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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!

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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 becomes filled with a sense of fearlessness and an unrelenting

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Breaking Bad Season 4 Episode 13 - Face Off
    9.8/10(162130 votes)

    S4:E13

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

    Director:Vince Gilligan
    Writer:Vince Gilligan

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  2. Breaking Bad Season 5 Episode 16 - Felina
    9.8/10(298907 votes)

    S5:E16

    All bad things must come to an end.

    Director:Vince Gilligan
    Writer:Vince Gilligan

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  3. Breaking Bad Season 3 Episode 13 - Full Measure
    9.7/10(79109 votes)

    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.

    Director:Vince Gilligan
    Writer:Vince Gilligan

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  4. Breaking Bad Season 4 Episode 11 - Crawl Space
    9.7/10(87606 votes)

    S4:E11

    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
    Writers:George Mastras, Sam Catlin

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  5. Breaking Bad Season 5 Episode 13 - To'hajiilee
    9.7/10(131255 votes)

    S5:E13

    Things heat up for Walt in unexpected ways.

    Director:Michelle MacLaren
    Writer:George Mastras

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  6. Breaking Bad Season 3 Episode 7 - One Minute
    9.6/10(65706 votes)

    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.

    Director:Michelle MacLaren
    Writer:Thomas Schnauz

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  7. Breaking Bad Season 4 Episode 10 - Salud
    9.6/10(68801 votes)

    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.

    Director:Michelle MacLaren
    Writers:Gennifer Hutchison, Peter Gould

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  8. Breaking Bad Season 5 Episode 5 - Dead Freight
    9.6/10(89181 votes)

    S5:E5

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

    Director:George Mastras
    Writer:George Mastras

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  9. Breaking Bad Season 5 Episode 7 - Say My Name
    9.6/10(85090 votes)

    S5:E7

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

    Director:Thomas Schnauz
    Writer:Thomas Schnauz

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  10. Breaking Bad Season 5 Episode 11 - Confessions
    9.6/10(83141 votes)

    S5:E11

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

    Director:Michael Slovis
    Writer:Gennifer Hutchison

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  11. Breaking Bad Season 5 Episode 15 - Granite State
    9.6/10(126388 votes)

    S5:E15

    Events set in motion long ago move toward a conclusion.

    Director:Peter Gould
    Writer:Peter Gould

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  12. Breaking Bad Season 3 Episode 12 - Half Measures
    9.5/10(65240 votes)

    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.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writers:Sam Catlin, Peter Gould

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  13. Breaking Bad Season 4 Episode 12 - End Times
    9.5/10(63904 votes)

    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.

    Director:Vince Gilligan
    Writers:Thomas Schnauz, Moira Walley-Beckett

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  14. Breaking Bad Season 5 Episode 8 - Gliding Over All
    9.5/10(75464 votes)

    S5:E8

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

    Director:Michelle MacLaren
    Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett

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  15. Breaking Bad Season 5 Episode 14 - Ozymandias
    9.5/10(510543 votes)

    S5:E14

    Everyone copes with radically changed circumstances.

    Director:Rian Johnson
    Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett

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  16. Breaking Bad Season 5 Episode 9 - Blood Money
    9.4/10(71157 votes)

    S5:E9

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

    Director:Bryan Cranston
    Writer:Peter Gould

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  17. Breaking Bad Season 1 Episode 6 - Crazy Handful of Nothin'
    9.3/10(68651 votes)

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Bronwen Hughes
    Writer:George Mastras

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  18. Breaking Bad Season 2 Episode 2 - Grilled
    9.3/10(62205 votes)

    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.

    Director:Charles Haid
    Writer:George Mastras

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  19. Breaking Bad Season 2 Episode 8 - Better Call Saul
    9.3/10(59988 votes)

    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.

    Director:Terry McDonough
    Writer:Peter Gould

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  20. Breaking Bad Season 2 Episode 12 - Phoenix
    9.3/10(58580 votes)

    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.

    Director:Colin Bucksey
    Writer:John Shiban

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  21. Breaking Bad Season 3 Episode 6 - Sunset
    9.3/10(53811 votes)

    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.

    Director:John Shiban
    Writer:John Shiban

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  22. Breaking Bad Season 4 Episode 8 - Hermanos
    9.3/10(55653 votes)

    S4:E8

    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
    Writers:George Mastras, Sam Catlin

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  23. Breaking Bad Season 2 Episode 9 - 4 Days Out
    9.2/10(57901 votes)

    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.

    Director:Michelle MacLaren
    Writer:Sam Catlin

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  24. Breaking Bad Season 2 Episode 13 - ABQ
    9.2/10(57164 votes)

    S2:E13

    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

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  25. Breaking Bad Season 4 Episode 1 - Box Cutter
    9.2/10(57014 votes)

    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.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writer:Vince Gilligan

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Best Episodes Summary

"Face Off" is the best rated episode of "Breaking Bad". It scored 9.8/10 based on 162130 votes. Directed by Vince Gilligan and written by Vince Gilligan, it aired on 10/9/2011. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Felina".