Season 5
Breaking Bad
Overview
Walt is faced with the prospect of moving on in a world without his enemy. As the pressure of a criminal life starts to build, Skyler struggles to keep Walt’s terrible secrets. Facing resistance from sometime adversary and former Fring lieutenant Mike, Walt tries to keep his world from falling apart even as his DEA Agent brother in law, Hank, finds numerous leads that could blaze a path straight to Walt.
Episodes
1. Live Free or Die
July 15, 2012
As Walt deals with the aftermath of the Casa Tranquila explosion, Hank works to wrap up his investigation of Gus' empire.
Guest Stars: Steven Michael Quezada, Monique Candelaria, Larry Hankin
2. Madrigal
July 22, 2012
Walt and Jesse pursue an unlikely business partner. The DEA filters through various leads in hopes of finding something.
Guest Stars: Steven Michael Quezada, Michael Shamus Wiles, Norbert Weisser
3. Hazard Pay
July 29, 2012
Walt and Jesse formulate a new business plan. Walt shares a secret with Marie.
Guest Stars: Franc Ross, Kristin Hansen, Alex Knight
4. Fifty-One
August 5, 2012
Walt celebrates another birthday. Skyler contemplates her options, and an associate puts a crimp in Walt and Jesse's business strategy.
Guest Stars: Steven Michael Quezada, Todd Terry, Laura Fraser
5. Dead Freight
August 12, 2012
Walt's team gets creative to obtain the methylamine they need to continue their operation.
Guest Stars: Steven Michael Quezada, Jamie McShane, Myk Watford
6. Buyout
August 19, 2012
Walt, Jesse, and Mike struggle over the future of their business, as occupational hazards weigh on Jesse.
Guest Stars: Steven Michael Quezada, Phil Duran, Louis Ferreira
7. Say My Name
August 26, 2012
Walt takes control of business matters; Mike deals with the consequences of his actions.
Guest Stars: Steven Michael Quezada, Chris Freihofer, Louis Ferreira
8. Gliding Over All
September 2, 2012
Walt takes care of loose ends; Walt makes a dangerous decision.
Guest Stars: Steven Michael Quezada, Mike Batayeh, Chris Freihofer
9. Blood Money
August 11, 2013
As Walt and Jesse adjust to life out of the business, Hank grapples with a troubling lead.
Guest Stars: Debi Parker, Chad Brummett, Wayne Dehart
10. Buried
August 18, 2013
While Skyler's past catches up with her, Walt covers his tracks. Jesse continues to struggle with his guilt.
Guest Stars: Steven Michael Quezada, Louis Ferreira, Morse Bicknell
11. Confessions
August 25, 2013
Jesse decides to make a change, while Walt and Skyler try to deal with an unexpected demand.
Guest Stars: Steven Michael Quezada, Gonzalo Menendez, Jason Douglas
12. Rabid Dog
September 1, 2013
An unusual strategy starts to bear fruit, while plans are set in motion that could change everything.
Guest Stars: Steven Michael Quezada, Bruce McKenzie, Bill Burr
13. To'hajiilee
September 8, 2013
Things heat up for Walt in unexpected ways.
Guest Stars: Steven Michael Quezada, Lavell Crawford, Phil Duran
14. Ozymandias
September 15, 2013
Everyone copes with radically changed circumstances.
Guest Stars: Steven Michael Quezada, Saginaw Grant, Hank Rogerson
15. Granite State
September 22, 2013
Events set in motion long ago move toward a conclusion.
Guest Stars: Carmen Serano, Brennan Brown, Emily Rios
16. Felina
September 29, 2013
All bad things must come to an end.
Guest Stars: Jessica Hecht, Charles Baker, Steve Stafford
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