Breaking Bad
Season 5
16 listed hours · 2008–2013 · AMC
From the desk
How this season is filed
Vince Gilligan’s Albuquerque morality play still teaches because the first hour contains the last. Permission, not shock, is the spice.
TV Flash files Season 5 of Breaking Bad (2008–2013) on AMC as the last listed season of 5 — 16 listed hours, 2012-07-15–2013-09-29 from “Live Free or Die” (S05E01) to “Felina” (S05E16). Titles, dates, and synopses on file — no invented recaps.
Desk essentials in this season
- S05E14 Ozymandias
Consequence as form. The hour most people mean when they say the show kept its promises.
- S05E16 Felina
A closer that still argues with the pilot instead of begging a sequel.
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S05E01 Live Free or Die
In the series 5 premiere, Walt deals with the aftermath of the explosion, while Hank wraps up his investigation of Gus and his criminal empire.
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S05E02 Madrigal
Walt and Jesse seek out an unlikely partner for a new business venture. The DEA follows up new leads in its investigation.
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S05E03 Hazard Pay
Walt and Jesse put a business plan into action. Walt confesses a secret to Marie.
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S05E04 Fifty-One
Walt celebrates another birthday. Skyler considers her options. An associate complicates Walt and Jesse's plan.
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S05E05 Dead Freight
Walt's team must get creative to obtain the materials they need to continue their operation.
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S05E06 Buyout
Walt, Jesse, and Mike struggle over the future of their business, as occupational hazards weigh on Jesse.
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S05E07 Say My Name
Walt takes control of business matters as Mike grapples with the consequences of his actions.
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S05E08 Gliding Over All
Walt ties up loose ends. Seeing the evidence of his success, he makes a startling and dangerous decision.
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S05E09 Blood Money
As Walt and Jesse adjust to life out of the business, Hank grapples with a troubling lead.
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S05E10 Buried
While Skyler's past catches up with her, Walt covers his tracks. Jesse continues to struggle with his guilt.
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S05E11 Confessions
Jesse decides to make a change, while Walt and Skyler try to deal with an unexpected demand.
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S05E12 Rabid Dog
An unusual strategy starts to bear fruit, while plans are set in motion that could change everything.
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S05E13 To'hajiilee
Things heat up for Walt in unexpected ways.
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S05E14 Ozymandias
Everyone copes with radically changed circumstances.
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S05E15 Granite State
Events set in motion long ago move toward a conclusion.
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S05E16 Felina
The acclaimed crime drama comes to a close in the series finale.
Finale note — From the desk: The guide closes on “Felina” (2013-09-29) — a series bookend worth the package context. Cranston/Paul chemistry lore and the spinoff empire.
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