Season Guide
Breaking Bad — Season 4
Season 4 Review
As his young accomplice, Jesse, turns increasingly distant and hostile, Walt must deal with his estranged wife, his relentless DEA agent brother-in-law, and the ruthless kingpin manipulating the entire operation.
Season Review
The perfect season. Gus versus Walt is a duel fought in fried chicken restaurants and crawlspaces, and every episode advances it with clockwork menace: Box Cutter, Crawl Space (Walt’s laugh), Face Off (the end of Gus, staged like opera). This is the season where the show’s discipline — every setup paid, no scene wasted — reached its peak.
Episodes
1
SummaryIn 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…
2
SummaryWalt 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 TakeWalt buys…
3
SummaryGoings-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…
4
SummaryThe Cartel makes a power move; Skyler and Walt reveal something embarrassing to the family; and Jesse's misdeeds bring some unwanted attention.Our TakeSkyler choreographs the gambling story — a full…
5
SummaryJesse's disappearance leaves Walt fearing the worst; Skyler has a surprising reunion; and Hank gives Det. Roberts bad news.Our TakeMike takes Jesse on pickup runs, ostensibly as muscle, actually as…
6
SummaryA 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,…
7
SummaryA 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 TakeJesse's group-therapy scenes are the…
8
SummarySkyler 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 TakeThe Gus flashback: young Gustavo…
9
SummaryMistakes 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 TakeThe partnership…
10
SummaryThe family becomes gravely concerned when Walt doesn't show up for his son's 16th birthday celebration. And Jesse's lab skills are tested in Walt's absence.Our TakeThe cartel episode: Gus, summoned…
11
SummaryWalt moves to protect his secret and Gus; Skyler is stymied in her attempt to help Ted with his financial problem.Our TakeThe crawl space. Skyler, cornered by Ted's IRS problem,…
12
SummaryHank leans on Gomez to explore one final lead, as Walt scrambles to protect his family. Meanwhile, Jesse learns some unsettling news and races to share it with Walt.Our TakeThe…
13
SummaryThe fourth season ends with Walt and Jesse squaring off against Gus. Elsewhere, Walt acquires a surprise confederate with help from Saul.Our Take"Face Off." Walt visits Tio, plants the bomb…