The Top 15 BEST "Breaking Bad" episodes
by talasam12345 | created - 13 May 2019 | updated - 28 Jan 2020 | PublicThe absolute best of one of the (if maybe the) greatest TV show of all time
All seasons ranked:
Season 1 - 8.0/10
Season 2 - 9.3/10
Season 3 - 9.0/10
Season 4 - 9.8/10
Season 5 - 10/10
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1.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Ozymandias
(2013)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt goes on the run. Jesse is taken hostage. Marie forces Skyler to tell Walter, Jr. the truth.
Director: Rian Johnson | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 214,720
Ozymandias for me is the best thing i have ever seen in my entire life (movies,TV series,talk shows,etc). This is just perfection of filmmaking,nothing can ever come close to this one.The only thing in imdb to have a 10/10 rating,unfortunately not anymore. Absolutely brilliant !
2.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Face Off
(2011)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Jesse is brought to the FBI for questioning on his knowledge of ricin. In a last effort to kill Gus, Walt must ask for help from an old enemy.
Director: Vince Gilligan | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 74,391
I WON ! NOTHING can prepare you for what you are about to witness in this episode.The twists,the turns,the ending,the unbearable tension,and the FACE OFF - one of the best scenes that i can remember in the history of TV and the most awesome death scene ever !
3.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Felina
(2013)
TV-14 | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walter White returns to Albuquerque one last time to secure his family's future and settle old scores.
Director: Vince Gilligan | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 138,984
The series finale ! Maybe the best series finale in the history of television.Everything comes full circle,and we are presented with the best ending that could be possible,and the best final scene in recent memory. HE WON !
4.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Gliding Over All
(2012)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt expands his business overseas, and the money is pouring in.
Director: Michelle MacLaren | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 35,982
Just amazing episode with one of the best scenes in the series till this point.Heisenberg just unleashing hell,building the biggest empire possible,more money, than they can count and THE BIGGEST CLIFFHANGER EVER !
5.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Salud
(2011)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Jesse, Gus, and Mike fly down to Mexico, and Jesse cooks the blue meth for the cartel. Walt misses his son's 16th birthday after his fight with Jesse.
Director: Michelle MacLaren | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 34,622
This one cemented Gus as the ultimate badass,the ultimate villain of the series.A masterfully made episode,with a different setting, and a scene that will forever stay in the history of BB.
6.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Blood Money
(2013)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt is out of the meth business and trying to move on with his life. Jesse tries to get rid of his money. Hank now knows that Walt is the famous Heisenberg.
Director: Bryan Cranston | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 34,405
Wow, just wow! The acting in this episode is top notch, i can't say anything without spoiling it but it is just pure character awesomeness,just amazing drama,and so much emotions it's unbelievable !
7.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Half Measures
(2010)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Against Walt's advice, Jesse lashes out. Fearing for Jesse's safety, Walt takes drastic action to intervene. Meanwhile a tragic event leads to a shocking confrontation.
Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 32,446
There are no half measures and everyone learns that in this episode. I personally prefer this episode over full measure because it was more intense,had an amazing ending and Walt just turning into a badass for good !
8.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
To'hajiilee
(2013)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Jesse and Hank come up with an idea to take Walt down. Walt hires Todd's uncle to kill Jesse.
Director: Michelle MacLaren | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 54,654
The beginning of the end ! The place where it all started is the place where everythings end in the most intense way possible. The second biggest cliffhanger in BB.
9.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Crawl Space
(2011)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Hank asks Walt to drive him to the laundry where the meth lab is hidden. Ted still won't pay the IRS so Skyler asks Saul for help, and Saul sends in his A-Team. Gus and Jesse return from Mexico, and Walt fears he is in trouble with Gus.
Director: Scott Winant | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 40,640
I will never forget the final 5 minutes of this episode.This has to be the scariest scene i have ever seen in a non-horror movie/tv series.Goosebumps every time ! For me this was the moment Walt turned into Heisenberg for good.
10.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Grilled
(2009)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt's disappearance is met with investigation by both his wife and Hank, as Tuco Salamanca intends to leave town with his kidnapped cooks.
Director: Charles Haid | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 30,747
The most tension-filled episode of the series for me.Tuco with the M16 is like a bomb ready to explode..and the bell..nail biting tension!
11.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Dead Freight
(2012)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walter White's domestic life continues to deteriorate; at the same time, his growing business venture aims to steal a train car chock full of methylamine.
Director: George Mastras | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 40,390
The train robbery ! Just awesome episode,maybe the second most tension-filled of the series, and the cliffhanger was shocking as hell.
12.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
4 Days Out
(2009)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt and Jesse become stranded out in the middle of the desert after cooking more crystal.
Director: Michelle MacLaren | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 28,817
Funniest and most heartwarming episode.This episode is just different, without the drama,the tension,but with the best 4 days in the desert i have ever seen !
13.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Box Cutter
(2011)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt and Jesse are held captive by Gus, after Gale's death. Meanwhile, Skyler tries to find out what happened to Walt.
Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 29,006
Half of this episode is just unbearable tension that Breaking Bad is most famous for.Easily the most brutal scene in the series is in here.
14.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
ABQ
(2009)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt's lies have pushed Skyler to her limit. She leaves with the kids. Meanwhile, Jesse blames himself for Jane's death and goes into rehab.
Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 28,204
A lot of awesome moments in this episode,with the plane crash first to come to mind.The final 20 minutes were intense.
15.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Pilot
(2008)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, chemistry teacher Walter White teams up with former student Jesse Pinkman to cook and sell crystal meth.
Director: Vince Gilligan | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 43,079
The pilot episode starts with a bang and never lets go till the end of the series.
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