Archives Episodes

Summary Mistakes from Skyler’s past prove to be impactful to the present; Gus is spurred to action against rivals; Jesse seeks help from Walt but the results are mixed. Our Take The partnership dies on screen: Walt, chasing Jesse’s phone…

Summary Skyler devises a plan to cure her money woes; Hank recruits Walt to help him work out a theory, while Walt grows impatient with Jesse. Our Take The Gus flashback: young Gustavo Fring and his partner Max presenting meth…

Summary A frustrated Walt takes on a risky gamble; Skyler encounters problems with her latest business venture; Hank requires Walter Jr.’s services for an unusual reason. Our Take Jesse’s group therapy scenes are the best acting of Aaron Paul’s season:…

Summary A shocking discovery unsettles Skyler; Walter Jr. leans on his father to make a special purchase; Mike gets surprise help from Jesse. Our Take “I am the one who knocks.” Skyler, unraveling, asks Walt to hand himself over to…

Summary Jesse’s disappearance leaves Walt fearing the worst; Skyler has a surprising reunion; and Hank gives Det. Roberts bad news. Our Take Mike takes Jesse on pickup runs, ostensibly as muscle, actually as Gus’s project: give the boy purpose, earn…

Summary The Cartel makes a power move; Skyler and Walt reveal something embarrassing to the family; and Jesse’s misdeeds bring some unwanted attention. Our Take Skyler choreographs the gambling story, a full backstory for the family, rehearsed in the living…

Summary Goings on at Jesse’s place start to get out of control; Skyler reluctantly turns to Saul for help; Marie settles back into an old habit; and Hank hears from an old friend who needs assistance. Our Take Skyler buys…

Summary Walt tries to establish a new alliance as he plots his next move. Meanwhile, Skyler urges Walt to consider a business opportunity that could keep the family safe. Our Take Walt buys a snub nosed revolver for Gus and…

Summary In the Season 4 opener, Walt and Jesse are confronted by the life threatening consequences of their actions. Meanwhile, Skyler contends with a puzzling disappearance, and Marie finds it difficult to help a recovering Hank. Our Take The aftermath…

Summary Jesse goes on the lam in the third season finale. But Mike is right on his heels, so Walt works a deal with Gus and comes up with an unsettling plan that might help guarantee both his and Jesse’s…