The Best Episodes of Breaking Bad Season 3

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.7/10(79109 votes)

   #1 - Full Measure

   S3:E136/13/2010

   With Jesse on the run and Mike in hot pursuit, Walt negotiates a bargain with Gus and concocts a disturbing plan to provide for his and Jesse's safety.

   Director:Vince Gilligan

   Writer:Vince Gilligan

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   Director:Vince Gilligan

   Writer:Vince Gilligan
2. 

   9.6/10(65706 votes)

   #2 - One Minute

   S3:E75/2/2010

   Hank's increasing volatility forces a confrontation with Jesse and trouble at work. Skyler pressures Walt to make a deal. Gus' actions have severe consequences.

   Director:Michelle MacLaren

   Writer:Thomas Schnauz

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   Director:Michelle MacLaren

   Writer:Thomas Schnauz
3. 

   9.5/10(65240 votes)

   #3 - Half Measures

   S3:E126/6/2010

   Against Walt's advice, Jesse lashes out. Fearing for Jesse's safety, Walt takes drastic action to intervene and tragic event leads to a shocking confrontation.

   Director:Adam Bernstein

   Writers:Sam Catlin, Peter Gould

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   Director:Adam Bernstein

   Writers:Sam Catlin, Peter Gould
4. 

   9.3/10(53811 votes)

   #4 - Sunset

   S3:E64/25/2010

   Walt settles into his new surroundings; Walt, Jr. wants answers about his parents' relationship; Hank's investigation causes problems for Walt and Jesse.

   Director:John Shiban

   Writer:John Shiban

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   Director:John Shiban

   Writer:John Shiban
5. 

   8.7/10(48027 votes)

   #5 - I See You

   S3:E85/9/2010

   The family waits for news about Hank. While Jesse covers at the lab, Walt attempts to placate Gus. After witnessing a disturbing outburst, Walt worries he and his family are in danger.

   Director:Colin Bucksey

   Writer:Gennifer Hutchison

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   Director:Colin Bucksey

   Writer:Gennifer Hutchison
6. 

   8.6/10(48035 votes)

   #6 - Caballo sin Nombre

   S3:E23/28/2010

   Despite ever-increasing tension between Walt and Skyler, he pulls out all the stops in an effort to reconcile with the family. Elsewhere, Saul is instrumental in getting Jesse involved in a most-unusual investment opportunity.

   Director:Adam Bernstein

   Writer:Peter Gould

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   Director:Adam Bernstein

   Writer:Peter Gould
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7. 

   8.5/10(47256 votes)

   #7 - Más

   S3:E54/18/2010

   Gus increases his efforts to lure Walt back into business, forcing a rift between Walt and Jesse. Skyler doubts her new relationship. Marie confides in Skyler about her concern for Hank's well-being.

   Director:Johan Renck

   Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett

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   Director:Johan Renck

   Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett
8. 

   8.4/10(49404 votes)

   #8 - No Más

   S3:E13/21/2010

   Walt faces a new threat, on a new front and deals with an increasingly angry Skyler, who must consider what to do next with her life and the kids. Meanwhile, Jesse comes face-to-face with some startling self-revelations.

   Director:Bryan Cranston

   Writer:Vince Gilligan

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   Director:Bryan Cranston

   Writer:Vince Gilligan
9. 

   8.4/10(47142 votes)

   #9 - Abiquiu

   S3:E115/30/2010

   Skyler gets involved with Walt's business. Hank struggles with his recovery. Jesse makes a startling discovery after meeting a girl at group therapy.

   Director:Michelle MacLaren

   Writers:John Shiban, Thomas Schnauz

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   Director:Michelle MacLaren

   Writers:John Shiban, Thomas Schnauz
10. 

    8.3/10(48082 votes)

    #10 - I.F.T.

    S3:E34/4/2010

    Walt ignores Skyler's demands, furthering the rift between them and pushing her to break bad. Still suffering from panic and anxiety attacks, Hank crosses a line at work.

    Director:Michelle MacLaren

    Writer:George Mastras

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    Director:Michelle MacLaren

    Writer:George Mastras
11. 

    8.3/10(47616 votes)

    #11 - Kafkaesque

    S3:E95/16/2010

    As Hank's hospital bills stack up, Skyler hatches a plan. Walt and Gus come to a better understanding. Jesse, looking for more independence, pursues a new opportunity.

    Director:Michael Slovis

    Writers:George Mastras, Peter Gould

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    Director:Michael Slovis

    Writers:George Mastras, Peter Gould
12. 

    8.1/10(49953 votes)

    #12 - Green Light

    S3:E44/11/2010

    Walt loses control as he reacts to Skyler's news, endangering his job and relationships with Saul and Jesse. Hank throws himself into his blue meth investigation. Jesse enacts a new plan.

    Director:Scott Winant

    Writer:Sam Catlin

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    Director:Scott Winant

    Writer:Sam Catlin
13. 

    7.9/10(99843 votes)

    #13 - Fly

    S3:E105/23/2010

    Walt becomes obsessed with a contaminant in the lab and refuses to finish the cook until it is eliminated. A frustrated Jesse attempts to get Walt back on track.

    Director:Rian Johnson

    Writers:Sam Catlin, Moira Walley-Beckett

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    Director:Rian Johnson

    Writers:Sam Catlin, Moira Walley-Beckett