Season 5

Complete listed story — includes the ending

S5E1 · Magic Man

In a flash-forward, the taxi driver (Jeff) tells Gene he recognizes him as Saul Goodman. Gene calls Ed, "the Disappearer", but changes his mind and says he will handle the problem himself. In 2004, Jimmy tells Kim the "Saul Goodman" alias he used for his cell phone business gives him an instant criminal law client base. Nacho reports rumors that cocaine Gus provided the Salamancas is inferior, which Lalo confirms. Gus tells Lalo and Juan Bolsa that Werner was building a chiller on the chicken farm under Mike's supervision but fled with stolen cocaine, which Gus replaced with locally acquired meth. Lalo accepts Gus' apology and cover story but remains suspicious. Gus shuts down lab construction, and Mike sends Werner's crew home. Upset over Gus' lack of compassion for Werner, Mike refuses to accept payment during the downtime. Saul gives away his remaining cell phones to publicize his criminal law practice. Saul's camera crew helps generate publicity for his practice by faking a confrontation with Deputy District Attorney Oakley. When Kim's client refuses a favorable plea bargain, Jimmy offers to help trick him into accepting; Kim refuses, but ends up successfully running the con herself.

S5E2 · 50% Off

Gus wants Nacho to provide inside information about Lalo's intentions. Two drug users who received Saul's 50% off business card go on a multi-day crime binge. As they attempt to buy more cocaine at the Salamanca drug house, the bags get stuck in the drainpipe. Domingo's attempt to solve the problem causes the drugs to fall out just as the police arrive. Nacho gains Lalo's favor by climbing over rooftops to sneak in and retrieve the drug stash before police enter. Mike remains upset over Werner's death and drinks heavily. He babysits Kaylee, who asks questions about her father, causing Mike to lash out angrily. Jimmy attempts to get back into Kim's good graces. As Saul, Jimmy turns on the charm at the courthouse and makes several favorable plea bargains, then tricks Assistant District Attorney Ericsen into making more after he arranges to be stuck with her in an elevator. Howard invites Jimmy to lunch and the reminder of his past leaves Jimmy unsettled. As Jimmy leaves the courthouse, Nacho suddenly appears and coerces Jimmy into his car.

S5E3 · The Guy for This

Nacho delivers Jimmy to Lalo, who wants him to make sure Domingo is freed from prison without talking. Jimmy as Saul sets up a ploy that draws in DEA agents Hank Schrader and Steven Gomez. Saul arranges for Domingo to go free in exchange for becoming Hank's confidential informant and revealing the locations of Gus' dead drops. Nacho tries to have someone purchase his father's upholstery shop so he can retire away from the drug world, but his father sees through the ruse. Nacho reveals Lalo's plan for Domingo to Gus, who decides not to interfere because doing so would reveal he has a mole in the Salamanca organization. Mike continues wallowing over Werner's death. Kim is pulled from a day of pro bono criminal defense work to deal with a stubborn homeowner, Mr. Acker, who refuses to leave his land to make way for a Mesa Verde call center. Initially demanding he accept the court judgment, she returns with a sincere offer to help him move, but Acker accuses her of only pretending to help and refuses.

S5E4 · Namaste

Jimmy meets with Howard over lunch, where Howard offers Jimmy a position at HHM. Jimmy is unnerved by the offer and later uses three bowling balls to damage Howard's expensive car, which sports a vanity plate reading "NAMAST3". Kim tries to convince Mesa Verde to use an alternate development plan and leave Mr. Acker's home standing, but Kevin insists on evicting him. Kim decides to bring in Jimmy as Saul, who represents Acker in a suit against the bank. Gus works with Victor and Diego to ensure that the DEA finds the three dead drops Domingo told them about after his arrest. Stacey tells Mike she does not yet feel comfortable having him babysit Kaylee. That night, Mike is beaten up and stabbed by the local gang he previously fought with, and he wakes in an unknown pueblo.

S5E5 · Dedicado a Max

Mike wakes up on a ranch in Mexico which has ties to Gus, including a fountain dedicated to Max. Dr. Barry Goodman treats him and recommends he stay and heal. Gus later arrives and asks for Mike's help in his war against the Salamancas. Mike refuses to engage in killing simply to further Gus' aims, but Gus says he wants Mike because he understands Gus' need for revenge. Jimmy as Saul creates delays in Mesa Verde's eviction of Acker. Kim tries to recuse herself by claiming a conflict of interest, but Kevin insists she remain. Howard asks Jimmy to accept his offer to join HHM, and Jimmy claims he is still considering it. Jimmy suggests there are no options left for Acker but to find "dirt" on Kevin and cautions against it, but she decides to proceed. Jimmy hires Sobchak, who thinks his search of Kevin's home revealed nothing damaging, but Kim's knowing smile as she looks through his photos indicates she notices something useful. Rich Schweikart suggests that Kim disengage from Mesa Verde's business, correctly deducing her heart is not in it, but she angrily refuses.

