The Best Episodes of Breaking Bad Season 5

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.6/10(203 votes)

   #1 - Live Free or Die

   S5:E17/15/2012

   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

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   Director:Michael Slovis

   Writer:Vince Gilligan
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   8.4/10(180 votes)

   #2 - Madrigal

   S5:E27/22/2012

   Walt and Jesse pursue an unlikely business partner. The DEA filters through various leads in hopes of finding something.

   Director:Michelle MacLaren

   Writer:Vince Gilligan

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   Director:Michelle MacLaren

   Writer:Vince Gilligan
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   8.4/10(178 votes)

   #3 - Hazard Pay

   S5:E37/29/2012

   Walt and Jesse formulate a new business plan. Walt shares a secret with Marie.

   Director:Adam Bernstein

   Writer:Peter Gould

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   Director:Adam Bernstein

   Writer:Peter Gould
4. 

   8.4/10(174 votes)

   #4 - Fifty-One

   S5:E48/5/2012

   Walt celebrates another birthday. Skyler contemplates her options, and an associate puts a crimp in Walt and Jesse's business strategy.

   Director:Rian Johnson

   Writer:Sam Catlin

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   Director:Rian Johnson

   Writer:Sam Catlin
5. 

   9.2/10(189 votes)

   #5 - Dead Freight

   S5:E58/12/2012

   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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   Director:George Mastras

   Writer:George Mastras
6. 

   8.6/10(175 votes)

   #6 - Buyout

   S5:E68/19/2012

   Walt, Jesse, and Mike struggle over the future of their business, as occupational hazards weigh on Jesse.

   Director:Colin Bucksey

   Writer:Gennifer Hutchison

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   Director:Colin Bucksey

   Writer:Gennifer Hutchison
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   9.0/10(189 votes)

   #7 - Say My Name

   S5:E78/26/2012

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

   Director:Thomas Schnauz

   Writer:Thomas Schnauz

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   Director:Thomas Schnauz

   Writer:Thomas Schnauz
8. 

   9.1/10(188 votes)

   #8 - Gliding Over All

   S5:E89/2/2012

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

   Director:Michelle MacLaren

   Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett

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   Director:Michelle MacLaren

   Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett
9. 

   9.0/10(187 votes)

   #9 - Blood Money

   S5:E98/11/2013

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

   Director:Bryan Cranston

   Writer:Peter Gould

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   Director:Bryan Cranston

   Writer:Peter Gould
10. 

    8.7/10(176 votes)

    #10 - Buried

    S5:E108/18/2013

    While Skyler's past catches up with her, Walt covers his tracks. Jesse continues to struggle with his guilt.

    Director:Michelle MacLaren

    Writer:Thomas Schnauz

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    Director:Michelle MacLaren

    Writer:Thomas Schnauz
11. 

    9.2/10(187 votes)

    #11 - Confessions

    S5:E118/25/2013

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

    Director:Michael Slovis

    Writer:Gennifer Hutchison

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    Director:Michael Slovis

    Writer:Gennifer Hutchison
12. 

    8.7/10(182 votes)

    #12 - Rabid Dog

    S5:E129/1/2013

    An unusual strategy starts to bear fruit, while plans are set in motion that could change everything.

    Director:Sam Catlin

    Writer:Sam Catlin

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    Director:Sam Catlin

    Writer:Sam Catlin
13. 

    9.4/10(201 votes)

    #13 - To'hajiilee

    S5:E139/8/2013

    Things heat up for Walt in unexpected ways.

    Director:Michelle MacLaren

    Writer:George Mastras

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    Director:Michelle MacLaren

    Writer:George Mastras
14. 

    9.4/10(333 votes)

    #14 - Ozymandias

    S5:E149/15/2013

    Everyone copes with radically changed circumstances.

    Director:Rian Johnson

    Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett

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    Director:Rian Johnson

    Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett
15. 

    9.2/10(199 votes)

    #15 - Granite State

    S5:E159/22/2013

    Events set in motion long ago move toward a conclusion.

    Director:Peter Gould

    Writer:Peter Gould

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    Director:Peter Gould

    Writer:Peter Gould
16. 

    9.3/10(279 votes)

    #16 - Felina

    S5:E169/29/2013

    All bad things must come to an end.

    Director:Vince Gilligan

    Writer:Vince Gilligan

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    Director:Vince Gilligan

    Writer:Vince Gilligan