Rabid Dog
| "Rabid Dog" | |
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| Breaking Bad episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 12 |
| Directed by | Sam Catlin |
| Written by | Sam Catlin |
| Cinematography by | Michael Slovis |
| Editing by | Skip Macdonald |
| Original air date | September 1, 2013 |
| Running time | 47 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Rabid Dog" is the twelfth episode of the fifth season of the American television drama series Breaking Bad, and the 58th overall episode of the series. Written and directed by Sam Catlin, it aired on AMC in the United States and Canada on September 1, 2013.
Plot
gas station. Skyler and Walter White Jr.
are doubtful. The family moves into a hotel until the carpet and flooring can be replaced.
Walt secretly meets with Saul and
Patrick Kuby
in the hotel's parking lot, asking for an update on Jesse's whereabouts. Saul hints at the possibility of killing Jesse, but Walt rejects the idea. Back in their hotel room, Skyler confronts Walt over his lies, having just seen him with Saul. Walt confesses that Jesse is upset and tried to burn down their house, but he is not concerned since Jesse decided against it. A shocked Skyler presses Walt to kill Jesse, who she views as a threat to their safety.
A flashback reveals
Steve Gomez tape Jesse as he recounts his history with Walt. Since there is no physical evidence, and Walt has left the meth
business, Hank needs something incriminating enough to take to the authorities.
Walt leaves a voicemail for Jesse, asking to meet in a plaza to reconcile over
Brock Cantillo
's poisoning. Hank coerces the reluctant Jesse to comply and retrieve appropriate evidence against Walt, despite Jesse's fear for his own safety. Hank reassures Jesse by recounting Walt's previous attempts to protect him at his own expense and states that since the meeting is in a public place, he will be safe. However, privately with Gomez, Hank is indifferent to Jesse risking his death; if Jesse is killed on camera, it can still be used as evidence.
Jack
.
Reception
Viewership
The episode was viewed by 4.41 million people on its original broadcast,[1] which was a decrease from the 4.85 million of the previous episode.
Reviews
In 2019 The Ringer ranked "Rabid Dog" 38th out of the 62 total Breaking Bad episodes.[2]
Notes
- ^ As depicted in "Confessions".
References
- ^ Bibel, Sara (September 4, 2013). "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Breaking Bad' Wins Night, NASCAR, 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians', 'Total Divas', 'Sister Wives' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on September 7, 2013. Retrieved September 4, 2013.
- ^ Jason Gallagher (September 30, 2019). "The Ringer's Definitive 'Breaking Bad' Episodes Ranking". The Ringer. Archived from the original on October 30, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
External links
- "Rabid Dog" at the official Breaking Bad site
- "Rabid Dog" at IMDb
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