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The Best Episodes of Better Call Saul Season 5

Every episode of Better Call Saul Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Better Call Saul Season 5!

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Six years before Saul Goodman meets Walter White. We meet him when the man who will become Saul Goodman is known as Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer searching for his destiny, and, more immediately, hustling

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Better Call Saul Season 5 Episode 8 - Bagman
    9.7/10(41525 votes)

    S5:E8

    When a simple errand for a client goes sideways, Jimmy is pushed to the limit. Mike takes measures to contain the wrath of the cartel. Lalo gets an unexpected visitor.

    Director:Vince Gilligan
    Writer:Gordon Smith

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  2. Better Call Saul Season 5 Episode 9 - Bad Choice Road
    9.7/10(39518 votes)

    S5:E9

    In the wake of Jimmy's traumatic misadventure, Kim takes stock of what is important. Jimmy attempts to return to business as usual, but it's more difficult than anticipated. Gus and Mike set a plan in motion.

    Director:Thomas Schnauz
    Writer:Thomas Schnauz

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  3. Better Call Saul Season 5 Episode 10 - Something Unforgivable
    9.4/10(30817 votes)

    S5:E10

    Jimmy and Kim make a sideways move that takes a serious turn. Nacho gets closer to the cartel than he'd like.

    Director:Peter Gould
    Writers:Ariel Levine, Peter Gould

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  4. Better Call Saul Season 5 Episode 6 - Wexler v. Goodman
    9.3/10(26044 votes)

    S5:E6

    Kim tries to pump the brakes on Jimmy's latest scheme, but it may be too late to stop Saul. Mike turns the heat up on Lalo. Nacho attempts to enlist support from above.

    Director:Michael Morris
    Writer:Thomas Schnauz

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  5. Better Call Saul Season 5 Episode 7 - JMM
    9.1/10(23966 votes)

    S5:E7

    Jimmy and Kim build a legal firewall with help from Huell. Kim sets things straight with her clients as Jimmy is compromised by his. Gus, at war on all fronts, calms troubled waters in service of his plot to build an empire. Mike does damage control.

    Director:Melissa Bernstein
    Writer:Alison Tatlock

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  6. Better Call Saul Season 5 Episode 3 - The Guy for This
    9.0/10(22617 votes)

    S5:E3

    Jimmy's business enters uncharted territory. Kim's confidence is tested when she's faced with a legal problem only she can solve. Nacho navigates increased pressure from Gus. Mike continues to spiral.

    Director:Michael Morris
    Writer:Ann Cherkis

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  7. Better Call Saul Season 5 Episode 1 - Magic Man
    8.7/10(23222 votes)

    S5:E1

    Now doing business as Saul Goodman, Jimmy unveils an unorthodox strategy for client development that tests Kim's tolerance of his new legal persona. Lalo searches for the mysterious Michael, only to discover a problem within his own operation.

    Director:Bronwen Hughes
    Writer:Peter Gould

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  8. Better Call Saul Season 5 Episode 2 - 50% Off
    8.7/10(22283 votes)

    S5:E2

    Jimmy's promotional stunt has unintended consequences. Nacho takes extreme measures to earn Lalo's trust. Saul is a success at the courthouse but still has yet to win Kim over. Simmering with rage and self-loathing, Mike loses his temper.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writer:Alison Tatlock

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  9. Better Call Saul Season 5 Episode 4 - Namaste
    8.5/10(21361 votes)

    S5:E4

    As Jimmy doubles down on Saul Goodman, a deeply conflicted Kim brings him an interesting proposition, Gus makes a sacrifice in order to play the long game, and Mike attempts to smooth things over with his family.

    Director:Gordon Smith
    Writer:Gordon Smith

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  10. Better Call Saul Season 5 Episode 5 - Dedicado a Max
    8.5/10(21569 votes)

    S5:E5

    Mike takes an impromptu trip out of town. As she and Jimmy grow closer over their campaign to help a client, Kim makes a surprising call.

    Director:Jim McKay
    Writer:Marion Dayre

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Bagman" is the best rated episode of "Better Call Saul" season 5. It scored 9.7/10 based on 41525 votes. Directed by Vince Gilligan and written by Gordon Smith, it aired on 4/6/2020. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Bad Choice Road".