Expenses (Better Call Saul)
"Expenses" | |
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Better Call Saul episode | |
Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 7 |
Directed by | Thomas Schnauz |
Written by | Thomas Schnauz |
Editing by | Skip Macdonald |
Original air date | May 22, 2017 |
Running time | 52 minutes |
Guest appearances | |
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"Expenses" is the seventh episode of the third season of the AMC television series Better Call Saul, the spinoff series of Breaking Bad. The episode aired on May 22, 2017 on AMC in the United States. Outside of the United States, the episode premiered on streaming service Netflix in several countries.
Plot
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Reception
Ratings
Upon airing, the episode received 1.65 million American viewers, and an 18–49 rating of 0.7.[1] With Live+7 viewing factored in, the episode had an overall audience of 4.2 million viewers, and a 1.7 18–49 rating.[2]
Critical reception
The episode received critical acclaim from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it garnered a 93% rating with an average score of 8.63/10 based on 14 reviews. The site consensus reads, "An award-worthy lead performance among a torrent of quality drama and sharp dialogue add up to a winning showcase for Better Call Saul's continued evolution."[3] Due to his nomination, Bob Odenkirk submitted this episode for consideration for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Notes
References
- ^ Welch, Alex (May 23, 2017). "Monday cable ratings: 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' and 'Better Call Saul' tick up". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on May 23, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ^ Porter, Rick (June 8, 2017). "'Better Call Saul' racks up more big gains in cable Live +7 ratings for May 22–28". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 8, 2017. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- ^ "Expenses". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
External links
- "Expenses" at AMC
- "Expenses" at IMDb