9.2/1032,091 votes#1 - 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
8.2/1026,559 votes#2 - Thirty-Eight Snub
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 7/24/2011
Walt attempts to form a new alliance as he plans his next move. Skyler pushes Walt towards a business opportunity, in hopes of protecting the family.
Director: Michelle MacLaren
Writer: George Mastras
8.0/1027,022 votes#3 - Open House
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 7/31/2011
Events spiral out of control at Jesse’s place. Skyler reluctantly asks for Saul’s help. Marie returns to an old pastime and a friend asks Hank for help.
Director: David Slade
Writer: Sam Catlin
8.5/1025,659 votes#4 - Bullet Points
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 8/7/2011
The Cartel takes steps to gain the upper hand. Walt and Skyler share an embarrassing secret with the rest of the family. Jesse’s activities draw unwanted attention.
Director: Colin Bucksey
Writer: Moira Walley-Beckett
8.6/1025,714 votes#5 - Shotgun
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 8/14/2011
When Jesse goes missing, Walt fears the worst. Skyler has an unlikely reunion. Hank shares some bad news with Detective Tim Roberts.
Director: Michelle MacLaren
Writer: Thomas Schnauz
8.4/1025,933 votes#6 - Cornered
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 8/21/2011
Skyler makes an unsettling discovery. Walter, Jr. pushes his dad into a questionable purchase. Jesse offers Mike some unexpected help.
Director: Michael Slovis
Writer: Gennifer Hutchison
8.8/1026,871 votes#7 - Problem Dog
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 8/28/2011
A frustrated Walt gambles on a risky new plan. Skyler's business venture hits a snag. Hank recruits Walter, Jr. for an unusual outing.
Director: Peter Gould
Writer: Peter Gould
9.3/1030,378 votes#8 - 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
8.9/1027,358 votes#9 - Bug
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 9/11/2011
Skyler's past mistakes come back to haunt her. Gus takes action to thwart his rivals. Jesse seeks Walt's help, with mixed results.
Director: Terry McDonough
Writer: Thomas Schnauz, Moira Walley-Beckett
9.6/1038,065 votes#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
9.7/1044,983 votes#11 - 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
9.5/1034,384 votes#12 - 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
9.9/1081,188 votes#13 - 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
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Season 4 Ratings Summary
"Box Cutter" is the best rated episode of "Breaking Bad" season 4. It scored 9.2/10 based on 32091 votes. Directed by Adam Bernstein and written by Vince Gilligan, it aired on 7/17/2011. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Thirty-Eight Snub".