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Breaking Bad season 5 episode 5

Dead Freight

 
Walt's team must get creative to obtain the materials they need to continue their operation.
 
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Breaking Bad / S05E05 : Dead Freight
Season 5, Episode 5 | Aired on August 12, 2012 | TV-MA | 47 min. | AMC
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  • Breaking Bad - Episode 1 - Live Free or Die
    Episode 1
    Live Free or Die
  • Breaking Bad - Episode 2 - Madrigal
    Episode 2
    Madrigal
  • Breaking Bad - Episode 3 - Hazard Pay
    Episode 3
    Hazard Pay
  • Breaking Bad - Episode 4 - Fifty-One
    Episode 4
    Fifty-One
  • Breaking Bad - Episode 5 - Dead Freight
    Episode 5
    Dead Freight
  • Breaking Bad - Episode 6 - Buyout
    Episode 6
    Buyout
  • Breaking Bad - Episode 7 - Say My Name
    Episode 7
    Say My Name
  • Breaking Bad - Episode 8 - Gliding Over All
    Episode 8
    Gliding Over All
  • Breaking Bad - Episode 9 - Blood Money
    Episode 9
    Blood Money
  • Breaking Bad - Episode 10 - Buried
    Episode 10
    Buried
  • Breaking Bad - Episode 11 - Confessions
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    Confessions
  • Breaking Bad - Episode 12 - Rabid Dog
    Episode 12
    Rabid Dog
  • Breaking Bad - Episode 13 - To'hajiilee
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    To'hajiilee
  • Breaking Bad - Episode 14 - Ozymandias
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    Ozymandias
  • Breaking Bad - Episode 15 - Granite State
    Episode 15
    Granite State
  • Breaking Bad - Episode 16 - Felina
    Episode 16
    Felina

Breaking Bad season 5 episode 5 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Walt, struggling with family issues and Skyler's detachment, turns to Hank for support. Meanwhile, Lydia, under threat from Mike for planting a GPS tracker, proves her innocence and proposes a daring methylamine heist from a freight train in a remote area. The team, including new member Todd, successfully executes the risky plan, meticulously replacing the chemical with water to avoid detection. However, their triumph is short-lived as they face a new moral dilemma with a child witness

Full Episode S05E05 Recap

### Walt Visits Hank - Walt visits Hank at his new office, admiring his achievements. - They discuss Skyler's well-being and Walt's lavish purchases. - Hank offers emotional support to Walt, who feigns distress over Skyler not loving him. ### Lydia's Interrogation - Lydia is threatened by Mike for planting a GPS tracker, but she insists her innocence. - Lydia calls Hank to subtly inquire about the tracker, proving it wasn't placed by the DEA. - Mike realizes Lydia was telling the truth and contemplates their next move. ### Planning the Heist - Lydia offers a solution: robbing a freight train carrying methylamine. - She describes the plan, highlighting a "dark territory" with no communication signals. - Mike, Jesse, and Walt discuss the logistics and moral implications of the heist. ### Walt and Skyler's Tense Interaction - Skyler insists on keeping the kids away for their safety, showing her detachment from Walt. - Walt reluctantly agrees but maintains his denial about the danger they're in. ### The Train Heist - The team, including a new member, Todd, prepares for the train robbery. - They execute a complex plan to replace methylamine with water to avoid detection. - A Good Samaritan unexpectedly assists, nearly thwarting their plan. - The heist is successful, but they witness a child observing them, leading to a tense climax. ### Conclusion - The episode ends on a cliffhanger, with the crew facing a moral dilemma about the child witness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who visits Hank in his new office?

Walt visits Hank in his new office.

What does Walt discuss with Hank?

Walt and Hank discuss Skyler's well-being and Walt's recent lavish purchases.

Why does Lydia contact Hank?

Lydia contacts Hank to subtly inquire about a GPS tracker found on a methylamine barrel.

How does Lydia prove her innocence regarding the GPS tracker?

Lydia's call to Hank reveals that the DEA did not plant the GPS tracker, proving her innocence.

What solution does Lydia offer for obtaining methylamine?

Lydia suggests robbing a freight train carrying methylamine.

Where does Lydia suggest the train heist should take place?

Lydia suggests the heist occur in a "dark territory" in McKinley County, an area with no communication signals.

What moral dilemma do the characters face regarding the train heist?

The characters debate the logistics and moral implications of robbing the train and potentially harming innocent people.

How does Skyler feel about Walt's presence in their children's lives?

Skyler feels that Walt is a danger to their children and insists they stay with Hank and Marie.

What is Walt's reaction to Skyler's insistence about the children?

Walt reluctantly agrees to keep the children away but remains in denial about the danger.

How do they plan to avoid detection during the train heist?

The plan involves replacing the stolen methylamine with water to match the train's weight and avoid detection.

Who is the new member involved in the train heist?

Todd is the new member involved in the train heist.

What unexpected event nearly thwarts the train heist?

A Good Samaritan helping with Walt's staged vehicle breakdown nearly thwarts the heist.

Is the train heist ultimately successful?

Yes, the train heist is successful.

What tense situation occurs at the end of the train heist?

The crew notices a child witness at the end of the heist, leading to a tense situation.

What is the moral dilemma faced by the crew at the end of the episode?

The crew faces a moral dilemma regarding the child witness, as their actions have been observed.

 
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You have none.
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Oh, yeah, Mike? Well, why don't you tell us why?
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Don't start, Walt.
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there won't come a day that somebody will knock on that door,
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Out burying bodies?
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