S02E05 · EP 12
Breakage
Episode DNA
23 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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23 scenes · our breakdownWalt's doctor advises cautious optimism about his treatment and mentions his hair regrowing.
02:29–03:18confession
2 ▸ 03:18Walt and Skyler argue over a hospital bill and Skyler asks for help from Walt's wealthy former partners.
03:18–04:56deal · lieWalt smells cigarette smoke on Skyler, and she denies being around smokers.
04:56–08:02lie · investigationWalt counts his drug money and realizes he has almost nothing left after his treatment costs.
08:02–08:47confession
5 ▸ 08:47Walt retches, plunges a clogged toilet, and discovers Skyler's cigarette pack floating in it.
08:47–10:38investigation · secret_exposedHank reports the drug trade is quiet but a mysterious name, Heisenberg, is surfacing on the streets.
10:38–10:42investigationMerkert gives Hank a promotion to the border task force, and Hank celebrates with his colleagues.
10:42–11:45social_rule_violationAlone in the elevator, Hank has a panic attack and composes himself before the doors open.
11:45–12:25avoidanceJesse returns to the repair yard, settles his bill with Clovis, and arranges to store the RV there.
12:25–13:12deal · negotiationJesse haggles over the price of a car and lands a used ride.
13:12–14:39negotiationJesse tours a duplex with Jane Margolis, who wants proof of credit and employment.
14:39–14:58negotiation
12 ▸ 14:58Jesse pleads his case, Jane raises the rent, and he agrees to the new terms.
14:58–17:40deal · lieMarie scolds Hank for calling in sick to brew beer in the garage the day after his promotion.
17:40–19:29petty_grievance
14 ▸ 19:29While capping beer bottles, one shatters and cuts Hank's hand.
19:29–22:10petty_grievance
15 ▸ 22:10In the desert, Walt and Jesse argue about small sales versus a third option, and Jesse makes his demands.
22:10–25:39confession · negotiationJesse sets out snacks in his apartment and gets ready to meet his new distributors.
25:39–26:25scheme
17 ▸ 26:25Jesse presents Skinny Pete, Badger, and Combo a deal to sell ounces of meth.
26:25–30:16deal · schemeSkyler demands an apology from Marie, who tearfully gives one after Skyler says she needs her sister back.
30:16–33:22confession · humiliation
19 ▸ 33:22Hank shares the story of confronting Tuco with Junior, comparing criminals to cockroaches.
33:22–36:46petty_grievanceSkinny Pete is held up by two junkies who take the money and meth.
36:46–37:46violence · threatJesse explains to Walt that Skinny Pete lost an ounce, and Walt argues over the missing money.
37:46–41:10confession · dealSkyler is confronted by Walt about the cigarettes and she refuses to explain herself.
41:10–44:02interrogation · secret_exposedWalt confronts Skyler about the cigarettes and she refuses to explain herself.
44:02–45:44deal · threatSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2009-04-05
- Overall
- #12
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- Viewers
- 1.21M (US)
- Pace
- 77 words/min · 137 questions