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The Best Episodes of Breaking Bad Season 5

Every episode of Breaking Bad Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Breaking Bad Season 5!

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 desire to secure his family's financial future at any cost as he enters the dangerous world of drugs and crime.

Genres:DramaCrime
Network:AMC

Season 5 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Breaking Bad" season 5 is "Live Free or Die", rated 9.2/10 from 34641 user votes. It was directed by Michael Slovis and written by Vince Gilligan. "Live Free or Die" aired on 7/15/2012 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Madrigal".

  • Live Free or Die
    9.2/10 34,641 votes

    #1 - 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

  • Madrigal
    8.8/10 30,227 votes

    #2 - Madrigal

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 7/22/2012

    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

  • Hazard Pay
    8.8/10 29,616 votes

    #3 - Hazard Pay

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 7/29/2012

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

    Director: Adam Bernstein

    Writer: Peter Gould

  • Fifty-One
    8.8/10 29,833 votes

    #4 - Fifty-One

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 8/5/2012

    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

  • Dead Freight
    9.7/10 43,342 votes

    #5 - 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

  • Buyout
    9.0/10 30,452 votes

    #6 - Buyout

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 8/19/2012

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

    Director: Colin Bucksey

    Writer: Gennifer Hutchison

  • Say My Name
    9.6/10 39,904 votes

    #7 - 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

  • Gliding Over All
    9.6/10 38,396 votes

    #8 - 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

  • Blood Money
    9.4/10 36,690 votes

    #9 - 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

  • Buried
    9.2/10 32,833 votes

    #10 - Buried

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 8/18/2013

    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

  • Confessions
    9.6/10 39,644 votes

    #11 - 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

  • Rabid Dog
    9.1/10 34,286 votes

    #12 - Rabid Dog

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 9/1/2013

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

    Director: Sam Catlin

    Writer: Sam Catlin

  • To'hajiilee
    9.8/10 58,491 votes

    #13 - To'hajiilee

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 9/8/2013

    Things heat up for Walt in unexpected ways.

    Director: Michelle MacLaren

    Writer: George Mastras

  • Ozymandias
    10.0/10 229,285 votes

    #14 - Ozymandias

    Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 9/15/2013

    Everyone copes with radically changed circumstances.

    Director: Rian Johnson

    Writer: Moira Walley-Beckett

  • Granite State
    9.7/10 57,073 votes

    #15 - 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

  • Felina
    9.9/10 147,030 votes

    #16 - Felina

    Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 9/29/2013

    All bad things must come to an end.

    Director: Vince Gilligan

    Writer: Vince Gilligan