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Breaking Bad S5E6 — Buyout
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Breaking Bad•Season 5•Episode 6

Buyout

9.0/10 · 61,459 votesAug 19, 201248 min

Ranked #13 of 16 in Season 5•−0.3 vs season avg

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

Directed byColin Bucksey
Written byGennifer Hutchison
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Cast8

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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Colin Bucksey

Colin Bucksey

Director

Gennifer Hutchison

Gennifer Hutchison

Writer

K

Kelley Dixon

Editor

P

Paula Dal Santo

Assistant Art Director

Michael Slovis

Michael Slovis

Director of Photography

Gennifer Hutchison

Gennifer Hutchison

Story Editor

Moira Walley-Beckett

Moira Walley-Beckett

Supervising Producer

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Episode Summary

"Buyout" is episode 6 of Breaking Bad season 5. It scored 9.0/10 from 61,459 votes, ranking #13 of 16 episodes this season (season average 9.3). Directed by Colin Bucksey and written by Gennifer Hutchison, it aired on August 19, 2012.

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