Archives Episodes

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…

Summary Jesse ignores Walt’s advice and finds himself in a dangerous situation. Fearing for Jesse’s safety, Walt takes drastic measures to try to put things right. And tragedy strikes following an unexpected confrontation. Our Take “No more half measures, Walter.”…

Summary Skyler’s increased involvement in Walt’s business causes him concern; Hank’s recovery is plagued by setbacks; and Jesse makes a surprising discovery as he gets more involved in his new enterprise. Our Take Jesse, grieving and lost, finds purpose in…

Summary When Walt becomes driven to distraction by a contaminant in the lab, he refuses to cook meth until they are able to get rid of it. Our Take The bottle episode that shouldn’t work and does: Walt, sleep deprived…