Breaking Bad: Season 2, Episode 8

Better Call Saul (26 Apr. 2009)

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Badger is caught by the DEA. Walt and Jesse hire the best criminal lawyer in town, Saul Goodman.

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Walt and Jesse have yet another problem to deal with when one of their dealers, Jesse's friend Badger, is arrested by the Albuquerque police. They end up hiring a shady lawyer, Saul Goodman, who has a unique way of ensuring that Badger gets off with a light sentence without having to give away Jesse or Walt's identity. As Walt learns however, it may come at a very high price. Walt's brother-in-law Hank, the DEA Agent, is suffering from post-traumatic stress following the shooting in Juarez. He puts on a brave face but is having trouble just getting out of bed in the morning. Walt has some suggestions for him. Written by garykmcd

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During the staged "drug buy" scene with Badger and Jimmy In-N-Out, the majority of the dialogue between Bryan Cranston and Dean Norris was improvised. See more »

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Saul Goodman: Better safe than sorry. That's my motto.
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References Apocalypse Now (1979) See more »

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One of the better episodes!
11 May 2012 | by (Winnipeg) – See all my reviews

An exciting episode! Mr White, and Jesse have legal problems when one of their dealers is pinched. The viewer realizes that White and Jesse are out of their depth. A great new character is introduced lawyer Sal Goodman! The lawyer is an expert in crime and provides solutions which are funny and entertaining. The over the top law office scene is hilarious. The sub-story of Hank suffering from PTSD and is hiding the problem by putting a fake face about his problem keeps the viewer enthralled because Hank will eventually explode. The two concurrent story lines provide drama and Sal adds humour for a great series. Better Call Saul is well executed episode. I give it an eight out of ten. Love the surprise ending.


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