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The Best Episodes of Breaking Bad Season 2

Every episode of Breaking Bad Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Breaking Bad Season 2!

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

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Seven Thirty-Seven" is the best rated episode of "Breaking Bad" season 2. It scored 8.6/10 based on 29438 votes. Directed by Bryan Cranston and written by J. Roberts, it aired on 3/8/2009. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Grilled".

  • Seven Thirty-Seven
    8.6/1029,438 votes

    #1 - Seven Thirty-Seven

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/8/2009

    Walt and Jesse are vividly reminded of Tuco’s volatile nature, and try to figure a way out of their business partnership. Hank attempts to mend fences between the estranged Marie and Skyler.

    Director: Bryan Cranston

    Writer: J. Roberts

  • Grilled
    9.3/1033,816 votes

    #2 - 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

  • Bit by a Dead Bee
    8.3/1028,267 votes

    #3 - Bit by a Dead Bee

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/22/2009

    Walt and Jesse become short on cash when they try to cover their tracks. Meanwhile, the DEA has a lead that could them straight to Walt and Jesse.

    Director: Terry McDonough

    Writer: Peter Gould

  • Down
    8.2/1028,340 votes

    #4 - Down

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/29/2009

    Walt attempts to reconnect with his family, while Jesse struggles to rebuild his life.

    Director: John Dahl

    Writer: Sam Catlin

  • Breakage
    8.2/1027,594 votes

    #5 - Breakage

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 4/5/2009

    Hank suffers from the aftermath of his encounter with Tuco. Meanwhile, Jesse hires a crew to get their product out on the streets.

    Director: Johan Renck

    Writer: Moira Walley-Beckett

  • Peekaboo
    8.8/1030,298 votes

    #6 - Peekaboo

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 4/12/2009

    Walt's secret is in jeopardy when Skyler thanks Gretchen for paying for his treatment.

    Director: Peter Medak

    Writer: Vince Gilligan, J. Roberts

  • Negro y Azul
    8.6/1027,794 votes

    #7 - Negro y Azul

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 4/19/2009

    Jesse and Walt discuss expanding into new territories; Hank struggles to fit in; Skyler pursues a new job opportunity; Jesse gets to know his landlord.

    Director: Félix Enríquez Alcalá

    Writer: John Shiban

  • Better Call Saul
    9.2/1033,200 votes

    #8 - 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

  • 4 Days Out
    9.1/1031,592 votes

    #9 - 4 Days Out

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 5/3/2009

    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

  • Over
    8.4/1027,105 votes

    #10 - Over

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 5/10/2009

    Walt and Hank get into a heated argument at a party. Skyler opens up to her boss. Jane hides her relationship with Jesse from her father.

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: Moira Walley-Beckett

  • Mandala
    8.9/1028,041 votes

    #11 - Mandala

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 5/17/2009

    As the end of her pregnancy finds Skyler conflicted about her feelings, a dealer's death forces Walt to look for somewhere to unload a load of meth.

    Director: Adam Bernstein

    Writer: George Mastras

  • Phoenix
    9.3/1031,576 votes

    #12 - 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

  • ABQ
    9.2/1030,926 votes

    #13 - 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