Slip (Better Call Saul)
"Slip" | |
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Better Call Saul episode | |
Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 8 |
Directed by | Adam Bernstein |
Written by | Heather Marion |
Featured music | "Cold Feet" by Fink |
Original air date | June 5, 2017 |
Running time | 48 minutes |
Guest appearances | |
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"Slip" is the eighth episode of the
Plot
Opening
In a flashback,
Main story
At home, Chuck McGill shares with Dr. Cruz the epiphany that caused him to realize his electromagnetic hypersensitivity might be psychosomatic. Dr. Cruz advises him not to try to do too much too soon, but he later leaves the house to buy groceries. On his return, Howard Hamlin informs him there is an issue with Chuck's malpractice insurance.
After Jimmy produces a successful commercial for a music store, the owners refuse to pay. Jimmy resorts to a "Slippin' Jimmy" con to create a slip-and-fall accident. Howard greets Kim Wexler at her lunch with Paige and Kevin. Kim tries to pay back the law school tuition loan she owes HHM. Howard declines and accuses her of betraying the firm. Kim replies that he should not have tried to cover up Chuck's condition.
Kim returns to the office to find Jimmy with his half of the rent, which he got from the music store owners. Kim expresses doubts about Jimmy's ability to continue paying and considers taking on another client. Jimmy later makes $700 while performing his
Nacho executes his plan to kill
Mike realizes he cannot spend the money he stole from Hector without attracting suspicion, so he seeks Gus Fring’s help in laundering it. Gus warns him they should avoid being publicly associated so the Salamancas do not get suspicious. He tells Mike the laundering process will be difficult but agrees to help.
Production
The episode is directed by Adam Bernstein, who previously directed the second season episode "Gloves Off", and written by Heather Marion, who co-wrote "Klick", the second season finale, with creator Vince Gilligan.
Casting
The episode marks the return of Mel Rodriguez as Jimmy's friend Marco Pasternak, after a season-long absence, and Clea DuVall as Dr. Cruz, who last appeared in "Klick".
Reception
Ratings
Upon airing, the episode received 1.633 million American viewers, and an 18–49 rating of 0.5.[1]
Critical reception
The episode received critical acclaim. It holds a 100% rating on
Notes
References
- ^ Welch, Alex (June 6, 2017). "Monday cable ratings: 'Love & Hip Hop' wins the night, 'Better Call Saul' dips". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 7, 2017. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^ "Slip". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ^ Schwartz, Terri (6 June 2017). "Better Call Saul:"Slip" Review". Retrieved June 6, 2017.
- ^ White, James. "Better Call Saul – Season 3, Episode 8: Slip Review". Retrieved June 6, 2017.