9.2/1035,651 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
8.8/1031,147 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
8.8/1030,537 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
8.8/1030,748 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
9.7/1044,678 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
9.0/1031,411 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
9.6/1041,228 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
9.6/1039,493 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
9.4/1037,726 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
9.2/1033,812 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
9.6/1040,813 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
9.1/1035,295 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
9.8/1060,238 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
10.0/10235,508 votes#14 - Ozymandias
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 9/15/2013
Everyone copes with radically changed circumstances.
Director: Rian Johnson
Writer: Moira Walley-Beckett
9.7/1058,833 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
9.9/10150,857 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
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Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Live Free or Die" is the best rated episode of "Breaking Bad" season 5. It scored 9.2/10 based on 35651 votes. Directed by Michael Slovis and written by Vince Gilligan, it aired on 7/15/2012. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Madrigal".