S5E6 · Wexler v. Goodman

Kim tells Jimmy she does not want to follow through on blackmailing Kevin and wants to reach a settlement between Mesa Verde and Everett Acker. Jimmy agrees, but at the meeting to finalize the settlement, he stuns everyone by asking for $4 million. Kim's insight into Sobchak's photos was that Mesa Verde's logo was inspired by a photograph the bank never obtained permission to use. Jimmy pressures Kevin by threatening an injunction against displaying the logo and threatening to run TV ads seeking plaintiffs for class action suits against the bank which negatively depict Kevin's father. Kevin meets privately with Jimmy and accepts a deal to pay Acker and the photographer. Kim angrily confronts Jimmy, upset that he made her the "sucker" for his con. After initially suggesting splitting up, she instead suggests getting married. Gus, Victor, and Mike meet with Nacho, who reports Lalo's plan to reveal the locations of Gus' street dealers to the police. Gus directs Victor to give up low-level employees while ensuring nothing leads back to Gus. Mike secretly points the police to Lalo's involvement in the murder of Fred the money wire clerk, and they converge on Lalo while he is driving.

S5E7 · JMM

Jimmy and Kim get married, applying spousal privilege to their conversations. Lalo is charged with murder under an alias and directs Saul to obtain his release on bail. Kim and Rich apologize for the outcome of Acker's case. Kevin indicates he will let them know later whether he will retain them; Kim reminds Kevin he ignored their advice and hopes he will be willing to listen to whomever he hires, and Kevin indicates his approval. Mike tells Stacey he is over the problem that caused his recent anger. Nacho tells Mike that Lalo wants Nacho to burn down one of Gus' restaurants. Gus and other subsidiary owners provide updates to Peter Schuler, Head of Madrigal's fast food division. Gus briefs Peter and Lydia on the meth lab's status. Nacho and Gus destroy a Los Pollos Hermanos location to preserve Nacho's role as Gus' mole. Saul uses Mike's information to accuse police of fabricating evidence against Lalo. Bail is set at $7 million, which Lalo says he can pay. Howard confronts Jimmy and rescinds his job offer. Jimmy blames Howard for Chuck's death and says that as Saul he has grown too big for the constraints of HHM.

S5E8 · Bagman

The Cousins pick up Lalo's bail money at a cartel site in Mexico; an informant makes a telephone call to report their presence. Lalo directs Jimmy to a remote pickup site and pays him $100,000 to transport the cash. Kim does not want him to go because he is a lawyer, not a drug dealer's "bagman", but he says it will be an easy job. The Cousins deliver two bags of cash to Jimmy. As Jimmy starts his return trip, he is cut off by several gunmen. They take the money and prepare to kill him but are attacked by an unseen sniper. All but one are killed and the survivor escapes. The shooter is Mike, who drives off with Jimmy and the cash. Jimmy's car breaks down, so they push it over the edge of the road, then walk cross-country to avoid the gunman. They camp overnight, then continue their trek. When Jimmy fails to return, Kim asks Lalo for his location, but he refuses to tell her. The gunman continues searching, so Jimmy acts as a decoy and draws him in. Mike shoots the gunman, whose vehicle flips and is destroyed. Mike and Jimmy resume walking.

S5E9 · Bad Choice Road

Tyrus and Victor pick up Jimmy and Mike at a truck stop. Jimmy posts Lalo's bail and claims he walked alone after his car broke down; Lalo plans to return to Mexico. Gus realizes the men who ambushed Jimmy were hired by Juan Bolsa to protect Gus' business. Jimmy lies to Kim about what happened, but she realizes the truth after observing a bullet hole in his coffee mug. Kim quits Schweikart & Cokely. Mike tells Jimmy his post-traumatic stress will pass with time. Lalo goes to the pickup site so the Cousins can transport him to Mexico, but instead searches for Jimmy's car, then returns to Albuquerque. Mike calls to warn Jimmy just before Lalo arrives at Kim's apartment. As Mike trains his rifle on Lalo from a nearby roof, Lalo has Jimmy repeat the story of his desert walk, then asks about the bullet holes in his car. Kim berates Lalo for not trusting Jimmy and Lalo appears satisfied. He tells Nacho to head for Mexico, but not the original pickup site.

S5E10 · Something Unforgivable

After Lalo leaves, Jimmy tells Kim the truth about his desert trek; Kim and Jimmy hide at a downtown hotel. Mike tells Gus that Lalo and Nacho went to Lalo's Chihuahua home. Gus suggests Nacho can help the assassins he sent. Kim accepts 20 pro bono cases from the public defender. Nacho receives a call telling him to open Lalo's back gate at 3 am. Kim tells Howard she quit Schweikart & Cokely, and he warns her about Jimmy's recent harassment and suggests she stop following his lead. Kim says she is insulted by the notion that she cannot decide for herself. Mike tells Jimmy that Lalo will be killed, and Jimmy later informs Kim. They discuss forcing a Sandpiper case resolution by sabotaging Howard, which would enable Jimmy to receive his seven-figure share of the settlement sooner. Jimmy expresses his unease with Kim's shifting morality, but Kim insists on proceeding. Lalo introduces Nacho to Don Eladio, who blesses Nacho's plans for the Salamanca drug business. At 3 am, Nacho opens Lalo's gate, allowing the assassins entry, then flees. Lalo kills all but one assassin; he forces the survivor to call the middleman who arranged the attempt and report that Lalo was killed.