Breaking Bad

1. S01E01PilotJanuary 20, 2008 8.2A high-school chemistry teacher (Bryan Cranston) is diagnosed with a deadly cancer, so he puts his expertise to use and teams with an ex-stu
2. S01E02Cat's in the Bag...January 27, 2008 7.9After the accident in the desert, Walter and Jesse need to dispose of the unfortunate mess in their rolling lab of an RV, and Skyler begins
3. S01E03...and the Bag's in the RiverFebruary 10, 2008 8.1Walter and Jesse fight about the latter's drug use, so he leaves, forcing Walter to deal with their captive, Krazy-8 (Max Arciniega); Hank u
4. S01E04Cancer ManFebruary 17, 2008 7.5Walter announces to the family that he has cancer; the DEA believes there is a new big-time player in the Albuquerque drug business; a depre
5. S01E05Gray MatterFebruary 24, 2008 7.7At a birthday party for a successful former science colleague, Walter is offered a job; Jesse tries gaining legitimate employment but winds
6. S01E06Season's bestCrazy Handful of Nothin'March 2, 2008 8.8Walter, in the throes of his chemotherapy treatment and needing money more than ever, agrees to cook more crystal meth with Jesse; Skinny Pe
7. S01E07A No-Rough-Stuff-Type DealMarch 9, 2008 8.0Walter and Jesse do business with a new partner-in-crime, but immediately run into "production problems," which necessitates a nearly imposs

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Seven Thirty-SevenMarch 8, 2009 7.9Season 2 kicks off with Walt and Jesse once again bearing witness to Tuco's incendiary disposition, which leads them to the conclusion that
2. S02E02GrilledMarch 15, 2009 8.3Trying to dissociate themselves from the volatile Tuco takes a bad turn when Walt and Jesse get trapped with the dealer, and Skyler, worried
3. S02E03Bit by a Dead BeeMarch 22, 2009 7.9Walt and Jesse attempt to cover their tracks and distance themselves from Tuco, but they soon find that business is taking a hit along with
4. S02E04DownMarch 29, 2009 7.5Despite Walt's attempt to reconnect with the family, a suspicious Skyler keeps him at arm's length and worries about what he's been up to wh
5. S02E05BreakageApril 5, 2009 7.9Hank deals with some lingering aftereffects from his confrontation with Tuco; bills are piling up at the White house and tensions are beginn
6. S02E06PeekabooApril 12, 2009 8.2Walt returns to teaching at the high school; when Skinny Pete gets taken advantage of and ripped off, Jesse steps in, but bites off more tha
7. S02E07Negro Y AzulApril 19, 2009 8.1Walt and Jesse contemplate an expansion of their business; Hank experiences a hassle in El Paso as he tries to adapt to his new coworkers; S
8. S02E08Better Call SaulApril 26, 2009 8.7Badger's brush with the law leads Walt and Jesse to call in a shady lawyer; the DEA believes it has a line on the mysterious and elusive "He
9. S02E094 Days OutMay 3, 2009 8.4After undergoing a PET-CAT scan and fearing the worst, Walt takes lawyer Saul's advice and hunkers down for a marathon session of cooking pr
10. S02E10OverMay 10, 2009 8.0The Whites throw a party to thank family and friends for their support through Walt's trying time, but it turns ugly when he and Hank get in
11. S02E11MandalaMay 17, 2009 8.0Saul suggests a new business partner for Walt and Jesse after they begin to lose their dealers to some unforeseen circumstances. At work, Sk
12. S02E12Season's bestPhoenixMay 24, 2009 8.8A new addition joins the White family as Walter Jr. attempts to help out his struggling family by launching a new Web site. Elsewhere, Jesse
13. S02E13ABQMay 31, 2009 8.3In the Season 2 finale, Skyler's frustration with Walt's secrecy boils over; Jesse is dealt a devastating blow that leads him down a path of

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01No MásMarch 21, 2010 7.8In the third-season premiere, Walt faces a new threat on a new front and deals with an increasingly angry Skyler, who must consider what to
2. S03E02Caballo sin NombreMarch 28, 2010 8.0Despite ever-increasing tension between Walt and Skyler, he pulls out all the stops in an effort to reconcile with the family. Elsewhere, Sa
3. S03E03I.F.T.April 4, 2010 7.9Walt disregards Skyler's demands and the rift between them widens dramatically, pushing her to take even more drastic steps. Meanwhile, cont
4. S03E04Green LightApril 11, 2010 7.9Skyler's latest bit of bad news proves to be a blow to Walt, and his loss of control endangers his job and his business relationships with S
5. S03E05MásApril 18, 2010 8.1When Gus intensifies efforts to persuade Walt to get back in the meth business, Jesse takes exception and a rift appears in his and Walt's p
6. S03E06SunsetApril 25, 2010 8.8Walt moves into new digs and a distraught Walter Jr. demands to know just where his parents' relationship stands. Meanwhile, Hank's investig
7. S03E07Season's bestOne MinuteMay 2, 2010 9.2Hank's behavior becomes increasingly more unpredictable and volatile, which leads to a confrontation with Jesse and problems at the DEA; Sky
8. S03E08I See YouMay 9, 2010 7.9The White and Schrader families anxiously await word on Hank's condition. Meanwhile, Jesse takes care of business at the lab while Walt trie
9. S03E09KafkaesqueMay 16, 2010 7.9Hank's stay in the hospital is accompanied by some daunting bills, but Skyler thinks she has a way of dealing with them. Meanwhile, some of
10. S03E10FlyMay 23, 2010 7.3When Walt becomes driven to distraction by a contaminant in the lab, he refuses to cook meth until they are able to get rid of it.
11. S03E11AbiquiuMay 30, 2010 7.9Skyler's increased involvement in Walt's business causes him concern; Hank's recovery is plagued by setbacks; and Jesse makes a surprising d
12. S03E12Half MeasuresJune 6, 2010 9.2Jesse ignores Walt's advice and finds himself in a dangerous situation. Fearing for Jesse's safety, Walt takes drastic measures to try to pu
13. S03E13Full MeasureJune 13, 2010 9.1Jesse goes on the lam in the third-season finale. But Mike is right on his heels, so Walt works a deal with Gus and comes up with an unsettl

