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Billy the Kid S3E5 — Breaking the Shackles
8.3
Billy the Kid•Season 3•Episode 5

Breaking the Shackles

8.3/10 · 108 votesOct 26, 202549 min

Ranked #1 of 8 in Season 3•+0.3 vs season avg

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As Garrett doggedly searches the New Mexico Territory, savagely interrogating Billy’s friends and supporters, their silence gives him the opportunity to stay one step ahead of the determined pursuit, while Emily digs deeper into her father’s affairs.

Directed byDavid Frazee
Written byMichael Hirst

Seasons3

Season 3 Episodes8

Cast3

Tom Blyth

Tom Blyth

Billy The Kid

Daniel Webber

Daniel Webber

Jesse Evans

Alex Roe

Alex Roe

Pat Garrett

Crew2

Michael Hirst

Michael Hirst

Writer

D

David Frazee

Director

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Episode Summary

"Breaking the Shackles" is episode 5 of Billy the Kid season 3. It scored 8.3/10 from 108 votes, ranking #1 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by David Frazee and written by Michael Hirst, it aired on October 26, 2025.