Breaking Bad· Season 5
Breaking Bad — Season 5
All 16 episodes in airing order, with first-run dates and viewer ratings.
- 01
In the series 5 premiere, Walt deals with the aftermath of the explosion, while Hank wraps up his investigation of Gus and his criminal empire.
- 02
Walt and Jesse seek out an unlikely partner for a new business venture. The DEA follows up new leads in its investigation.
- 03
Walt and Jesse put a business plan into action. Walt confesses a secret to Marie.
- 04
Walt celebrates another birthday. Skyler considers her options. An associate complicates Walt and Jesse's plan.
- 05
Walt's team must get creative to obtain the materials they need to continue their operation.
- 06
Walt, Jesse, and Mike struggle over the future of their business, as occupational hazards weigh on Jesse.
- 07
Walt takes control of business matters as Mike grapples with the consequences of his actions.
- 08
Walt ties up loose ends. Seeing the evidence of his success, he makes a startling and dangerous decision.
- 09
As Walt and Jesse adjust to life out of the business, Hank grapples with a troubling lead.
- 10
While Skyler's past catches up with her, Walt covers his tracks. Jesse continues to struggle with his guilt.
- 11
Jesse decides to make a change, while Walt and Skyler try to deal with an unexpected demand.
- 12
An unusual strategy starts to bear fruit, while plans are set in motion that could change everything.
- 13
Things heat up for Walt in unexpected ways.
- 14
Everyone copes with radically changed circumstances.
- 15
Events set in motion long ago move toward a conclusion.
- 16
The acclaimed crime drama comes to a close in the series finale.
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