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Box CutterJuly 17, 2011 8.2In the Season 4 opener, Walt and Jesse are confronted by the life-threatening consequences of their actions. Meanwhile, Skyler contends with
2. S04E02Thirty-Eight SnubJuly 24, 2011 7.8Walt tries to establish a new alliance as he plots his next move. Meanwhile, Skyler urges Walt to consider a business opportunity that could
3. S04E03Open HouseJuly 31, 2011 7.3Goings-on at Jesse's place start to get out of control; Skyler reluctantly turns to Saul for help; Marie settles back into an old habit; and
4. S04E04Bullet PointsAugust 7, 2011 7.8The Cartel makes a power move; Skyler and Walt reveal something embarrassing to the family; and Jesse's misdeeds bring some unwanted attenti
5. S04E05ShotgunAugust 14, 2011 7.7Jesse's disappearance leaves Walt fearing the worst; Skyler has a surprising reunion; and Hank gives Det. Roberts bad news.
6. S04E06CorneredAugust 21, 2011 7.8A shocking discovery unsettles Skyler; Walter Jr. leans on his father to make a special purchase; Mike gets surprise help from Jesse.
7. S04E07Problem DogAugust 28, 2011 8.2A frustrated Walt takes on a risky gamble; Skyler encounters problems with her latest business venture; Hank requires Walter Jr.'s services
8. S04E08HermanosSeptember 4, 2011 8.3Skyler devises a plan to cure her money woes; Hank recruits Walt to help him work out a theory, while Walt grows impatient with Jesse.
9. S04E09BugSeptember 11, 2011 8.2Mistakes from Skyler's past prove to be impactful to the present; Gus is spurred to action against rivals; Jesse seeks help from Walt but th
10. S04E10Season's bestSaludSeptember 18, 2011 9.1The family becomes gravely concerned when Walt doesn't show up for his son's 16th birthday celebration. And Jesse's lab skills are tested in
11. S04E11Crawl SpaceSeptember 25, 2011 9.0Walt moves to protect his secret and Gus; Skyler is stymied in her attempt to help Ted with his financial problem.
12. S04E12End TimesOctober 2, 2011 9.0Hank leans on Gomez to explore one final lead, as Walt scrambles to protect his family. Meanwhile, Jesse learns some unsettling news and rac
13. S04E13Face OffOctober 9, 2011 9.1The fourth season ends with Walt and Jesse squaring off against Gus. Elsewhere, Walt acquires a surprise confederate with help from Saul.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Live Free or DieJuly 15, 2012 7.7In the series 5 premiere, Walt deals with the aftermath of the explosion, while Hank wraps up his investigation of Gus and his criminal empi
2. S05E02MadrigalJuly 22, 2012 7.8Walt and Jesse seek out an unlikely partner for a new business venture. The DEA follows up new leads in its investigation.
3. S05E03Hazard PayJuly 29, 2012 7.6Walt and Jesse put a business plan into action. Walt confesses a secret to Marie.
4. S05E04Fifty-OneAugust 5, 2012 7.4Walt celebrates another birthday. Skyler considers her options. An associate complicates Walt and Jesse's plan.
5. S05E05Dead FreightAugust 12, 2012 8.3Walt's team must get creative to obtain the materials they need to continue their operation.
6. S05E06BuyoutAugust 19, 2012 7.8Walt, Jesse, and Mike struggle over the future of their business, as occupational hazards weigh on Jesse.
7. S05E07Say My NameAugust 26, 2012 8.3Walt takes control of business matters as Mike grapples with the consequences of his actions.
8. S05E08Gliding Over AllSeptember 2, 2012 8.9Walt ties up loose ends. Seeing the evidence of his success, he makes a startling and dangerous decision.
9. S05E09Blood MoneyAugust 11, 2013 8.3As Walt and Jesse adjust to life out of the business, Hank grapples with a troubling lead.
10. S05E10BuriedAugust 18, 2013 7.9While Skyler's past catches up with her, Walt covers his tracks. Jesse continues to struggle with his guilt.
11. S05E11ConfessionsAugust 25, 2013 8.1Jesse decides to make a change, while Walt and Skyler try to deal with an unexpected demand.
12. S05E12Rabid DogSeptember 1, 2013 7.3An unusual strategy starts to bear fruit, while plans are set in motion that could change everything.
13. S05E13To'hajiileeSeptember 8, 2013 8.3Things heat up for Walt in unexpected ways.
14. S05E14Season's bestOzymandiasSeptember 15, 2013 9.1Everyone copes with radically changed circumstances.
15. S05E15Granite StateSeptember 22, 2013 8.2Events set in motion long ago move toward a conclusion.
16. S05E16FelinaSeptember 29, 2013 8.0The acclaimed crime drama comes to a close in the series finale.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed