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Breaking Bad S5E2 — Madrigal
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Breaking Bad•Season 5•Episode 2

Madrigal

8.8/10 · 59,180 votesJul 22, 201248 min

Ranked #14 of 16 in Season 5•−0.5 vs season avg

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

Directed byMichelle MacLaren
Written byVince Gilligan
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Bryan Cranston

Bryan Cranston

Walter White

Aaron Paul

Aaron Paul

Jesse Pinkman

Anna Gunn

Anna Gunn

Skyler White

RJ Mitte

RJ Mitte

Walter White Jr.

Dean Norris

Dean Norris

Hank Schrader

Betsy Brandt

Betsy Brandt

Marie Schrader

Bob Odenkirk

Bob Odenkirk

Saul Goodman

Jonathan Banks

Jonathan Banks

Mike Ehrmantraut

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Michelle MacLaren

Michelle MacLaren

Director

Vince Gilligan

Vince Gilligan

Writer

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Kelley Dixon

Editor

Michael Slovis

Michael Slovis

Director of Photography

Gennifer Hutchison

Gennifer Hutchison

Story Editor

Laurence Chavez

Laurence Chavez

Stunt Coordinator

Moira Walley-Beckett

Moira Walley-Beckett

Supervising Producer

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Episode Summary

"Madrigal" is episode 2 of Breaking Bad season 5. It scored 8.8/10 from 59,180 votes, ranking #14 of 16 episodes this season (season average 9.3). Directed by Michelle MacLaren and written by Vince Gilligan, it aired on July 22, 2012.

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