Uno 

"Uno" is an episode of Better Call Saul starring Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, and Rhea Seehorn. Struggling public defender Jimmy McGill constructs an elaborate yet questionable plan for winning back a pair of wealthy, potential clients.

Director:

Vince Gilligan

Writers:

Vince Gilligan (created by), Peter Gould (created by)

Stars:

Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Bob Odenkirk	...	Jimmy McGill
Jonathan Banks	...	Mike Ehrmantraut
Rhea Seehorn	...	Kim Wexler
Patrick Fabian	...	Howard Hamlin
Michael Mando	...	Nacho Varga (credit only)
Michael McKean	...	Chuck McGill
Julie Ann Emery	...	Betsy Kettleman
Jeremy Shamos	...	Craig Kettleman
Miriam Colon	...	Abuelita
Eileen Fogarty	...	Mrs. Nguyen
Steven Levine	...	Lars Lindholm
Daniel Spenser Levine	...	Cal Lindholm
Raymond Cruz	...	Tuco Salamanca
Nadine Marissa	...	Contract Counsel Administrator
Sarah Minnich	...	Brenda

Storyline

Lawyer Jimmy McGill is having a hard time making a go of his law practice. He works mostly as a public defender. He works out of the backroom at a nail salon and meets clients in coffee shops as a result. He's nowhere near as successful as his brother Chuck, a name partner in a major law firm but who is currently living at home dealing with personal issues. After two skateboarders try to scam Jimmy in a set up accident, he thinks he's found the perfect way to sign on to defend a possibly rich prospective client. Nothing goes quite as planned.

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Plot Keywords:

fake accident | sharing a cigarette | public defender | lawyer | electromagnetic hypersensitivity | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

8 February 2015 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Los Altos Skate Park 10140 Lomas Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Crystal Diner Productions, Gran Via Productions, High Bridge Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

54 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Uno is Spanish for "one". As referencing that this is the first episode of the series.

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Goofs

When Saul goes into the HHM law office for the first time, he enters an elevator then and goes up to a floor. Once he gets off he goes up a flight of stairs to the conference room. The view from the conference room is on the ground level when he should be on the third floor at least.

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Quotes

Jimmy McGill: Yeah, forget the boat. Look at the car. You know what that is?
Cal Lindholm: I don't know. A station wagon?
Jimmy McGill: It's a Mercury, a 1988 Mercury Sable wagon. Remember it. Burn it into your brains. You got it?
Cal Lindholm: It's a Mercury Sable wagon. Sure.
Jimmy McGill: Close your eyes. What color is it?
Cal Lindholm, Lars Lindholm: Brown.
Jimmy McGill: No, it's Medium Sandalwood. Keep your eyes closed.

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Connections

References Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

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Soundtracks

Address Unknown
(uncredited)
Performed by The Ink Spots & Ella Fitzgerald

User Reviews

The Pilot....

Well, here it is, the Breaking Bad spin off pilot of Better Call Saul!

I won't spoil anything, but I will say it sets up things very well.

We get to see Saul and all his glory at his job, trying to manage his life.

We get to see another familiar face from Breaking Bad as well!

To say anymore would be spoiling the plot, but I will say we get to see Saul being cunning and clever as expected!

There are also quite a few other surprises and unexpected turns throughout!

Give it a watch, you won't regret it!