The Best Episodes of Breaking Bad Season 5

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.8/10(298907 votes)

   #1 - Felina

   S5:E169/29/2013

   All bad things must come to an end.

   Director:Vince Gilligan

   Writer:Vince Gilligan

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   Director:Vince Gilligan

   Writer:Vince Gilligan
2. 

   9.7/10(131255 votes)

   #2 - To'hajiilee

   S5:E139/8/2013

   Things heat up for Walt in unexpected ways.

   Director:Michelle MacLaren

   Writer:George Mastras

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   Director:Michelle MacLaren

   Writer:George Mastras
3. 

   9.6/10(89181 votes)

   #3 - Dead Freight

   S5:E58/12/2012

   Walt's team gets creative to obtain the methylamine they need to continue their operation.

   Director:George Mastras

   Writer:George Mastras

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   Director:George Mastras

   Writer:George Mastras
4. 

   9.6/10(85090 votes)

   #4 - Say My Name

   S5:E78/26/2012

   Walt takes control of business matters; Mike deals with the consequences of his actions.

   Director:Thomas Schnauz

   Writer:Thomas Schnauz

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   Director:Thomas Schnauz

   Writer:Thomas Schnauz
5. 

   9.6/10(83141 votes)

   #5 - Confessions

   S5:E118/25/2013

   Jesse decides to make a change, while Walt and Skyler try to deal with an unexpected demand.

   Director:Michael Slovis

   Writer:Gennifer Hutchison

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   Director:Michael Slovis

   Writer:Gennifer Hutchison
6. 

   9.6/10(126388 votes)

   #6 - Granite State

   S5:E159/22/2013

   Events set in motion long ago move toward a conclusion.

   Director:Peter Gould

   Writer:Peter Gould

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   Director:Peter Gould

   Writer:Peter Gould
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7. 

   9.5/10(75464 votes)

   #7 - Gliding Over All

   S5:E89/2/2012

   Walt takes care of loose ends; Walt makes a dangerous decision.

   Director:Michelle MacLaren

   Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett

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   Director:Michelle MacLaren

   Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett
8. 

   9.5/10(510543 votes)

   #8 - Ozymandias

   S5:E149/15/2013

   Everyone copes with radically changed circumstances.

   Director:Rian Johnson

   Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett

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   Director:Rian Johnson

   Writer:Moira Walley-Beckett
9. 

   9.4/10(71157 votes)

   #9 - Blood Money

   S5:E98/11/2013

   As Walt and Jesse adjust to life out of the business, Hank grapples with a troubling lead.

   Director:Bryan Cranston

   Writer:Peter Gould

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   Director:Bryan Cranston

   Writer:Peter Gould
10. 

    9.2/10(67011 votes)

    #10 - Live Free or Die

    S5:E17/15/2012

    As Walt deals with the aftermath of the Casa Tranquila explosion, Hank works to wrap up his investigation of Gus' empire.

    Director:Michael Slovis

    Writer:Vince Gilligan

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    Director:Michael Slovis

    Writer:Vince Gilligan
11. 

    9.2/10(65487 votes)

    #11 - Buried

    S5:E108/18/2013

    While Skyler's past catches up with her, Walt covers his tracks. Jesse continues to struggle with his guilt.

    Director:Michelle MacLaren

    Writer:Thomas Schnauz

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    Director:Michelle MacLaren

    Writer:Thomas Schnauz
12. 

    9.1/10(70453 votes)

    #12 - Rabid Dog

    S5:E129/1/2013

    An unusual strategy starts to bear fruit, while plans are set in motion that could change everything.

    Director:Sam Catlin

    Writer:Sam Catlin

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    Director:Sam Catlin

    Writer:Sam Catlin
13. 

    9.0/10(61624 votes)

    #13 - Buyout

    S5:E68/19/2012

    Walt, Jesse, and Mike struggle over the future of their business, as occupational hazards weigh on Jesse.

    Director:Colin Bucksey

    Writer:Gennifer Hutchison

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    Director:Colin Bucksey

    Writer:Gennifer Hutchison
14. 

    8.8/10(59297 votes)

    #14 - Madrigal

    S5:E27/22/2012

    Walt and Jesse pursue an unlikely business partner. The DEA filters through various leads in hopes of finding something.

    Director:Michelle MacLaren

    Writer:Vince Gilligan

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    Director:Michelle MacLaren

    Writer:Vince Gilligan
15. 

    8.8/10(58808 votes)

    #15 - Hazard Pay

    S5:E37/29/2012

    Walt and Jesse formulate a new business plan. Walt shares a secret with Marie.

    Director:Adam Bernstein

    Writer:Peter Gould

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    Director:Adam Bernstein

    Writer:Peter Gould
16. 

    8.8/10(59126 votes)

    #16 - Fifty-One

    S5:E48/5/2012

    Walt celebrates another birthday. Skyler contemplates her options, and an associate puts a crimp in Walt and Jesse's business strategy.

    Director:Rian Johnson

    Writer:Sam Catlin

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    Director:Rian Johnson

    Writer:Sam Catlin