to do next with her life and the kids. Meanwhile, Jesse comes face-to-face with some startling self-revelations.

    Director:Bryan Cranston
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 6 Episode 10 - Billboard
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Billboard

    S6:E10

    When Lois catches the boys vandalizing a trashy billboard for a strip club, Malcolm alters the vandalism into a women's rights protest, which sparks a colossal media circus. In no time, feminists, conservative religious groups and national new reporters descend on the scene. After Hal grants a TV interview, a woman from his past turns up at the faux protest; and Reese, inspired by the giant billboard stripper who comes to life in his dreams, gives an impassioned speech about the objectification of women.

    Director:Bryan Cranston
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - The Old Man & the Tree
    7.7/10(25 votes)

    #5 - The Old Man & the Tree

    S5:E10

    Jay takes Manny out to cut down their own Christmas tree, and Gloria is on edge with mom in town, but changes her tune when she sees her bonding with Claire. Elsewhere, Mitchell is forced to do last minute shopping when they didn't get Lily the right gift, and Cameron takes Lily to a charity event where they experience the true meaning of Chritmas.

    Director:Bryan Cranston
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Part Ten
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    #6 - Part Ten

    S1:E10

    Adam reels from new information about his mother’s death. Eugene tries to get justice for his family. Carlo’s trial comes to an end, but Michael and Adam’s secrets are dangerously unraveling.

    Director:Bryan Cranston
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 13 - Stereo Store
    7.5/10(14 votes)

    #7 - Stereo Store

    S4:E13

    Jessica, a sly, 16-year-old sitter outfoxes the boys while Lois is away and Hal's busy with a second job as a whiz of a salesman.

    Director:Bryan Cranston
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 7 Episode 9 - Malcolm Defends Reese
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #8 - Malcolm Defends Reese

    S7:E9

    Lois thinks the new babysitter she found for Jamie is perfect... until she starts driving Lois crazy. Meanwhile, Reese starts getting picked on by the teacher when he and Malcolm are in the same class. However, Malcolm decides to defend him.

    Director:Bryan Cranston
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - Election Day
    7.4/10(23 votes)

    #9 - Election Day

    S3:E19

    Claire's race for town council comes to a head on Election Day as the Dunphys make phone calls for votes and Mitchell and Cameron take to the streets to campaign, while the candidate endures technical problems during some last-minute interviews.

    Director:Bryan Cranston
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 9 Episode 4 - Work Bus
    7.3/10(32 votes)

    #10 - Work Bus

    S9:E4

    The staffers hit the road in a rented bus when the building is deemed unsafe. Meanwhile, Nellie reaches out to Andy for help in adopting a baby, and Jim uses pie to spread cheer to Pam.

    Director:Bryan Cranston
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Vegas
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #11 - Vegas

    S5:E1

    When Dewey's pet rabbit does good in a state contest, the family must travel to Las Vegas for the nationals. But Reese unknowingly sells the rabbit to a restaurant. Now it is up to Dewey (with a little help from a "choking" Reese) to try and save the rabbit. Meanwhile, Malcolm tells Hal and Lois that they embarras him, and that is why he didn't tell them he won state science honors. As a form of repayment, Malcolm gets great seats for him and Lois to see Lois' favorite singer. Lois then gets lucky and is invited backstage where all she really wants to do is figure out why Malcolm doesn't want her around. Hal, on the other hand, is looking all across Las Vegas for a slot machine that he has had dreams of winning the jackpot on. Francis is also in trouble when he gets behind on duties at the ranch, and for the first time sees that Otto isn't just a pushover for everything.

    Director:Bryan Cranston
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - Dirty Magazine
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #12 - Dirty Magazine

    S5:E9

    Malcolm alerts the A.C.L.U. when he encounters censorship working on the high-school literary magazine; Hal tries to flirt with the woman in his office responsible for cutbacks.

    Director:Bryan Cranston
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 5 Episode 19 - Experiment
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #13 - Experiment

    S5:E19

    When Dewey's annual candy selling event for school comes up, he uses the excuse of "these bars help support america" to sell them. Malcolm and Stevie attempt a science experiment, and are shocked when Reese begs to help.

    Director:Bryan Cranston
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 6 Episode 2 - Buseys Run Away
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    #14 - Buseys Run Away

    S6:E2

    The Buseys disappear after Dewey leaves the special-needs class; Hal becomes the leader of a group of brainless bodybuilders.

    Director:Bryan Cranston
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Bryan Cranston Ratings Summary

"Blood Money" is the best rated episode directed by Bryan Cranston. It scored 8.939/10 based on 173 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 8/11/2013 and is rated 0.7 points higher than their second-best episode, "Seven Thirty-Seven".