Breaking Bad: Season 5

2012 · 16 episodes · ★ 8.9

What Season 5 of Breaking Bad

Walter White is no longer the chemistry teacher who cooked to pay for his treatment. After the fall of Gus Fring, he controls the methamphetamine market thanks to the deal he has struck with Jesse Pinkman and Mike. Walt wants to hold on to his position, but power demands more and more from him. His relentless brother-in-law Hank is investigating, and his dirty secrets are starting to become dangerous. Skyler is trapped between her husband and her brother-in-law, while Jesse carries the guilt for everything he has done.

16episodes

Jul 15, 2012premiered

Sep 29, 2013last episode

13 hrtotal runtime

Season 5 Episodes

5x01 Live Free or Die
Jul 15, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 8.6
As Walt deals with the aftermath of the Casa Tranquila explosion, Hank works to wrap up his investigation of Gus' empire.
Directing: Michael Slovis · Writing: Vince Gilligan · Starring: Steven Michael Quezada, Monique Candelaria, Larry Hankin, Jim Beaver
5x02 Madrigal
Jul 22, 2012 · 48 min · ★ 8.4
Walt and Jesse pursue an unlikely business partner. The DEA filters through various leads in hopes of finding something.
Directing: Michelle MacLaren · Writing: Vince Gilligan · Starring: Steven Michael Quezada, Michael Shamus Wiles, Norbert Weisser, Wolf Muser
5x03 Hazard Pay
Jul 29, 2012 · 48 min · ★ 8.4
Walt and Jesse formulate a new business plan. Walt shares a secret with Marie.
Directing: Adam Bernstein · Writing: Peter Gould · Starring: Franc Ross, Kristin Hansen, Alex Knight, Miguel Martinez
5x04 Fifty-One
Aug 5, 2012 · 48 min · ★ 8.3
Walt celebrates another birthday. Skyler contemplates her options, and an associate puts a crimp in Walt and Jesse's business strategy.
Directing: Rian Johnson · Writing: Sam Catlin · Starring: Steven Michael Quezada, Todd Terry, Laura Fraser, Russ Dillen
5x05 Dead Freight
Aug 12, 2012 · 49 min · ★ 9.2
Walt's team gets creative to obtain the methylamine they need to continue their operation.
Directing: George Mastras · Writing: George Mastras · Starring: Steven Michael Quezada, Jamie McShane, Myk Watford, Miguel Martinez
5x06 Buyout
Aug 19, 2012 · 48 min · ★ 8.6
Walt, Jesse, and Mike struggle over the future of their business, as occupational hazards weigh on Jesse.
Directing: Colin Bucksey · Writing: Gennifer Hutchison · Starring: Steven Michael Quezada, Phil Duran, Louis Ferreira, Morse Bicknell
5x07 Say My Name
Aug 26, 2012 · 48 min · ★ 9.1
Walt takes control of business matters; Mike deals with the consequences of his actions.
Directing: Thomas Schnauz · Writing: Thomas Schnauz · Starring: Steven Michael Quezada, Chris Freihofer, Louis Ferreira, Morse Bicknell
5x08 Gliding Over All Mid-Season Finale
Sep 2, 2012 · 48 min · ★ 9.1
Walt takes care of loose ends; Walt makes a dangerous decision.
Directing: Michelle MacLaren · Writing: Moira Walley-Beckett · Starring: Steven Michael Quezada, Mike Batayeh, Chris Freihofer, Craig Nigh
5x09 Blood Money
Aug 11, 2013 · 48 min · ★ 9.0
As Walt and Jesse adjust to life out of the business, Hank grapples with a troubling lead.
Directing: Bryan Cranston · Writing: Peter Gould · Starring: Debi Parker, Chad Brummett, Wayne Dehart, Ray Chavez
5x10 Buried
Aug 18, 2013 · 48 min · ★ 8.7
While Skyler's past catches up with her, Walt covers his tracks. Jesse continues to struggle with his guilt.
Directing: Michelle MacLaren · Writing: Thomas Schnauz · Starring: Steven Michael Quezada, Louis Ferreira, Morse Bicknell, Pedro García
5x11 Confessions
Aug 25, 2013 · 48 min · ★ 9.2
Jesse decides to make a change, while Walt and Skyler try to deal with an unexpected demand.
Directing: Michael Slovis · Writing: Gennifer Hutchison · Starring: Steven Michael Quezada, Gonzalo Menendez, Jason Douglas, Tina Parker
5x12 Rabid Dog
Sep 1, 2013 · 48 min · ★ 8.8
An unusual strategy starts to bear fruit, while plans are set in motion that could change everything.
Directing: Sam Catlin · Writing: Sam Catlin · Starring: Steven Michael Quezada, Bruce McKenzie, Bill Burr, Wray Crawford
5x13 To'hajiilee
Sep 8, 2013 · 47 min · ★ 9.4
Things heat up for Walt in unexpected ways.
Directing: Michelle MacLaren · Writing: George Mastras · Starring: Steven Michael Quezada, Lavell Crawford, Phil Duran, Merritt C. Glover
5x14 Ozymandias
Sep 15, 2013 · 48 min · ★ 9.3
Everyone copes with radically changed circumstances.
Directing: Rian Johnson · Writing: Moira Walley-Beckett · Starring: Steven Michael Quezada, Saginaw Grant, Hank Rogerson, Billy Lockwood
5x15 Granite State
Sep 22, 2013 · 54 min · ★ 9.2
Events set in motion long ago move toward a conclusion.
Directing: Peter Gould · Writing: Peter Gould · Starring: Carmen Serano, Brennan Brown, Emily Rios, Eric Price
5x16 Felina Season Finale
Sep 29, 2013 · 56 min · ★ 9.3
All bad things must come to an end.
Directing: Vince Gilligan · Writing: Vince Gilligan · Starring: Jessica Hecht, Charles Baker, Steve Stafford, Matt Jones