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The Best Episodes of Breaking Bad

Every episode of Breaking Bad ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Breaking Bad!

Walter White, a New Mexico chemistry teacher, is diagnosed with Stage III cancer and given a prognosis of only two years left to live. He becomes filled with a sense of fearlessness and an unrelenting desire to secure his family's financial future at any cost as he enters the dangerous world of drugs and crime.

Genres:DramaCrime
Network:AMC

Top Episode Highlight

The best episode of "Breaking Bad" is "Ozymandias", rated 10/10 from 215938 user votes. It was directed by Rian Johnson and written by Moira Walley-Beckett. "Ozymandias" aired on 9/15/2013 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Face Off".

  • Ozymandias
    10.0/10 215,938 votes

    #1 - Ozymandias

    Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 2013-09-15

    Everyone copes with radically changed circumstances.

    Director: Rian Johnson

    Writer: Moira Walley-Beckett

  • Face Off
    9.9/10 74,922 votes

    #2 - Face Off

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 2011-10-09

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

    Director: Vince Gilligan

    Writer: Vince Gilligan

  • Felina
    9.9/10 139,744 votes

    #3 - Felina

    Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 2013-09-29

    All bad things must come to an end.

    Director: Vince Gilligan

    Writer: Vince Gilligan

  • To'hajiilee
    9.8/10 55,107 votes

    #4 - To'hajiilee

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 2013-09-08

    Things heat up for Walt in unexpected ways.

    Director: Michelle MacLaren

    Writer: George Mastras

  • Full Measure
    9.7/10 37,048 votes

    #5 - Full Measure

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 2010-06-13

    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.

    Director: Vince Gilligan

    Writer: Vince Gilligan

  • Crawl Space
    9.7/10 41,016 votes

    #6 - Crawl Space

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 2011-09-25

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

    Director: Scott Winant

    Writer: George Mastras, Sam Catlin

  • Dead Freight
    9.7/10 40,780 votes

    #7 - Dead Freight

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 2012-08-12

    Walt's team gets creative to obtain the methylamine they need to continue their operation.

    Director: George Mastras

    Writer: George Mastras

  • Granite State
    9.7/10 53,747 votes

    #8 - Granite State

    Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 2013-09-22

    Events set in motion long ago move toward a conclusion.

    Director: Peter Gould

    Writer: Peter Gould

  • One Minute
    9.6/10 33,596 votes

    #9 - One Minute

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 2010-05-02

    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.

    Director: Michelle MacLaren

    Writer: Thomas Schnauz

  • Salud
    9.6/10 34,910 votes

    #10 - Salud

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 2011-09-18

    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.

    Director: Michelle MacLaren

    Writer: Gennifer Hutchison, Peter Gould

  • Say My Name
    9.6/10 37,431 votes

    #11 - Say My Name

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 2012-08-26

    Walt takes control of business matters; Mike deals with the consequences of his actions.

    Director: Thomas Schnauz

    Writer: Thomas Schnauz

  • Gliding Over All
    9.6/10 36,302 votes

    #12 - Gliding Over All

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 2012-09-02

    Walt takes care of loose ends; Walt makes a dangerous decision.

    Director: Michelle MacLaren

    Writer: Moira Walley-Beckett

  • Confessions
    9.6/10 37,373 votes

    #13 - Confessions

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 2013-08-25

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

    Director: Michael Slovis

    Writer: Gennifer Hutchison

  • Half Measures
    9.5/10 32,750 votes

    #14 - Half Measures

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 2010-06-06

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

    Director: Adam Bernstein

    Writer: Sam Catlin, Peter Gould

  • End Times
    9.5/10 31,366 votes

    #15 - End Times

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 2011-10-02

    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.

    Director: Vince Gilligan

    Writer: Thomas Schnauz, Moira Walley-Beckett

  • Blood Money
    9.4/10 34,718 votes

    #16 - Blood Money

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 2013-08-11

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

    Director: Bryan Cranston

    Writer: Peter Gould

  • Crazy Handful of Nothin'
    9.3/10 34,430 votes

    #17 - Crazy Handful of Nothin'

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2008-03-02

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

    Director: Bronwen Hughes

    Writer: George Mastras

  • Grilled
    9.3/10 31,072 votes

    #18 - Grilled

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2009-03-15

    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.

    Director: Charles Haid

    Writer: George Mastras

  • Phoenix
    9.3/10 29,025 votes

    #19 - Phoenix

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2009-05-24

    As Walt explores money laundering options, he and Jesse spar over the profits from their latest deal. Jesse and Jane clash with her father. Walt makes a fatal decision.

    Director: Colin Bucksey

    Writer: John Shiban

  • Sunset
    9.3/10 27,435 votes

    #20 - Sunset

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 2010-04-25

    Walt settles into his new surroundings; Walt, Jr. wants answers about his parents' relationship; Hank's investigation causes problems for Walt and Jesse.

    Director: John Shiban

    Writer: John Shiban

  • Hermanos
    9.3/10 27,686 votes

    #21 - Hermanos

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 2011-09-04

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

    Director: Johan Renck

    Writer: George Mastras, Sam Catlin

  • Better Call Saul
    9.2/10 30,578 votes

    #22 - Better Call Saul

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 2009-04-26

    Walt and Jesse seek advice from a shady attorney when Badger gets in trouble with the law; the DEA believes they have caught up with "Heisenberg" ; Hank returns.

    Director: Terry McDonough

    Writer: Peter Gould

  • ABQ
    9.2/10 28,488 votes

    #23 - ABQ

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2009-05-31

    Skyler confronts Walt about his secrecy; Jesse falls apart; and Jane's grief-stricken father takes action that results in further tragedy.

    Director: Adam Bernstein

    Writer: Vince Gilligan

  • Box Cutter
    9.2/10 29,290 votes

    #24 - Box Cutter

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 2011-07-17

    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.

    Director: Adam Bernstein

    Writer: Vince Gilligan

  • Live Free or Die
    9.2/10 32,659 votes

    #25 - Live Free or Die

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 2012-07-15

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

    Director: Michael Slovis

    Writer: Vince Gilligan