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Breaking Bad Episode Guide

Making of Breaking Bad

First aired: Dec/06/2007



1 :01x01 - Pilot

First aired: Jan/20/2008
Writer: Vince Gilligan
Director: Vince Gilligan
Guest star: Maximino Arciniega, Jr. (Krazy-8), John Koyama (Emilio), Steven Michael Quezada (Gomez), Marius Stan (Bogdan), Aaron Hill (Jock), Gregory Chase (Dr. Belknap), Carmen Serano (Carmen), Evan Bobrick (Chad), Roberta Marquez (Chad's Girlfriend), Allan Pacheco (Irving), Jason Byrd (Chemistry Student), Linda Speciale (Sexy Neighbor), Jesus Ramirez (Jock's Friend #1), Joshua S. Patton (Jock's Friend #2), Christopher Dempsey (E.M.T.)

A mild mannered teacher of high school chemistry learns he has contracted lung cancer and decides to undertake a new career in the manufacture of crystal meth as a way of guaranteeing financial solvency for his wife and son after his death.



2 :01x02 - Cat's in the Bag...

First aired: Jan/27/2008
Writer: Vince Gilligan
Director: Adam Bernstein
Guest star: Maximino Arciniega, Jr. (Krazy-8 (as Max Arciniega)), John Koyama (Emilio), Shane Marinson (Ob Gyn), Jason Byrd (Ben), Anthony Wamego (Backhoe Operator)

After the incident in the desert, Walter and Jesse are left with several problems to solve, and neither are anxious to begin. Skyler becomes suspicious of Walter due to his recent unusual behavior.



3 :01x03 - ...and the Bag's in the River

First aired: Feb/10/2008
Writer: Vince Gilligan
Director: Adam Bernstein
Guest star: Maximino Arciniega, Jr. (Krazy-8 (as Max Arciniega)), Jessica Hecht (Gretchen Schwartz), Steven Michael Quezada (Steven Gomez), Carmen Serano (Carmen Molina), Anna Felix (Sales Girl), Julia Minesci (Meth Whore), Daniel Serrano (Meth Drug Dealer)

Walter fights with Jesse over his drug use, causing him to leave Walter alone with their captive, Krazy-8. Meanwhile, Hank has a scared straight moment with Walter Jr. after his aunt discovers he has been smoking pot. Also, Skylar is upset when Walter stays away from home.



4 :01x04 - Cancer Man

First aired: Feb/17/2008
Writer: Vince Gilligan
Director: Jim McKay
Guest star: Tess Harper (Mrs. Pinkman), Steven Michael Quezada (Steven Gomez), Michael Bofshever (Mr. Pinkman), Kyle Bornheimer (Ken Wins (Phoning Customer)), Ben Petry (Jake Pinkman), David House (Dr. Delcavoli), Jon Kristian Moore (DEA Agent), Tish Miller (Bank Teller), Charles Baker (Skinny Pete), Rodney Rush (Chubby Stoner)

Walter breaks the news to the whole family about his lung cancer. Evidence from the desert convinces the DEA that a new big time drug dealer has come to Albuquerque. Walter's anger boils over against a obnoxious yuppie. Jesse's paranoia sends him home to visit his parents.



5 :01x05 - Gray Matter

First aired: Feb/24/2008
Writer: Patty Lin
Director: Tricia Brock
Guest star: Adam Godley (Elliott Schwartz), Jessica Hecht (Gretchen Schwartz), Matt L. Jones (Badger), William Sterchi (Manager (as William Sterci II)), Marc Mouchet (Farley), Kiira Arai Sniegowski (Server), Bill Allen (Scientist (as William Allen)), Loren Haynes (Music Producer), Kyle Swimmer (Louis), Robert Arrington (Soren), Frederic Doss (Off Duty Cop), Juanita Trad (Medical Technician)

Walter is offered a new job while attending a birthday party for a successful former science colleague. Jesse finds himself unsuccessful at finding a legitimate job and ends up back to cooking up meth, and an inferior product at that. Skyler tries to get Walter into chemotherapy by gathering his family for an intervention, but he is worried about their financial difficulties and what his quality of life will be like.



6 :01x06 - Crazy Handful of Nothin'

First aired: Mar/02/2008
Writer: George Mastras
Director: Bronwen Hughes
Guest star: Raymond Cruz (Tuco), Steven Michael Quezada (Steven Gomez), Carmen Serano (Carmen Molina), Pierre Barrera (Hugo (Hugo Archuleta)), Charles Baker (Skinny Pete), Jesus Payan (No-Doze), César García Gómez (Gonzo (as Cesar Garcia)), Vivian Nesbitt (Mrs. Pope), Judith Rane (Office Manager), Seraphine DeYoung (Student), Dennis Keiffer (Lookout)

Walter cooks up even more crystal meth than ever with Jesse as he needs money for his chemotherapy treatments. Meanwhile, Skinny Pete gives Jesse a new important contact, as the DEA beefs up its investigation of Albuquerque's new drug kingpin.



7 :01x07 - A-No-Rough-Stuff-Type-Deal

First aired: Mar/09/2008
Writer: Peter Gould
Director: Tim Hunter
Guest star: Kristen Loree (Concerned Parent), Jesus Payan (No-Doze), Mike Miller (Jewelry Store Owner), César García Gómez (Gonzo), Raymond Cruz (Tuco), Lorri Oliver (Concerned Parent), Charles Dowdy (Mr. Wilson), Jacob Mullikan (Prospective Buyer), Matthew Page (Chemical Plant Guard), Carrie Fleming (Yuppie Woman), Dave Colon (Concerned Parent), David House (Dr. Delcavoli)

Production problems arise immediately as Walter and Jesse do business with a new partner in crime, causing them to attempt to steal from a chemical supply house. Meanwhile, Marie shows a different side of herself as she throws Skylar a baby shower and gives her an unusual gift.



Webisode 1: Good Cop, Bad Cop

First aired: Feb/17/2009
Writer: Suzanne Potts
Director: John Shiban

In this first "minisode", Hank and Marie spice up their relationship with a little role playing on Valentine's day.



Webisode 2: Wedding Day

First aired: Feb/17/2009
Writer: Kate Powers
Director: John Shiban

A revealing confession from Hank to Walter on the day of Hank's marriage to Marie



Webisode 3: TwaughtHammer

First aired: Feb/17/2009
Writer: Gennifer Hutchison
Director: John Shiban

An on-camera interview with the deep creative force behind the band TwaughtHammer, Jesse Pinkman.



Webisode 4: Fallacies

First aired: Feb/17/2009

Yo, in tha house!! We experience the awesomeness that is the music video for the song, "Fallacies", by Arizona band TwaughtHammer.



Webisode 5: Marie's Confession

First aired: Feb/17/2009
Writer: Vince Gilligan
Director: John Shiban

Under instructions from her court-appointed therapist, Marie makes an entry in a video diary where she talks about some of the thoughts running through her head.



Webisode 6: The Break-In

First aired: Feb/24/2009
Writer: Gennifer Hutchison
Director: John Shiban

When Skyler ignorantly sells an old canister vacuum that Walter is hiding the drug money in, Walter must enlist Badger and his "mad lockpicking skilz" to get it back.



8 :02x01 - Seven Thirty-Seven

First aired: Mar/08/2009
Writer: J Roberts
Director: Bryan Cranston
Guest star: Raymond Cruz (Tuco), Steven Michael Quezada (Steven Gomez)

Walt and Jesse decide to end their business dealings with Tuco after bearing witness to his incendiary disposition in regards to Gonzo. But how can they do this? Meanwhile, Hank helps smooth things between Skylar and her sister Marie by acting as a go-between.



9 :02x02 - Grilled

First aired: Mar/15/2009
Writer: George Mastras
Director: Charles Haid
Guest star: Raymond Cruz (Tuco), Tess Harper (Mrs Pinkman), Mark Margolis (Tio), Steven Michael Quezada (Steven Gomez), Nigel Gibbs (Sgt. Tim Roberts)

Walt and Jesse try to disassociate themselves from the volatile Tuco, but find themselves in deep trouble when they trapped withe the dealer. Meanwhile, Skylar is worried about her missing husband and seeks comfort from her sister and brother-in-law. Elsewhere, Hank visits Jesse's mother on a business call.



10 :02x03 - Bit by a Dead Bee

First aired: Mar/22/2009
Writer: Peter Gould
Director: Terry McDonough
Guest star: Steven Michael Quezada (Gomez), Tom Kiesche (Clovis), Matt L. Jones (Badger), Michael Shamus Wiles (ASAC Merkert), Harry Groener (Dr. Chavez), Mark Margolis (Tio)

Walt and Jesse continue to put distance between themselves and Tuco, but soon discover they are losing both customers and money. Meanwhile, Hank and his DEA meth ring investigation gets a shot in the arm which may just put Walt and Jesse within their sites.



11 :02x04 - Down

First aired: Mar/29/2009
Writer: Sam Catlin
Director: John Dahl
Guest star: Tom Kiesche (Clovis), Dan Desmond (Mr. Gardiner), Michael Bofshever (Mr Pinkman), Tess Harper (Mrs Pinkman)

A suspicious Skylar keeps Walt at arm's length, despite his attempt to reconnect with the family, as Skylar worries what Walt has been doing while he was away. Meanwhile, Jesse once again finds himself on the streets and attempts to find a way to improve his lot in life.



12 :02x05 - Breakage

First aired: Apr/05/2009
Writer: Moira Walley
Director: Johan Renck
Guest star: Tom Kiesche (Clovis), David Ury (Spooge), Dale Dickey (Female Junkie), Michael Shamus Wiles (ASAC Merkert), Steven Michael Quezada (Gomez), Matt L. Jones (Badger), Krysten Ritter (Jane Margolis)

A confrontation with Tuco has Hank dealing with some aftereffects. Meanwhile, tensions are running high as bills mount at the White home; and Jesse rounds up a crew of dealers to get their product on the streets.



13 :02x06 - Peekaboo

First aired: Apr/12/2009
Writer: Vince Gilligan, J Roberts
Director: Peter Medak
Guest star: Carmen Serano (Carmen), David Ury (Spooge), Dale Dickey (Spooge's Woman), Jessica Hecht (Gretchen)

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



14 :02x07 - Negro Y Azul

First aired: Apr/19/2009
Writer: John Shiban
Director: Felix Enriquez Alcala
Guest star: Danny Trejo (Tortuga), Krysten Ritter (Jane Margolis), Matt L. Jones (Badger), Christopher Cousins (Ted Beneke)

Rumors fly about Jesse's recent actions as he and Walt discuss expanding their business into new territories. Hank struggles to fit in with his new co-workers in El Paso. Skyler pursues a new job opportunity that reconnects her with a former colleague. Jesse gets to know his landlord, Jane.



15 :02x08 - Better Call Saul

First aired: Apr/26/2009
Writer: Peter Gould
Director: Terry McDonough
Guest star: Steven Michael Quezada (Gomez), Matt L. Jones (Badger), Krysten Ritter (Jane Margolis), D. J. Qualls (Getz), Bob Odenkirk (Saul Goodman)

When Badger finds himself in trouble with the law, Walt and Jesse seek the legal advice of a shady attorney, Saul Goodman. The DEA believe they may have finally caught up with the elusive 'Heisenberg.' Hank returns to Albuquerque, but his troubled mental state and demeanor cause Marie to worry.



16 :02x09 - 4 Days Out

First aired: May/03/2009
Writer: Sam Catlin
Director: Michelle MacLaren
Guest star: Bob Odenkirk (Saul Goodman), Krysten Ritter (Jane Margolis)

After Walt undergoes a PET-CT scan, he and his family wait for news about his cancer treatment progress. Fearing the worst, Walt follows Saul's advice to cook as much product as he can with the time he has left. Jesse's relationship with Jane develops, but is put on hold when he and Walt retreat to the desert for their marathon cook.



17 :02x10 - Over

First aired: May/10/2009
Writer: Moira Walley
Director: Phil Abraham
Guest star: Carmen Serano (Carmen), Steven Michael Quezada (Gomez), John de Lancie (Donald Margolis), Christopher Cousins (Ted Beneke), Krysten Ritter (Jane Margolis)

A party for family and friends is thrown by the White's to thank those who supported Walt through his trying times, but it grows ugly when Walt and Hank get into a bitter argument. Later, Walt tries to occupy his fed up pent up feelings by doing some home-improvement projects. Skyler confides in her boss about being worried about Walt's physical and emotional state. Jane keeps her relationship with Jesse a secret from her father.



18 :02x11 - Mandala

First aired: May/17/2009
Writer: George Mastras
Director: Adam Bernstein
Guest star: Bob Odenkirk (Saul Goodman), Giancarlo Esposito (Gustavo 'Gus' Frings), Krysten Ritter (Jane Margolis), Christopher Cousins (Ted Beneke), Sam McMurray (Dr. Victor Bravenec)

When unforeseen circumstances cause Walt and Jesse to lose some dealers, Saul suggests they add a new business partner. At work, Skylar confronts Ted about the unnerving information she had uncovered. Jane learns what Jesse does for a living when he opens up to her, which ends in disastrous results.



19 :02x12 - Phoenix

First aired: May/24/2009
Writer: John Shiban
Director: Colin Bucksey
Guest star: John de Lancie (Donald Margolis), Christopher Cousins (Ted Beneke), Krysten Ritter (Jane Margolis), Bob Odenkirk (Saul Goodman)

Skylar has her baby; Walter Jr. launches a new website in an effort to contribute to the family income; and Jesse's addiction begins to cause problems.



20 :02x13 - ABQ

First aired: May/31/2009
Writer: Vince Gilligan
Director: Adam Bernstein
Guest star: Michael Shamus Wiles (ASAC Merkert), Sam McMurray (Dr. Victor Bravenec), Steven Michael Quezada (Steven Gomez), John de Lancie (Donald Margolis), Krysten Ritter (Jane Margolis), Giancarlo Esposito (Gustavo 'Gus' Frings), Jonathan Banks (Mike)

In the season two finale, Skylar confronts Walt about his secrecy; Jesse falls apart; and Jane's grief-stricken father becomes instrumental in causing further tragedy.



21 :03x01 - No Mas

First aired: Mar/21/2010
Writer: Vince Gilligan
Director: Bryan Cranston
Guest star: Carmen Serano (Carmen), Julie Dretzin (Pamela), John de Lancie (Donald Margolis), Luis Moncada (Cousin #1), Daniel Moncada (Leonel Cousin #2), Jere Burns (Group Leader), Marla Tellez (Anchor #2), Maria Bethke (Mother), Mario Moreno (Father), Lorel Medina (Daughter), Galen Hutchison (Wide Eyed Boy), Taylor Cranston (Sad Faced Girl), Jonathan Ragsdale (Barry), Robin Dearden (Emotional Woman), Jesus Mayorga (Friendly Guy), Ashleigh Banfield (Anchor #1), Jeff Maher (Anchor #3), Dana Cortez (Anchor #4)

Walt deals with the aftermath of the plane crash; Jesse comes to a realization about himself; Skyler considers her next move.



22 :03x02 - Caballo Sin Nombre

First aired: Mar/28/2010
Writer: Peter Gould
Director: Adam Bernstein
Guest star: Daniel Moncada (Leonel Cousin #2), Luis Moncada (Marco Cousin #1), Dan Desmond (Mr. Gardiner), Michael Bofshever (Mr Pinkman), Steven Michael Quezada (Steven Gomez), Christopher Cousins (Ted Beneke), Mark Margolis (Tio), Tess Harper (Mrs Pinkman), Jonathan Banks (Mike), Bob Odenkirk (Saul Goodman)

Walt tries to bring his family back together; with Saul's help, Jesse makes an unexpected investment.



23 :03x03 - I.F.T.

First aired: Apr/04/2010
Writer: George Mastras
Director: Michelle MacLaren
Guest star: Danny Trejo (Tortuga), Steven Michael Quezada (Steven Gomez), Stoney Westmoreland (Policeman), Luis Moncada (Cousin #1), Daniel Moncada (Cousin #2), Javier Grajeda (El Jefe), Julie Dretzin (Pamela), Christopher Cousins (Ted Beneke), Mark Margolis (Tio), Jonathan Banks (Mike), Bob Odenkirk (Saul Goodman)

Walt ignores Skyler's demands, increasing the tension between them and pushing her to break bad. Saul entreats Jesse to persuade Walt to keep cooking. Still suffering from panic and anxiety attacks, Hank crosses a line at work.



24 :03x04 - Green Light

First aired: Apr/11/2010
Writer: Sam Catlin
Director: Scott Winant
Guest star: Jolene Purdy (Cashier Girl Cara), Michael Shamus Wiles (ASAC Merkert), Carmen Serano (Carmen), Steven Michael Quezada (Steven Gomez), Christopher Cousins (Ted Beneke), Jonathan Banks (Mike), Bob Odenkirk (Saul Goodman)

Walt loses control, endangering his job and relationships; Hank throws himself into his investigation; Jesse has a new plan.



25 :03x05 - Mas

First aired: Apr/18/2010
Writer: Moira Walley
Director: Johan Renck
Guest star: Carole Gutierrez (Mrs. Ortego), Julie Dretzin (Pamela), Steven Michael Quezada (Steven Gomez), Christopher Cousins (Ted Beneke), Bob Odenkirk (Saul Goodman)

Gus tries to lure Walt back into the business; Skyler doubts her new relationship; Marie is concerned for Hank's well-being.



26 :03x06 - Sunset

First aired: Apr/25/2010
Writer: John Shiban
Director: John Shiban
Guest star: Larry Hankin (Unknown), Michael Shamus Wiles (ASAC Merkert), David Costabile (Gale), Luis Moncada (Marco Cousin #1), Tom Kiesche (Clovis), Matt L. Jones (Badger), Bob Odenkirk (Saul Goodman), Daniel Moncada (Cousin #2), Jiji Hise (Mother), Trina Siopy (Nurse), Jose Avila (Deputy Kee), Ashley Kajiki (Pollos Manager), Frank Bond (Realtor), Tina Parker (Francesca), Charles Baker (Skinny Pete)

As Walt settles into his new surroundings, Walter, Jr. demands answers about his parents' relationship. Hank's investigation creates an immediate problem for Walt and Jesse.



27 :03x07 - One Minute

First aired: May/02/2010
Writer: Thomas Schnauz
Director: Michelle MacLaren
Guest star: Daniel Moncada (Leonel Cousin #2), Nate Mooney (Unknown), Michael Shamus Wiles (ASAC Merkert), David Costabile (Gale), Mark Margolis (Tio), Bob Odenkirk (Saul Goodman), Luis Moncada (Marco Cousin #1), Wendy Kostora (Screaming Shopper), Steve Cormier (OPR Official), Matthew Feight (Preppy Shopper), Victor Munoz-soto (Young Leonel), Ruben Munoz-soto (Young Marco), Chris Ranney (ABQ Detective #2), Mark Sivertsen (ABQ Detective #1), Michael Showers (Union Rep)

Hank's volatility forces a confrontation with Jesse; Skyler pressures Walt to make a deal; Gus faces severe consequences.



28 :03x08 - I See You

First aired: May/09/2010
Writer: Gennifer Hutchison
Director: Colin Bucksey
Guest star: Daniel Moncada (Leonel Cousin #2), Michael Bryan French (Unknown), Javier Grajeda (El Jefe), Michael Shamus Wiles (ASAC Merkert), David Costabile (Gale), Steven Michael Quezada (Steven Gomez), Jonathan Banks (Mike), Christopher Dempsey (ER Doctor #1), Charles Baker (Skinny Pete), Lora Cunningham (ER Doctor #2)

The family waits for news; Jesse covers at the lab; Walt worries that he and his family are in danger.



29 :03x09 - Kafkaesque

First aired: May/16/2010
Writer: Peter Gould, George Mastras
Director: Michael Slovis
Guest star: Mark Harelik (Unknown), Jere Burns (Group Leader), Christopher Cousins (Ted Beneke), Bob Odenkirk (Saul Goodman), Steven Michael Quezada (Steven Gomez), Matt L. Jones (Badger), Jeremiah Bitsui (Victor), Charles Baker (Skinny Pete)

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.



