The Best Episodes of Breaking Bad Season 2

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.3/10(62205 votes)

   #1 - Grilled

   S2:E23/15/2009

   Walt and Jesse find themselves in close quarters with an unhinged Tuco. Marie and Hank comfort Skyler, who is distraught over Walt’s disappearance. Hank pays a visit to Mrs. Pinkman on some not-so-official business.

   Director:Charles Haid

   Writer:George Mastras

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   Director:Charles Haid

   Writer:George Mastras
2. 

   9.3/10(59988 votes)

   #2 - Better Call Saul

   S2:E84/26/2009

   Walt and Jesse seek advice from a shady attorney when Badger gets in trouble with the law; the DEA believes they have caught up with "Heisenberg" ; Hank returns.

   Director:Terry McDonough

   Writer:Peter Gould

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   Director:Terry McDonough

   Writer:Peter Gould
3. 

   9.3/10(58580 votes)

   #3 - Phoenix

   S2:E125/24/2009

   As Walt explores money laundering options, he and Jesse spar over the profits from their latest deal. Jesse and Jane clash with her father. Walt makes a fatal decision.

   Director:Colin Bucksey

   Writer:John Shiban

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   Director:Colin Bucksey

   Writer:John Shiban
4. 

   9.2/10(57901 votes)

   #4 - 4 Days Out

   S2:E95/3/2009

   Walt and his family wait for news after he undergoes a PET-CT scan. Walt follows Saul's advice; Jesse's relationship with Jane is put on hold when he and Walt head to the desert for a marathon of cooking.

   Director:Michelle MacLaren

   Writer:Sam Catlin

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   Director:Michelle MacLaren

   Writer:Sam Catlin
5. 

   9.2/10(57164 votes)

   #5 - ABQ

   S2:E135/31/2009

   Skyler confronts Walt about his secrecy; Jesse falls apart; and Jane's grief-stricken father takes action that results in further tragedy.

   Director:Adam Bernstein

   Writer:Vince Gilligan

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   Director:Adam Bernstein

   Writer:Vince Gilligan
6. 

   8.9/10(52176 votes)

   #6 - Mandala

   S2:E115/17/2009

   As the end of her pregnancy finds Skyler conflicted about her feelings, a dealer's death forces Walt to look for somewhere to unload a load of meth.

   Director:Adam Bernstein

   Writer:George Mastras

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   Director:Adam Bernstein

   Writer:George Mastras
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7. 

   8.8/10(54814 votes)

   #7 - Peekaboo

   S2:E64/12/2009

   Walt's secret is in jeopardy when Skyler thanks Gretchen for paying for his treatment.

   Director:Peter Medak

   Writers:Vince Gilligan, J. Roberts

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   Director:Peter Medak

   Writers:Vince Gilligan, J. Roberts
8. 

   8.6/10(53945 votes)

   #8 - Seven Thirty-Seven

   S2:E13/8/2009

   Walt and Jesse are vividly reminded of Tuco’s volatile nature, and try to figure a way out of their business partnership. Hank attempts to mend fences between the estranged Marie and Skyler.

   Director:Bryan Cranston

   Writer:J. Roberts

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   Director:Bryan Cranston

   Writer:J. Roberts
9. 

   8.6/10(50914 votes)

   #9 - Negro y Azul

   S2:E74/19/2009

   Jesse and Walt discuss expanding into new territories; Hank struggles to fit in; Skyler pursues a new job opportunity; Jesse gets to know his landlord.

   Director:Félix Alcalá

   Writer:John Shiban

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   Director:Félix Alcalá

   Writer:John Shiban
10. 

    8.4/10(50226 votes)

    #10 - Over

    S2:E105/10/2009

    Walt and Hank get into a heated argument at a party. Skyler opens up to her boss. Jane hides her relationship with Jesse from her father.

    Director:Phil Abraham

    Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett

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    Director:Phil Abraham

    Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett
11. 

    8.3/10(51834 votes)

    #11 - Bit by a Dead Bee

    S2:E33/22/2009

    Walt and Jesse become short on cash when they try to cover their tracks. Meanwhile, the DEA has a lead that could them straight to Walt and Jesse.

    Director:Terry McDonough

    Writer:Peter Gould

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    Director:Terry McDonough

    Writer:Peter Gould
12. 

    8.2/10(51908 votes)

    #12 - Down

    S2:E43/29/2009

    Walt attempts to reconnect with his family, while Jesse struggles to rebuild his life.

    Director:John Dahl

    Writer:Sam Catlin

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    Director:John Dahl

    Writer:Sam Catlin
13. 

    8.2/10(51195 votes)

    #13 - Breakage

    S2:E54/5/2009

    Hank suffers from the aftermath of his encounter with Tuco. Meanwhile, Jesse hires a crew to get their product out on the streets.

    Director:Johan Renck

    Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett

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    Director:Johan Renck

    Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett