10.0/10232,309 votesLoading...#1 - Ozymandias
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 9/15/2013
Everyone copes with radically changed circumstances.
Director: Rian Johnson
Writer: Moira Walley-Beckett
9.9/1080,258 votesLoading...#2 - Face Off
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 10/9/2011
Walt and Jesse team up to take on Gus. With Saul's help, Walt finds an unexpected ally.
Director: Vince Gilligan
Writer: Vince Gilligan
9.9/10148,813 votesLoading...#3 - Felina
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 9/29/2013
All bad things must come to an end.
Director: Vince Gilligan
Writer: Vince Gilligan
9.8/1059,277 votesLoading...#4 - To'hajiilee
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 9/8/2013
Things heat up for Walt in unexpected ways.
Director: Michelle MacLaren
Writer: George Mastras
9.7/1040,275 votesLoading...#5 - Full Measure
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 6/13/2010
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
9.7/1044,354 votesLoading...#6 - Crawl Space
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 9/25/2011
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
9.7/1043,945 votesLoading...#7 - Dead Freight
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 8/12/2012
Walt's team gets creative to obtain the methylamine they need to continue their operation.
Director: George Mastras
Writer: George Mastras
9.7/1057,865 votesLoading...#8 - Granite State
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 9/22/2013
Events set in motion long ago move toward a conclusion.
Director: Peter Gould
Writer: Peter Gould
9.6/1036,279 votesLoading...#9 - One Minute
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 5/2/2010
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
9.6/1037,582 votesLoading...#10 - Salud
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 9/18/2011
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
9.6/1040,478 votesLoading...#11 - Say My Name
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 8/26/2012
Walt takes control of business matters; Mike deals with the consequences of his actions.
Director: Thomas Schnauz
Writer: Thomas Schnauz
9.6/1038,882 votesLoading...#12 - Gliding Over All
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 9/2/2012
Walt takes care of loose ends; Walt makes a dangerous decision.
Director: Michelle MacLaren
Writer: Moira Walley-Beckett
9.6/1040,149 votesLoading...#13 - Confessions
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 8/25/2013
Jesse decides to make a change, while Walt and Skyler try to deal with an unexpected demand.
Director: Michael Slovis
Writer: Gennifer Hutchison
9.5/1035,478 votesLoading...#14 - Half Measures
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 6/6/2010
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
9.5/1033,916 votesLoading...#15 - End Times
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 10/2/2011
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
9.4/1037,158 votesLoading...#16 - Blood Money
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 8/11/2013
As Walt and Jesse adjust to life out of the business, Hank grapples with a troubling lead.
Director: Bryan Cranston
Writer: Peter Gould
9.3/1037,456 votesLoading...#17 - Crazy Handful of Nothin'
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/2/2008
The side effects of chemo begin to plague Walt. Meanwhile, the DEA rounds up suspected dealers.
Director: Bronwen Hughes
Writer: George Mastras
9.3/1033,748 votesLoading...#18 - Grilled
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 3/15/2009
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
9.3/1031,506 votesLoading...#19 - Phoenix
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 5/24/2009
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
9.3/1029,702 votesLoading...#20 - Sunset
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 4/25/2010
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
9.3/1029,977 votesLoading...#21 - Hermanos
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 9/4/2011
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
9.2/1033,135 votesLoading...#22 - Better Call Saul
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 4/26/2009
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
9.2/1030,860 votesLoading...#23 - ABQ
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 5/31/2009
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
9.2/1031,669 votesLoading...#24 - Box Cutter
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 7/17/2011
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
9.2/1035,094 votesLoading...#25 - Live Free or Die
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 7/15/2012
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
The Best Episodes of Breaking Bad
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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...
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Network:AMC
Best Episodes Summary
"Ozymandias" is the best rated episode of "Breaking Bad". It scored 10/10 based on 232309 votes. Directed by Rian Johnson and written by Moira Walley-Beckett, it aired on 9/15/2013. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Face Off".