Breaking Bad backdrop
Breaking Bad poster
Drama
Crime

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!

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...

Seasons5

  1. Background image for Crawl Space
    9.4/10(156 votes)

    #1 - Crawl Space

    S4:E11

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  2. Background image for To'hajiilee
    9.4/10(178 votes)

    #2 - To'hajiilee

    S5:E13

    Things heat up for Walt in unexpected ways.

    0 Comments
    View all
  3. Background image for Ozymandias
    9.4/10(288 votes)

    #3 - Ozymandias

    S5:E14

    Everyone copes with radically changed circumstances.

    0 Comments
    View all
  4. Background image for Full Measure
    9.3/10(158 votes)

    #4 - Full Measure

    S3:E13

    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
  5. Background image for Face Off
    9.3/10(189 votes)

    #5 - Face Off

    S4:E13

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  6. Background image for Felina
    9.3/10(243 votes)

    #6 - Felina

    S5:E16

    All bad things must come to an end.

    0 Comments
    View all
  7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 WORST Episodes of Breaking Bad

    READ
  8. Background image for Salud
    9.2/10(147 votes)

    #7 - Salud

    S4:E10

    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
  9. Background image for Dead Freight
    9.2/10(161 votes)

    #8 - Dead Freight

    S5:E5

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  10. Background image for Granite State
    9.2/10(170 votes)

    #9 - Granite State

    S5:E15

    Events set in motion long ago move toward a conclusion.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Peter Gould
  11. Background image for Gliding Over All
    9.1/10(158 votes)

    #10 - Gliding Over All

    S5:E8

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  12. Background image for Confessions
    9.1/10(162 votes)

    #11 - Confessions

    S5:E11

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  13. Background image for One Minute
    9.0/10(159 votes)

    #12 - One Minute

    S3:E7

    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
  14. Background image for Half Measures
    9.0/10(156 votes)

    #13 - Half Measures

    S3:E12

    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
  15. Background image for End Times
    9.0/10(151 votes)

    #14 - End Times

    S4:E12

    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
  16. Background image for Say My Name
    9.0/10(162 votes)

    #15 - Say My Name

    S5:E7

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  17. Background image for Blood Money
    9.0/10(159 votes)

    #16 - Blood Money

    S5:E9

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  18. Background image for Crazy Handful of Nothin'
    8.9/10(195 votes)

    #17 - Crazy Handful of Nothin'

    S1:E6

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  19. Background image for Grilled
    8.8/10(176 votes)

    #18 - Grilled

    S2:E2

    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
  20. Background image for Better Call Saul
    8.8/10(160 votes)

    #19 - Better Call Saul

    S2:E8

    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
  21. Background image for 4 Days Out
    8.8/10(159 votes)

    #20 - 4 Days Out

    S2:E9

    Walt and his family wait for news after he undergoes a PET-CT scan. Walt follows Saul's advice; Jesse's relationship with Jane is put on hold when he and Walt head to the desert for a marathon of cooking.

    0 Comments
    View all
  22. Background image for Phoenix
    8.8/10(159 votes)

    #21 - Phoenix

    S2:E12

    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Colin Bucksey
  23. Background image for ABQ
    8.8/10(162 votes)

    #22 - ABQ

    S2:E13

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  24. Background image for Sunset
    8.8/10(161 votes)

    #23 - Sunset

    S3:E6

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

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:John Shiban
  25. Background image for Box Cutter
    8.8/10(157 votes)

    #24 - Box Cutter

    S4:E1

    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
  26. Background image for Hermanos
    8.8/10(149 votes)

    #25 - Hermanos

    S4:E8

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

    0 Comments
    View all

Best Episodes Summary

"Crawl Space" is the best rated episode of "Breaking Bad". It scored 9.4/10 based on 156 votes. Directed by Scott Winant and written by Sam Catlin, George Mastras, it aired on 9/25/2011. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "To'hajiilee".