“Breaking Bad” surprised everyone with its massive success. Known for its captivating story and memorable characters, the series remains a legend even years after it ended. Let’s explore the 15 best episodes that highlight its brilliance.
1. Ozymandias
Season/Episode: Season 5/Episode 14
Episode Aired: September 15, 2014
IMDb Rating: 10
“Ozymandias” follows Walter White (Bryan Cranston) while on the run, and Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) when he is taken hostage.
After Walter White Jr. (RJ Mitte) finds out the truth from Marie Schrader (Betsy Brandt) that his father is connected to her husband’s death, Walter goes home to take his entire family into hiding. His family resisted, with Skyler (Anna Gunn) wielding a knife at him and Walt Jr. tackling him. Walt ended up fleeing their home with Holly.
2. Face Off
Season/Episode: Season 4/Episode 13
Episode Aired: October 9, 2011
IMDb Rating: 9.9
The episode “Face Off” follows Jesse as he is brought in for questioning about ricin. On the other hand, Walt must contact an old enemy to defeat Gustavo Fring (Giancarlo Esposito).
To defeat Gus, Hector Salamanca (Mark Margolis) detonated the bomb beneath his wheelchair, aiming for him, Tyrus Kitt (Ray Campbell), and Gus. Walt hears the explosion on the radio and takes a huge sigh of relief.
3. Felina
Season/Episode: Season 5/Episode 16
Episode Aired: September 29, 2013
IMDb Rating: 9.9
The episode “Felina” focuses on Walter White’s return to Albuquerque for the final time. His goal is to set his family’s future back on track. To get out of the mess, Jesse strangled Todd Alquist (Jesse Plemons) while Walt shot Jack Welker (Michael Bowen), finally freeing both of them.
4. To’hajiilee
Season/Episode: Season 5/Episode 13
Episode Aired: September 8, 2013
IMDb Rating: 9.8
“To’hajiilee” follows the competition between Jesse and Walt. Jesse and Hank planned to take down Walt once and for all. Meanwhile, Walt talks to Todd’s uncle to hire him to end Jesse.
5. Full Measure
Season/Episode: Seasons 3/Episode 13
Episode Aired: June 13, 2010
IMDb Rating: 9.7
“Full Measure” is the episode following Jesse’s disappearance and the big problem that Walk has with Gus. To learn about Walt’s cooking and process, Gus hired Gale Boetticher (David Costabile) again for help. The episode ended with Jesse firing at Gale.
6. Crawl Space
Season/Episode: Season 4/Episode 11
Episode Aired: September 25, 2011
IMDb Rating: 9.7
“Crawl Space” is the episode when so many things happen simultaneously. Walt takes Hank to the hidden meth lab/laundry. Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) sent his A-Team after Skyler asked for help when Ted Beneke (Christopher Cousins) wouldn’t pay the IRS. And Walt worries he’s in trouble with Gus.
7. Granite State
Season/Episode: Season 5/Episode 15
Episode Aired: September 22, 2013
IMDb Rating: 9.7
“Granite State” is the episode that narrates Walt’s struggles and difficulties adapting to his new identity. With Walt trying to convince Saul to come with him, he ends up living his new life in Nebraska alone. Meanwhile, Jesse is hatching a plan to escape from Jack and his crew.
8. Dead Freight
Season/Episode: Season 5/Episode 5
Episode Aired: August 12, 2012
IMDb Rating: 9.6
“Dead Freight” is about the deterioration of Walter White’s family life, which is a big contrast to his growing business and bold plans to steal drugs from a train car. The episode ends with Todd firing at a boy who saw him with Walt and Jesse as they celebrate their new exploits.
9. One Minute
Season/Episode: Season 3/Episode 7
Episode Aired: May 2, 2010
IMDb Rating: 9.6
The episode entitled “One Minute” follows the event after Hank beats Jesse up so badly that he ends up in the hospital. With Jesse threatening to press charges against Hank, Walt stopped him and, in return, hired him again as his business partner.
10. Salud
Season/Episode: Season 4/Episode 10
Episode Aired: September 18, 2011
IMDb Rating: 9.6
“Salud” is the episode when Jesse, Gus, and Mike Ehrmantraut (Jonathan Banks) fly to Mexico because Jesse will be working for the cartel. After fighting with Jesse, Walt disappointedly missed his son’s birthday.
11. Confessions
Season/Episode: Season 5/Episode 11
Episode Aired: August 25, 2013
IMDb Rating: 9.6
The episode “Confessions” narrates the start of Walt’s actions against Hank, which put Hank in a difficult position. In retaliation, Hank tried to pull Jesse to his side and turn him against Walt. And while all of this is happening, Todd is taking advantage of the mess and is now running the business.
12. Say My Name
Season/Episode: Season 5/Episode 7
Episode Aired: August 26, 2012
IMDb Rating: 9.6
“Say My Name” is the episode that left Walt alone to handle things on his own since both Jesse and Mike were out. Despite the change in their agreement, Walt offers to continue working for Blue Sky. Meanwhile, Hank finally decides to betray Mike’s gang.
13. Gliding Over All
Season/Episode: Season 5/Episode 8
Episode Aired: September 2, 2012
IMDb Rating: 9.6
“Gliding Over” All is the episode that follows Walt’s decision to expand his business and start dealing overseas to keep the money coming in. Walt meets up with Lydia Rodarte-Quayle (Laura Fraser) to get the names of Mike’s henchmen and the possibility of expanding his operations to the Czech Republic.
14. Half Measures
Season/Episode: Season 3/Episode 12
Episode Aired: June 6, 2010
IMDb Rating: 9.5
The episode “Half Measures” narrates Jesse’s lashing out and rebellion. He plotted to go against the people who killed Combo Ortega (Rodney Rush). Since Jesse is not listening to him, Walt decides to intervene, leading to a shocking confrontation and Gus firing.
15. End Times
Season/Episode: Season 4/Episode 12
Episode Aired: October 2, 2011
IMDb Rating: 9.5
The episode “End Times” follows Hank and his family being placed in protective custody while Walt decides to stay home. Jesse visited him and pointed a gun at him, forcing him to confess to poisoning Brock Cantillo (Ian Posada) using ricin out of anger.
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