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The Worst Episodes of Better Call Saul

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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 Worst Episode
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    Better Call Saul Season 1 Episode 5 - Alpine Shepherd Boy
    8.0/10(28278 votes)

    S1:E5

    Alarming news disrupts Jimmy's efforts at drumming up new business, forcing him to make a difficult choice.

    Director:Nicole Kassell
    Writer:Bradley Paul

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  2. Better Call Saul Season 2 Episode 5 - Rebecca
    8.0/10(23457 votes)

    S2:E5

    Jimmy becomes frustrated with his restrictive work environment. Kim pulls out all the stops to dig herself out of a seemingly bottomless hole at HHM.

    Director:John Shiban
    Writer:Ann Cherkis

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  3. Better Call Saul Season 3 Episode 1 - Mabel
    8.1/10(22373 votes)

    S3:E1

    Jimmy and Chuck's relationship deteriorates. Kim feels the pressure of running her own firm. Mike investigates the note left on his car.

    Director:Vince Gilligan
    Writers:Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould

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  4. Better Call Saul Season 6 Episode 5 - Black and Blue
    8.1/10(26979 votes)

    S6:E5

    While business booms for Jimmy, the vise tightens on the cat-and-mouse game between Gus and Lalo.

    Director:Melissa Bernstein
    Writer:Alison Tatlock

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  5. Better Call Saul Season 2 Episode 1 - Switch
    8.2/10(23967 votes)

    S2:E1

    Jimmy and Kim's relationship takes a new turn. Mike decides it's for the best to sever his affiliation with an unrestrained associate.

    Director:Thomas Schnauz
    Writer:Thomas Schnauz

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  6. Better Call Saul Season 2 Episode 3 - Amarillo
    8.2/10(22209 votes)

    S2:E3

    Jimmy's client outreach efforts thrive, and he exhibits new heights of showmanship. Mike is perplexed by daughter-in-law Stacey's troubling news.

    Director:Scott Winant
    Writer:Jonathan Glatzer

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  7. Better Call Saul Season 3 Episode 7 - Expenses
    8.2/10(20501 votes)

    S3:E7

    Jimmy tries to settle debts. Nacho reunites with an acquaintance. Mike helps Stacey with a project and makes a connection.

    Director:Thomas Schnauz
    Writer:Thomas Schnauz

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  8. Better Call Saul Season 4 Episode 1 - Smoke
    8.2/10(21392 votes)

    S4:E1

    Jimmy struggles to cope with Chuck's tragic death. Mike ponders his role at Madrigal. Howard makes a startling confession.

    Director:Minkie Spiro
    Writer:Peter Gould

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  9. Better Call Saul Season 4 Episode 4 - Talk
    8.2/10(20170 votes)

    S4:E4

    A restless Jimmy embarks on a new endeavor while Mike burns bridges. Kim pursues her bliss. Nacho tries to survive a turf war.

    Director:John Shiban
    Writer:Marion Dayre

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  10. Better Call Saul Season 6 Episode 6 - Axe and Grind
    8.2/10(26360 votes)

    S6:E6

    Kim and Jimmy enlist a knowledgeable contact. Howard scrutinizes Jimmy's business practices.

    Director:Giancarlo Esposito
    Writer:Ariel Levine

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  11. Better Call Saul Season 1 Episode 4 - Hero
    8.3/10(28600 votes)

    S1:E4

    Jimmy devises a bold plan to obtain new clients, but must face consequences when his relationships become strained.

    Director:Colin Bucksey
    Writer:Gennifer Hutchison

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  12. Better Call Saul Season 2 Episode 7 - Inflatable
    8.3/10(21442 votes)

    S2:E7

    Mike's growing frustration shows when his hand is forced, but with Jimmy's help, he works to keep the peace. Meanwhile, Jimmy boldly forges a new path forward.

    Director:Colin Bucksey
    Writer:Gordon Smith

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  13. Better Call Saul Season 2 Episode 8 - Fifi
    8.3/10(21174 votes)

    S2:E8

    Mike aims to settle the score with an enemy; an unexpected opportunity presents itself to Jimmy.

    Director:Larysa Kondracki
    Writer:Thomas Schnauz

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  14. Better Call Saul Season 4 Episode 7 - Something Stupid
    8.3/10(19979 votes)

    S4:E7

    Jimmy expands his business, but runs into a problem that only Kim can solve. Gus intervenes in Hector's medical care. Mike deals with a setback.

    Director:Deborah Chow
    Writer:Alison Tatlock

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  15. Better Call Saul Season 1 Episode 1 - Uno
    8.4/10(37054 votes)

    S1:E1

    Jimmy works his magic in the courtroom. Unexpected inspiration leads him to an unconventional pursuit of potential clients.

    Director:Vince Gilligan
    Writers:Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould

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  16. Better Call Saul Season 2 Episode 2 - Cobbler
    8.4/10(22812 votes)

    S2:E2

    To keep a potentially messy situation from unraveling, Mike brokers a deal. Jimmy works to exonerate an eccentric client.

    Director:Terry McDonough
    Writer:Gennifer Hutchison

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  17. Better Call Saul Season 2 Episode 6 - Bali Ha'i
    8.4/10(21736 votes)

    S2:E6

    Jimmy finds comfort in familiarity. Kim receives a life-changing proposal. When he is threatened, Mike finds himself pushed to the limit.

    Director:Michael Slovis
    Writer:Gennifer Hutchison

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  18. Better Call Saul Season 3 Episode 3 - Sunk Costs
    8.4/10(21165 votes)

    S3:E3

    Jimmy decides to represent a new client to Kim's dismay. Mike meets a formidable ally who gives a tempting offer.

    Director:John Shiban
    Writer:Gennifer Hutchison

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  19. Better Call Saul Season 3 Episode 6 - Off Brand
    8.4/10(20841 votes)

    S3:E6

    Jimmy has a new endeavor. Chuck pushes himself to the limit. Nacho finds himself in a power struggle.

    Director:Keith Gordon
    Writer:Ann Cherkis

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  20. Better Call Saul Season 4 Episode 3 - Something Beautiful
    8.4/10(20141 votes)

    S4:E3

    Jimmy puts a risky plan into motion. As alliances shift, Nacho finds himself in the crosshairs. Kim contemplates her future.

    Director:Daniel Sackheim
    Writer:Gordon Smith

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  21. Better Call Saul Season 4 Episode 5 - Quite a Ride
    8.4/10(20460 votes)

    S4:E5

    Jimmy identifies a new market for his talents. Mike vets a potential partnership. Kim drives a hard bargain.

    Director:Michael Morris
    Writer:Ann Cherkis

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  22. Better Call Saul Season 3 Episode 8 - Slip
    8.5/10(20609 votes)

    S3:E8

    Jimmy is pushed to desperate measures. Nacho picks up a new skill. Mike explores an alliance. Kim stands up to Hamlin.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writer:Marion Dayre

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  23. Better Call Saul Season 4 Episode 6 - Piñata
    8.5/10(20036 votes)

    S4:E6

    While Jimmy dreams of Wexler-McGill, Kim makes a bold move. Mike puts a plan into motion for Gus.

    Director:Andrew Stanton
    Writer:Gennifer Hutchison

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  24. 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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  25. 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Alpine Shepherd Boy" is the worst rated episode of "Better Call Saul". It scored 8/10 based on 28278 votes. Directed by Nicole Kassell and written by Bradley Paul, it aired on 3/2/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Rebecca".