30 :03x10 - Fly

First aired: May/23/2010
Writer: Moira Walley, Sam Catlin
Director: Rian Johnson

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.



31 :03x11 - Abiquiu

First aired: May/30/2010
Writer: John Shiban, Thomas Schnauz
Director: Michelle MacLaren
Guest star: Emily Rios (Andrea), Jere Burns (Group Leader), Matt L. Jones (Badger), Krysten Ritter (Jane Margolis), Ian Posada (Brock), Angelo Martinez (Tomas), Marius Stan (Bogdan), Michael Seal (Rival Dealer #1), Virginia Montero (Grandma), Antonio Leyba (Rival Dealer #2), Charles Baker (Skinny Pete)

Skyler gets involved with Walt's business; Hank struggles with recovery.



32 :03x12 - Half Measures

First aired: Jun/06/2010
Writer: Sam Catlin, Peter Gould
Director: Adam Bernstein
Guest star: Jonathan Banks (Mike), Emily Rios (Andrea), Ian Posada (Brock), Angelo Martinez (Tomas), Michael Seal (Rival Dealer #1), Julia Minesci (Wendy), Antonio Leyba (Rival Dealer #2), Jeremiah Bitsui (Victor)

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



33 :03x13 - Full Measure

First aired: Jun/13/2010
Writer: Vince Gilligan
Director: Vince Gilligan
Guest star: Jonathan Banks (Mike), David Costabile (Gale), Kaija Bales (Grandaughter), Louis Herthum (Realtor), Tiley Chao (Chinese Secretary), Jeremiah Bitsui (Victor), James Ning (Chow)

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



34 :04x01 - Box Cutter

First aired: Jul/17/2011

Walt and Jesse face the deadly consequences of their actions. Skyler deals with a puzzling disappearance, as Marie struggles to help Hank with his recovery.



35 :04x02 - Thirty-Eight Snub

First aired: Jul/24/2011

Jesse hits a downward spiral and invites his friends along for the ride.



36 :04x03 - Open House

First aired: Jul/31/2011

Events spiral out of control; Skyler asks for Saul’s help; Marie returns to an old past time; a friend asks Frank for help.



37 :04x04 - Bullet Points

First aired: Aug/07/2011

The Cartel takes steps to gain the upper hand. Walt and Skyler share an embarrassing secret with the rest of the family. Jesse’s activities draw unwanted attention.



38 :04x05 - Shotgun

First aired: Aug/14/2011

Jesse's disappearance leaves Walt fearing the worst; Skyler has a surprising reunion; and Hank gives Det. Roberts bad news.



39 :04x06 - Cornered

First aired: Aug/21/2011

Skyler makes an unsettling discovery; Walter Jr. pushes his dad into a questionable purchase; Jesse offers Mike some help.



40 :04x07 - Problem Dog

First aired: Aug/28/2011

Walt gambles on a risky new plan; Skyler's business venture hits a snag; Hank recruits Walter Jr. for an outing.



41 :04x08 - Hermanos

First aired: Sep/04/2011

Skyler develops a solution for her money troubles; Hank enlists Walt to investigate a theory; Walt grows impatient with Jesse.



42 :04x09 - Bug

First aired: Sep/11/2011

Skyler's mistakes come back to haunt her; Gus takes action against his rivals; Jesse seeks Walt's help.



43 :04x10 - Salud

First aired: Sep/18/2011

Walt's family worries when he doesn't show up for Walt Jr's birthday; Jesse puts his lab skills to the test without Mr White's help.



44 :04x11 - Crawl Space

First aired: Sep/25/2011

Walt takes drastic action to protect his secret and Gus; Skyler's efforts to solve Ted's financial problems hit a wall.



45 :04x12 - End Times

First aired: Oct/02/2011

Hank pushes Gomez to pursue a lead; Walt struggles to protect his family; Jesse gets alarming news.



46 :04x13 - Face Off

First aired: Oct/09/2011

Walt and Jesse team up on Gus; Walt finds an unexpected ally with Saul's help.



47 :05x01 - TBA

First aired: Jul/15/2012