The Worst Episodes of Breaking Bad

#1 Worst Episode
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7.9/10(100190 votes)
#1 - Fly
S3:E105/23/2010
Walt becomes obsessed with a contaminant in the lab and refuses to finish the cook until it is eliminated. A frustrated Jesse attempts to get Walt back on track.
Director:Rian Johnson
Writers:Sam Catlin, Moira Walley-Beckett
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Director:Rian Johnson
Writers:Sam Catlin, Moira Walley-Beckett
7.9/10(58866 votes)
#2 - Open House
S4:E37/31/2011
Events spiral out of control at Jesse's place. Skyler reluctantly asks for Saul's help. Marie returns to an old pastime and a friend asks Hank for help.
Director:David Slade
Writer:Sam Catlin
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Director:David Slade
Writer:Sam Catlin
8.1/10(50231 votes)
#3 - Green Light
S3:E44/11/2010
Walt loses control as he reacts to Skyler's news, endangering his job and relationships with Saul and Jesse. Hank throws himself into his blue meth investigation. Jesse enacts a new plan.
Director:Scott Winant
Writer:Sam Catlin
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Director:Scott Winant
Writer:Sam Catlin
8.2/10(60411 votes)
#4 - Cancer Man
S1:E42/17/2008
Walter finally tells his family that he has been stricken with cancer. Meanwhile, the DEA believes Albuquerque has a new, big time player to worry about. Meanwhile, a worthy recipient is the target of a depressed Walter's anger, and Jesse makes a surprise visit to his parents home.
Director:Jim McKay
Writer:Vince Gilligan
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Director:Jim McKay
Writer:Vince Gilligan
8.2/10(59458 votes)
#5 - Gray Matter
S1:E52/24/2008
Walter and Skyler attend a former colleague's party. Jesse tries to free himself from the drugs, while Skyler organizes an intervention.
Director:Tricia Brock
Writer:Patty Lin
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Director:Tricia Brock
Writer:Patty Lin
8.2/10(52196 votes)
#6 - Down
S2:E43/29/2009
Walt attempts to reconnect with his family, while Jesse struggles to rebuild his life.
Director:John Dahl
Writer:Sam Catlin
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Director:John Dahl
Writer:Sam Catlin

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8.2/10(51511 votes)
#7 - Breakage
S2:E54/5/2009
Hank suffers from the aftermath of his encounter with Tuco. Meanwhile, Jesse hires a crew to get their product out on the streets.
Director:Johan Renck
Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett
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Director:Johan Renck
Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett
8.2/10(48607 votes)
#8 - Thirty-Eight Snub
S4:E27/24/2011
Walt attempts to form a new alliance as he plans his next move. Skyler pushes Walt towards a business opportunity, in hopes of protecting the family.
Director:Michelle MacLaren
Writer:George Mastras
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Director:Michelle MacLaren
Writer:George Mastras
8.3/10(52150 votes)
#9 - Bit by a Dead Bee
S2:E33/22/2009
Walt and Jesse become short on cash when they try to cover their tracks. Meanwhile, the DEA has a lead that could them straight to Walt and Jesse.
Director:Terry McDonough
Writer:Peter Gould
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Director:Terry McDonough
Writer:Peter Gould
8.3/10(48354 votes)
#10 - I.F.T.
S3:E34/4/2010
Walt ignores Skyler's demands, furthering the rift between them and pushing her to break bad. Still suffering from panic and anxiety attacks, Hank crosses a line at work.
Director:Michelle MacLaren
Writer:George Mastras
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Director:Michelle MacLaren
Writer:George Mastras
8.3/10(47867 votes)
#11 - Kafkaesque
S3:E95/16/2010
As Hank's hospital bills stack up, Skyler hatches a plan. Walt and Gus come to a better understanding. Jesse, looking for more independence, pursues a new opportunity.
Director:Michael Slovis
Writers:George Mastras, Peter Gould
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Director:Michael Slovis
Writers:George Mastras, Peter Gould
8.4/10(50527 votes)
#12 - Over
S2:E105/10/2009
Walt and Hank get into a heated argument at a party. Skyler opens up to her boss. Jane hides her relationship with Jesse from her father.
Director:Phil Abraham
Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett
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Director:Phil Abraham
Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett
8.4/10(49698 votes)
#13 - No Más
S3:E13/21/2010
Walt faces a new threat, on a new front and deals with an increasingly angry Skyler, who must consider what to do next with her life and the kids. Meanwhile, Jesse comes face-to-face with some startling self-revelations.
