The Best Episodes of Better Call Saul
Every episode of Better Call Saul ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Better Call Saul!
Six years before Saul Goodman meets Walter White. We meet him when the man who will become Saul Goodman is known as Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer searching for his destiny, and, more immediately, hustling to make ends meet. Working alongside, and, often, against Jimmy, is “fixer” Mike Ehrmantraut. The series tracks Jimmy’s transformation into Saul Goodman, the man who puts “criminal” in “criminal lawyer".
Top Episode Highlight
The best episode of "Better Call Saul" is "Plan and Execution", rated 9.9/10 from 56857 user votes. It was directed by Thomas Schnauz and written by Thomas Schnauz. "Plan and Execution" aired on 5/23/2022 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Saul Gone".
9.9/10 56,857 votes#1 - Plan and Execution
Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 2022-05-23
Jimmy and Kim deal with a last-minute snag. Howard's investigation finally yields results.
Director: Thomas Schnauz
Writer: Thomas Schnauz
9.8/10 56,662 votes#2 - Saul Gone
Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 2022-08-15
Revelations. Regrets. RICO violations. Jimmy's worlds — and identities — converge in one final showdown.
Director: Peter Gould
Writer: Peter Gould
9.7/10 28,065 votes#3 - Chicanery
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 2017-05-08
Kim and Jimmy face off with an adversary. Jimmy looks to Chuck's past to secure his future. Jimmy loses an ally and gains another.
Director: Daniel Sackheim
Writer: Gordon Smith
9.7/10 27,374 votes#4 - Bagman
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 2020-04-06
When a simple errand for a client goes sideways, Jimmy is pushed to the limit. Mike takes measures to contain the wrath of the cartel. Lalo gets an unexpected visitor.
Director: Vince Gilligan
Writer: Gordon Smith
9.7/10 26,803 votes#5 - Bad Choice Road
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 2020-04-13
In the wake of Jimmy's traumatic misadventure, Kim takes stock of what is important. Jimmy attempts to return to business as usual, but it's more difficult than anticipated. Gus and Mike set a plan in motion.
Director: Thomas Schnauz
Writer: Thomas Schnauz
9.7/10 33,589 votes#6 - Rock and Hard Place
Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 2022-04-25
Still on the run, Nacho is forced to choose where his loyalties lie. Jimmy doubles down.
Director: Gordon Smith
Writer: Gordon Smith
9.7/10 39,488 votes#7 - Point and Shoot
Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 2022-07-11
An unexpected visitor forces Jimmy and Kim to face the consequences of their actions.
Director: Vince Gilligan
Writer: Gordon Smith
9.5/10 18,822 votes#8 - Winner
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 2018-10-08
Jimmy turns the page on his reputation. Lalo tracks a loose end in Gus' operation. Mike is forced to make a difficult decision.
Director: Adam Bernstein
Writer: Thomas Schnauz, Peter Gould
9.4/10 25,618 votes#9 - Five-O
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2015-03-09
Mike's tragic past comes back to haunt him, and he's forced to seek help from an unusual source. Jimmy's moral compass is put to the test.
Director: Adam Bernstein
Writer: Gordon Smith
9.4/10 20,970 votes#10 - Pimento
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2015-03-30
Chuck urges Jimmy to accept a harsh truth. Meanwhile, a deal threatens to go off the rails when Mike's ability to complete a job is called into question.
Director: Thomas Schnauz
Writer: Thomas Schnauz
9.4/10 19,562 votes#11 - Something Unforgivable
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 2020-04-20
Jimmy and Kim make a sideways move that takes a serious turn. Nacho gets closer to the cartel than he'd like. Season Finale.
Director: Peter Gould
Writer: Ariel Levine, Peter Gould
9.4/10 26,203 votes#12 - Fun and Games
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 2022-07-18
Gus attempts to smooth things over with the cartel while Mike ties up loose ends.
Director: Michael Morris
Writer: Ann Cherkis
9.4/10 28,527 votes#13 - Waterworks
Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 2022-08-08
The stakes are raised when a discovery is made that will send shockwaves far and wide.
Director: Vince Gilligan
Writer: Vince Gilligan
9.3/10 15,334 votes#14 - Nailed
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 2016-04-11
Mike takes a methodical approach to his mission. Someone questions Chuck's capabilities. Jimmy faces a personal dilemma.
Director: Peter Gould
Writer: Peter Gould
9.3/10 16,431 votes#15 - Wexler v. Goodman
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 2020-03-23
Kim tries to pump the brakes on Jimmy's latest scheme, but it may be too late to stop Saul. Mike turns the heat up on Lalo. Nacho attempts to enlist support from above.
Director: Michael Morris
Writer: Thomas Schnauz
9.2/10 15,311 votes#16 - Lantern
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 2017-06-19
Kim takes time off. Jimmy tries to make amends. Nacho gambles with his future. Hamlin pushes Chuck to make a decision.
Director: Peter Gould
Writer: Gennifer Hutchison
9.1/10 12,960 votes#17 - Wiedersehen
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 2018-10-01
Jimmy and Kim unburden themselves, risking their relationship in the process. Nacho is forced to make the rounds with Lalo. Mike has cause to worry.
Director: Vince Gilligan
Writer: Gennifer Hutchison
9.1/10 20,532 votes#18 - Carrot and Stick
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 2022-04-18
Harsh realities dawn on Nacho. Gus investigates his suspicions.
Director: Vince Gilligan
Writer: Thomas Schnauz, Ariel Levine
9.0/10 14,124 votes#19 - Klick
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 2016-04-18
Jimmy must make a hard choice. Mike takes control of matters. Hamlin delivers shocking news.
Director: Vince Gilligan
Writer: Marion Dayre, Vince Gilligan
9.0/10 14,132 votes#20 - Witness
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 2017-04-17
Jimmy and Kim hire an assistant. Mike seeks out a mysterious acquaintance. Chuck uses the law to gain an advantage over Jimmy.
Director: Vince Gilligan
Writer: Thomas Schnauz
9.0/10 14,391 votes#21 - The Guy for This
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 2020-03-02
Jimmy's business enters uncharted territory. Kim's confidence is tested when she's faced with a legal problem only she can solve. Nacho navigates increased pressure from Gus. Mike continues to spiral.
Director: Michael Morris
Writer: Ann Cherkis
9.0/10 15,051 votes#22 - JMM
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 2020-03-30
Jimmy and Kim build a legal firewall with help from Huell. Kim sets things straight with her clients as Jimmy is compromised by his. Gus, at war on all fronts, calms troubled waters in service of his plot to build an empire. Mike does damage control.
Director: Melissa Bernstein
Writer: Alison Tatlock
9.0/10 26,723 votes#23 - Breaking Bad
Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 2022-08-01
Emboldened by recent successes, partners throw caution to the wind and escalate their enterprise to new levels.
Director: Thomas Schnauz
Writer: Thomas Schnauz
8.9/10 22,123 votes#24 - Mijo
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2015-02-09
As his troubles escalate to a boiling point, Jimmy finds himself in dire straits. An act of carelessness puts Chuck at risk.
Director: Michelle MacLaren
Writer: Peter Gould
8.9/10 14,100 votes#25 - Gloves Off
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2016-03-07
Jimmy's actions unexpectedly create waves for Kim. Mike cautiously weighs a lucrative proposal that might bring about dire consequences.
Director: Adam Bernstein
Writer: Gordon Smith