Breaking Bad: Season 5

2012
16 episodes

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.

Season 5 of Breaking Bad premiered on July 15, 2012 and has 16 episodes, from "Live Free or Die" to "Felina". The last episode aired on September 29, 2013.

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In the United States, you can stream Breaking Bad on Netflix. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 126 countries.

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Episodes

Episode 1Live Free or DieAired July 15, 2012
As Walt deals with the aftermath of the Casa Tranquila explosion, Hank works to wrap up his investigation of Gus' empire.
- 43m
- Directed by Michael Slovis
- Written by Vince Gilligan
Guest stars
- Steven Michael Quezada Steven Gomez
- Monique Candelaria Lucy
- Larry Hankin Old Joe
- Jim Beaver Lawson
- Christopher Cousins Ted Beneke
- JB Blanc Dr. Barry Goodman
- James Harris Duty Officer
- Gail Starr Nurse
Episode 2MadrigalAired July 22, 2012
Walt and Jesse pursue an unlikely business partner. The DEA filters through various leads in hopes of finding something.
- 48m
- Directed by Michelle MacLaren
- Written by Vince Gilligan
Guest stars
- Steven Michael Quezada Steven Gomez
- Michael Shamus Wiles ASAC George Merkert
- Norbert Weisser Peter Schuler
- Wolf Muser Herr Herzog
- Norma Maldonado Delores
- Debrianna Mansini Fran
- Kaija Bales Kaylee Ehrmantraut
- Laura Fraser Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
Episode 3Hazard PayAired July 29, 2012
Walt and Jesse formulate a new business plan. Walt shares a secret with Marie.
- 48m
- Directed by Adam Bernstein
- Written by Peter Gould
Guest stars
- Franc Ross Ira
- Kristin Hansen Darla
- Alex Knight Salesman
- Miguel Martinez Fernando
- Mike Batayeh Dennis Markowski
- Chris Freihofer Dan Wachsberger
- Lavell Crawford Huell
- Emily Rios Andrea Cantillo
Episode 4Fifty-OneAired August 5, 2012
Walt celebrates another birthday. Skyler contemplates her options, and an associate puts a crimp in Walt and Jesse's business strategy.
- 48m
- Directed by Rian Johnson
- Written by Sam Catlin
Guest stars
- Steven Michael Quezada Steven Gomez
- Todd Terry SAC Ramey
- Laura Fraser Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
- Russ Dillen Ron Forenall
- Melissa McCurley Secretary
Episode 5Dead FreightAired August 12, 2012
Walt's team gets creative to obtain the methylamine they need to continue their operation.
- 49m
- Directed by George Mastras
- Written by George Mastras
Guest stars
- Steven Michael Quezada Steven Gomez
- Jamie McShane Conductor
- Myk Watford Engineer
- Miguel Martinez Fernando
- Ryan Begay Good Samaritan
- Bill Burr Kuby
- Laura Fraser Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
- Jesse Plemons Todd
Episode 6BuyoutAired August 19, 2012
Walt, Jesse, and Mike struggle over the future of their business, as occupational hazards weigh on Jesse.
- 48m
- Directed by Colin Bucksey
- Written by Gennifer Hutchison
Guest stars
- Steven Michael Quezada Steven Gomez
- Phil Duran DEA Agent
- Louis Ferreira Declan
- Morse Bicknell Declan's Driver
- Kaija Bales Kaylee Ehrmantraut
- Jesse Plemons Todd
- Sam Webb Drew Sharp
- Antoinette Antonio TV Reporter
Episode 7Say My NameAired August 26, 2012
Walt takes control of business matters; Mike deals with the consequences of his actions.
- 48m
- Directed by Thomas Schnauz
- Written by Thomas Schnauz
Guest stars
- Steven Michael Quezada Steven Gomez
- Chris Freihofer Dan Wachsberger
- Louis Ferreira Declan
- Morse Bicknell Declan's Driver
- Todd Terry SAC Ramey
- Kaija Bales Kaylee Ehrmantraut
- Jesse Plemons Todd
- Kathleen Brady Dorothy Yobs
