Season Guide
Better Call Saul Season 5
Season 5 Review
⚠ Spoiler alert Season notes below reveal how the story develops.
Jimmy McGill’s decision to practice law as “Saul Goodman” creates unexpected and profound waves of change for those in his orbit.
Season Review
Season 5: Saul Goodman is open for business, the cartel calls, and Kim starts sliding, the arc plays like a thriller about two people in love with the con. Mike becomes Gus’s fixer (the Bagman desert trek is a feature quality set piece), Nacho’s double life tightens, and the season ends on Kim proposing the Sandpiper scheme to a horrified Jimmy, the moment the show’s tragedy clicks into its final gear.
Episodes
1
Summary Now doing business as Saul Goodman, Jimmy unveils an unorthodox strategy for client development that tests Kim’s tolerance of his new legal persona. Lalo searches for the mysterious Michael,…
2
Summary Jimmy’s promotional stunt has unintended consequences. Nacho takes extreme measures to earn Lalo’s trust. Saul is a success at the courthouse, but still has yet to win Kim over. Simmering…
3
Summary Kim’s confidence is tested when she’s faced with a legal problem only she can solve. Our Take This is a slow-burn hour that works because of what it doesn't…
4
Summary As Jimmy doubles down on Saul Goodman, a deeply conflicted Kim brings him an interesting proposition. Gus makes a sacrifice in order to play the long game. Mike attempts…
5
Summary Mike makes an unexpected trip out of town; Kim makes a surprising decision as she grows closer to Jimmy over their determination to help a client. Our Take A…
6
SummaryKim fears she is too late to stop Saul as she tries to reign in Jimmy's newest scheme; Mike increases the pressure on Lalo; Nacho struggles to gain support.Our TakeAn…
7
SummaryKim and Jimmy turn to Huell for help with a legal firewall; Jimmy is compromised as Kim struggles to work things out with her clients; despite the issues he faces,…
8
SummaryJimmy is pushed to his limit as he strives to help a client only for the simple task to go awry; Mike tries to deal with angry cartel members; a…
9
Summary In the wake of Jimmy’s traumatic misadventure, Kim takes stock of what is important. Jimmy attempts to return to business as usual, but it’s more difficult than anticipated. Gus…
10
SummaryJimmy and Kim make a sideways move that takes a serious turn; Nacho gets closer to the cartel.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work…