Breaking Bad - Every Episode Ranked
The following is a complete ranking of every episode of AMC's Breaking Bad.
Overall Season Ratings:
Season 1: 8.9/10
Season 2: 8.7/10
Season 3: 9.0/10
Season 4: 9.3/10
Season 5: 9.8/10
Favorite & Least Favorite Episode Per Season:
Season 1:
Favorite: Crazy Handful of Nothin' (#15)
Least Favorite: Cancer Man (#50)
Season 2:
Favorite: 4 Days Out (#9)
Least Favorite: Down (#61)
Season 3:
Favorite: Full Measure (#7)
Least Favorite: Kafkaesque (#60)
Season 4:
Favorite: Face Off (#2)
Least Favorite: Open House (#62)
Season 5:
Favorite: Ozymandias (#1)
Least Favorite: Fifty-One (#46)
Overall Season Ratings:
Season 1: 8.9/10
Season 2: 8.7/10
Season 3: 9.0/10
Season 4: 9.3/10
Season 5: 9.8/10
Favorite & Least Favorite Episode Per Season:
Season 1:
Favorite: Crazy Handful of Nothin' (#15)
Least Favorite: Cancer Man (#50)
Season 2:
Favorite: 4 Days Out (#9)
Least Favorite: Down (#61)
Season 3:
Favorite: Full Measure (#7)
Least Favorite: Kafkaesque (#60)
Season 4:
Favorite: Face Off (#2)
Least Favorite: Open House (#62)
Season 5:
Favorite: Ozymandias (#1)
Least Favorite: Fifty-One (#46)
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- DirectorRian JohnsonStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalter faces the devastating consequences of his actions as his world unravels. Meanwhile, Jesse's fate takes a dark turn, and the fallout threatens everyone he cares about.Season 5, Episode 14: 10/10
- DirectorVince GilliganStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalter executes a daring plan to eliminate his greatest threat. Meanwhile, Jesse fights to break free from Gus's grip as the battle for survival reaches its climax.Season 4, Episode 13: 10/10
- DirectorVince GilliganStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalter returns to Albuquerque to tie up loose ends, setting the stage for a final confrontation. Meanwhile, Jesse fights for his freedom as everything comes to a dramatic conclusion.Season 5, Episode 16: 10/10
- DirectorScott WinantStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalter scrambles to secure his safety as pressure mounts from all sides. Meanwhile, Skyler faces a devastating setback, and Jesse finds himself caught between loyalty and survival.Season 4, Episode 11: 10/10
- DirectorMichelle MacLarenStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalter makes a desperate move to stay ahead, but his past choices come back to haunt him. Meanwhile, Jesse sets a trap that could change everything.Season 5, Episode 13: 10/10
- DirectorGeorge MastrasStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalter, Jesse, and Mike plot a risky heist to secure a crucial supply. Meanwhile, tensions rise within the group as unexpected complications threaten their plan.Season 5, Episode 5: 10/10
- DirectorVince GilliganStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalter makes a desperate move to protect himself, setting off a chain of events that will change everything. Meanwhile, Jesse is forced to make an impossible choice.Season 3, Episode 13: 10/10
- DirectorAdam BernsteinStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalter is forced to take a stand as Jesse's reckless actions put them both at risk. Meanwhile, Skyler pushes for greater control, and a dangerous ultimatum changes everything.Season 3, Episode 12: 10/10
- DirectorMichelle MacLarenStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalter takes Jesse on an extended cook in the desert, hoping to secure his family's future--but an unexpected crisis puts their survival at risk.Season 2, Episode 9: 10/10
- DirectorMichelle MacLarenStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulAs Hank deals with the fallout of his investigation, he faces an unexpected reckoning. Meanwhile, Walter and Jesse's partnership is pushed to its limits, and a deadly threat looms closer.Season 3, Episode 7: 10/10
- DirectorMichelle MacLarenStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulJesse is sent on a high-stakes mission with Gus and Mike, while Walter deals with the fallout of his latest actions. Meanwhile, Skyler takes a bold step to protect her family.Season 4, Episode 10: 10/10
- DirectorPeter GouldStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalter goes into hiding as his empire crumbles, forcing him to confront his isolation. Meanwhile, Jesse faces a grim reality, and those left behind struggle to pick up the pieces.Season 5, Episode 15: 10/10
- DirectorCharles HaidStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalter and Jesse find themselves trapped in a deadly standoff with Tuco, fighting to survive. Meanwhile, Hank's search for the missing duo leads him closer to the truth.Season 2, Episode 2: 10/10
- DirectorMichael SlovisStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalter takes drastic measures to protect himself as Hank closes in. Meanwhile, Jesse struggles with a painful realization that could change everything.Season 5, Episode 11: 10/10
- DirectorBronwen HughesStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulAs his illness worsens, Walter adopts a more ruthless approach to the drug trade, while Jesse struggles to keep up. Meanwhile, Skyler grows increasingly suspicious of Walter's behavior.Season 1, Episode 6: 9.5/10
- DirectorAdam BernsteinStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulAs Walter faces the fallout of his choices, Jesse spirals deeper into despair. Meanwhile, an unforeseen tragedy sends shockwaves through Albuquerque.Season 2, Episode 13: 9.5/10
- DirectorTerry McDonoughStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulAfter running into legal trouble, Walter and Jesse turn to a flamboyant criminal lawyer, Saul Goodman, for help. Meanwhile, Hank's investigation brings him closer to their operation.Season 2, Episode 8: 9.5/10
- DirectorJohn ShibanStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalter settles into his new role, but an unexpected threat forces him to act quickly. Meanwhile, Hank closes in on Heisenberg, and Jesse finds himself caught in the middle.Season 3, Episode 6: 9.5/10
- DirectorThomas SchnauzStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalter asserts his dominance as tensions within the group reach a breaking point. Meanwhile, Jesse makes a difficult choice, and Mike takes drastic action to secure his future.Season 5, Episode 7: 9.5/10
- DirectorMichelle MacLarenStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalter moves to consolidate his power, but unexpected challenges threaten his empire. Meanwhile, Hank stumbles upon a revelation that changes everything.Season 5, Episode 8: 9.5/10
- DirectorAdam BernsteinStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulA shocking event forces Walter and Jesse to rethink their business, leading them to a high-stakes meeting with a mysterious new player. Meanwhile, Skyler faces an unexpected dilemma at work.Season 2, Episode 11: 9.3/10
- DirectorPhil AbrahamStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulAs Walter celebrates a turning point in his illness, his growing pride threatens to pull him deeper into the drug trade. Meanwhile, Jesse finds a new connection that offers a glimpse of a different life.Season 2, Episode 10: 9.2/10
- DirectorAdam BernsteinStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalter is forced to make a life-altering decision as he and Jesse deal with the fallout of their actions. Meanwhile, Skyler's suspicions continue to grow, and Hank begins to take notice of Walter's unusual behavior.Season 1, Episode 3: 9.0/10
- DirectorVince GilliganStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulAfter being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, a struggling high school chemistry teacher makes a drastic choice to secure his family's future--turning to the drug trade with a former student.Season 1, Episode 1: 9.0/10
- DirectorColin BuckseyStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalter struggles to balance his growing empire with his responsibilities at home. Meanwhile, Jesse's relationship takes a turn that threatens to derail everything.Season 2, Episode 12: 9.0/10