Episode 8Gliding Over AllAired September 2, 2012
Walt takes care of loose ends; Walt makes a dangerous decision.
- 48m
- Directed by Michelle MacLaren
- Written by Moira Walley-Beckett
Guest stars
- Steven Michael Quezada Steven Gomez
- Mike Batayeh Dennis Markowski
- Chris Freihofer Dan Wachsberger
- Craig Nigh Asst. US Attorney
- Morse Bicknell Declan's Driver
- Michael Bowen Uncle Jack
- Kevin Rankin Kenny
- Patrick Sane Frankie
Episode 9Blood MoneyAired August 11, 2013
As Walt and Jesse adjust to life out of the business, Hank grapples with a troubling lead.
- 48m
- Directed by Bryan Cranston
- Written by Peter Gould
Guest stars
- Debi Parker Min-Ye
- Chad Brummett DEA Agent Artie
- Wayne Dehart Homeless Man
- Ray Chavez Skater
- Pedro García Mariano
- Tina Parker Francesca
- Lavell Crawford Huell
- Joe Nemmers DEA Agent Scott
Episode 10BuriedAired August 18, 2013
While Skyler's past catches up with her, Walt covers his tracks. Jesse continues to struggle with his guilt.
- 48m
- Directed by Michelle MacLaren
- Written by Thomas Schnauz
Guest stars
- Steven Michael Quezada Steven Gomez
- Louis Ferreira Declan
- Morse Bicknell Declan's Driver
- Pedro García Mariano
- Mark Vasconcellos Jack's Henchman
- Gonzalo Menendez Detective Kalanchoe
- Bill Burr Kuby
- Jason Douglas Detective Munn
Episode 11ConfessionsAired August 25, 2013
Jesse decides to make a change, while Walt and Skyler try to deal with an unexpected demand.
- 48m
- Directed by Michael Slovis
- Written by Gennifer Hutchison
Guest stars
- Steven Michael Quezada Steven Gomez
- Gonzalo Menendez Detective Kalanchoe
- Jason Douglas Detective Munn
- Tina Parker Francesca
- Lavell Crawford Huell
- Michael Bowen Uncle Jack
- Kevin Rankin Kenny
- Guy Wilson Trent
Episode 12Rabid DogAired September 1, 2013
An unusual strategy starts to bear fruit, while plans are set in motion that could change everything.
- 48m
- Directed by Sam Catlin
- Written by Sam Catlin
Guest stars
- Steven Michael Quezada Steven Gomez
- Bruce McKenzie Dave
- Bill Burr Kuby
- Wray Crawford Locksmith
- Jack Burning Homeless Man
- Lavell Crawford Huell
- Rafael Herrera Carpet Cleaner #2
- Sachie Capitani Kid
Episode 13To'hajiileeAired September 8, 2013
Things heat up for Walt in unexpected ways.
- 47m
- Directed by Michelle MacLaren
- Written by George Mastras
Guest stars
- Steven Michael Quezada Steven Gomez
- Lavell Crawford Huell
- Phil Duran Van Oster
- Merritt C. Glover Customer
- Emily Rios Andrea Cantillo
- Michael Bowen Uncle Jack
- Kevin Rankin Kenny
- Tait Fletcher Lester
Episode 14OzymandiasAired September 15, 2013
Everyone copes with radically changed circumstances.
- 48m
- Directed by Rian Johnson
- Written by Moira Walley-Beckett
Guest stars
- Steven Michael Quezada Steven Gomez
- Saginaw Grant Native American Man
- Hank Rogerson Detective #1
- Billy Lockwood Detective #2
- Michael Bowen Uncle Jack
- Kevin Rankin Kenny
- Tait Fletcher Lester
- Patrick Sane Frankie
Episode 15Granite StateAired September 22, 2013
Events set in motion long ago move toward a conclusion.
- 54m
- Directed by Peter Gould
- Written by Peter Gould
Guest stars
- Carmen Serano Carmen Molina
- Brennan Brown US Attorney
- Emily Rios Andrea Cantillo
- Eric Price Public Defender
- Robert Forster Ed
- Kurt Soderstrom Bartender
- Joe Nemmers DEA Agent Scott
- Todd Terry SAC Ramey
Episode 16FelinaAired September 29, 2013
All bad things must come to an end.
- 56m
- Directed by Vince Gilligan
- Written by Vince Gilligan
Guest stars
- Jessica Hecht Gretchen Schwartz
- Charles Baker Skinny Pete
- Steve Stafford DEA Agent
- Matt Jones Badger
- Adam Godley Elliott Schwartz
- Michael Bowen Uncle Jack
- Kevin Rankin Kenny
- Tait Fletcher Lester