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.
The best episode of "Breaking Bad" season 5 is "Live Free or Die", rated 9.2/10 from 34344 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".
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
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
Walt and Jesse formulate a new business plan. Walt shares a secret with Marie.
Director: Adam Bernstein
Writer: Peter Gould
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
Walt's team gets creative to obtain the methylamine they need to continue their operation.
Director: George Mastras
Writer: George Mastras
Walt, Jesse, and Mike struggle over the future of their business, as occupational hazards weigh on Jesse.
Director: Colin Bucksey
Writer: Gennifer Hutchison
Walt takes control of business matters; Mike deals with the consequences of his actions.
Director: Thomas Schnauz
Writer: Thomas Schnauz
Walt takes care of loose ends; Walt makes a dangerous decision.
Director: Michelle MacLaren
Writer: Moira Walley-Beckett
As Walt and Jesse adjust to life out of the business, Hank grapples with a troubling lead.
Director: Bryan Cranston
Writer: Peter Gould
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
Jesse decides to make a change, while Walt and Skyler try to deal with an unexpected demand.
Director: Michael Slovis
Writer: Gennifer Hutchison
An unusual strategy starts to bear fruit, while plans are set in motion that could change everything.
Director: Sam Catlin
Writer: Sam Catlin
Things heat up for Walt in unexpected ways.
Director: Michelle MacLaren
Writer: George Mastras
Everyone copes with radically changed circumstances.
Director: Rian Johnson
Writer: Moira Walley-Beckett
Events set in motion long ago move toward a conclusion.
Director: Peter Gould
Writer: Peter Gould
All bad things must come to an end.
Director: Vince Gilligan
Writer: Vince Gilligan