Director:Bryan Cranston
Writer:Vince Gilligan
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Director:Bryan Cranston
Writer:Vince Gilligan
8.4/10(48366 votes)
#14 - Cornered
S4:E68/21/2011
Skyler makes an unsettling discovery. Walter, Jr. pushes his dad into a questionable purchase. Jesse offers Mike some unexpected help.
Director:Michael Slovis
Writer:Gennifer Hutchison
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Director:Michael Slovis
Writer:Gennifer Hutchison
8.4/10(47386 votes)
#15 - Abiquiu
S3:E115/30/2010
Skyler gets involved with Walt's business. Hank struggles with his recovery. Jesse makes a startling discovery after meeting a girl at group therapy.
Director:Michelle MacLaren
Writers:John Shiban, Thomas Schnauz
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Director:Michelle MacLaren
Writers:John Shiban, Thomas Schnauz
8.5/10(47819 votes)
#16 - Bullet Points
S4:E48/7/2011
The Cartel takes steps to gain the upper hand. Walt and Skyler share an embarrassing secret with the rest of the family. Jesse's activities draw unwanted attention.
Director:Colin Bucksey
Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett
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Director:Colin Bucksey
Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett
8.5/10(47521 votes)
#17 - Más
S3:E54/18/2010
Gus increases his efforts to lure Walt back into business, forcing a rift between Walt and Jesse. Skyler doubts her new relationship. Marie confides in Skyler about her concern for Hank's well-being.
Director:Johan Renck
Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett
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Director:Johan Renck
Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett
8.6/10(65273 votes)
#18 - Cat's in the Bag...
S1:E21/27/2008
Walt and Jesse attempt to tie up loose ends. The desperate situation gets more complicated with the flip of a coin. Walt's wife, Skyler, becomes suspicious of Walt's strange behavior.
Director:Adam Bernstein
Writer:Vince Gilligan
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Director:Adam Bernstein
Writer:Vince Gilligan
8.6/10(54254 votes)
#19 - Seven Thirty-Seven
S2:E13/8/2009
Walt and Jesse are vividly reminded of Tuco’s volatile nature, and try to figure a way out of their business partnership. Hank attempts to mend fences between the estranged Marie and Skyler.
Director:Bryan Cranston
Writer:J. Roberts
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Director:Bryan Cranston
Writer:J. Roberts
8.6/10(51201 votes)
#20 - Negro y Azul
S2:E74/19/2009
Jesse and Walt discuss expanding into new territories; Hank struggles to fit in; Skyler pursues a new job opportunity; Jesse gets to know his landlord.
Director:Félix Alcalá
Writer:John Shiban
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Director:Félix Alcalá
Writer:John Shiban
8.6/10(48304 votes)
#21 - Caballo sin Nombre
S3:E23/28/2010
Despite ever-increasing tension between Walt and Skyler, he pulls out all the stops in an effort to reconcile with the family. Elsewhere, Saul is instrumental in getting Jesse involved in a most-unusual investment opportunity.
Director:Adam Bernstein
Writer:Peter Gould
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Director:Adam Bernstein
Writer:Peter Gould
8.6/10(47286 votes)
#22 - Shotgun
S4:E58/14/2011
When Jesse goes missing, Walt fears the worst. Skyler has an unlikely reunion. Hank shares some bad news with Detective Tim Roberts.
Director:Michelle MacLaren
Writer:Thomas Schnauz
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Director:Michelle MacLaren
Writer:Thomas Schnauz
8.7/10(62864 votes)
#23 - ...And the Bag's in the River
S1:E32/10/2008
Walter fights with Jesse over his drug use, causing him to leave Walter alone with their captive, Krazy-8. Meanwhile, Hank has a scared straight moment with Walter Jr. after his aunt discovers he has been smoking pot. Also, Skylar is upset when Walter stays away from home.
Director:Adam Bernstein
Writer:Vince Gilligan
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Director:Adam Bernstein
Writer:Vince Gilligan
8.7/10(48275 votes)
#24 - I See You
S3:E85/9/2010
The family waits for news about Hank. While Jesse covers at the lab, Walt attempts to placate Gus. After witnessing a disturbing outburst, Walt worries he and his family are in danger.
Director:Colin Bucksey
Writer:Gennifer Hutchison
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Director:Colin Bucksey
Writer:Gennifer Hutchison
8.8/10(60314 votes)
#25 - A No Rough Stuff Type Deal
S1:E73/9/2008
Walter accepts his new identity as a drug dealer after a PTA meeting. Elsewhere, Jesse decides to put his aunt's house on the market and Skyler is the recipient of a baby shower.
Director:Tim Hunter
Writer:Peter Gould
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Director:Tim Hunter
Writer:Peter Gould