Hank presses forward with his off-the-books investigation of Gus, forcing Walt to plant a GPS tracking device on Gus's car. Walt secretly manipulates the tracking data to protect himself. When Walt discovers Jesse didn't poison Gus when given the chance, the two get into a brutal physical brawl, ending their partnership. Episode 10: "Salud" Directed by: Michelle MacLaren Written by: Peter Gould & Gennifer Hutchison
Walt and Jesse are held captive in the superlab by Victor and Mike, waiting to see how Gus will react to Gale's murder. Gus arrives and sends a horrific, silent message using a box cutter, establishing a new, tense status quo. Meanwhile, Skyler investigates Walt's sudden disappearance. Episode 2: "Thirty-Eight Snub" Director: Michelle MacLaren Writer: George Mastras
Hank and his family are put under DEA protective custody. Brock, the son of Jesse's girlfriend, is mysteriously poisoned. Walt convinces Jesse that Gus is responsible for the poisoning, successfully turning Jesse against Fring and uniting the duo for one final assassination attempt. Episode 13: "Face Off" Director: Vince Gilligan Writer: Vince Gilligan
– Walt tasks Jesse with poisoning Gus with ricin, but Jesse hesitates during a lab meeting. Ep 8: index of breaking bad season 4
Skyler pushes forward with plans to buy the Bogdan’s car wash, utilizing tactical manipulation to lower the price. Marie’s old kleptomania resurfaces due to the stress of dealing with a bitter, recovering Hank. Jesse’s reckless partying reaches dangerous levels. Episode 4: "Bullet Points" Directed by: Colin Bucksey Written by: Moira Walley-Beckett Original Air Date: August 7, 2011
Jesse rescuing Mike from an ambush, proving his loyalty and capability. 6. Cornered
Jesse is taken out of the lab by Mike to assist with cartel dead-drops, a tactical move by Gus to boost Jesse's self-esteem and drive a wedge between him and Walt. Skyler and Walt finally finalize the carwash purchase. Episode 6: "Cornered" Director: Michael Slovis Hank presses forward with his off-the-books investigation of
Breaking Bad Season 4 is a psychological drama as much as a crime thriller.
Mike takes Jesse on a ride-along across New Mexico to collect drop money. Jesse thwarts a staged robbery, boosting his self-esteem and driving a wedge between him and Walt. Walt and Skyler finalize the purchase of the car wash. Episode 6: "Cornered" Directed by: Michael Slovis Written by: Gennifer Hutchison
Hank forces Walt to help him track Gus by placing a GPS tracker on Gus's car. Walt tries to micromanage Jesse's progress with the ricin, leading to a brutal, friendship-ending fistfight between the two partners in Jesse’s living room. Episode 10: "Salud" Directed by: Michelle MacLaren Written by: Peter Gould & Gennifer Hutchison Original Air Date: September 18, 2011 Episode 10: "Salud" Directed by: Michelle MacLaren Written
Scott Winant | Writer: George Mastras & Sam Catlin
Under Michael Slovis, Season 4 heavily utilized high-contrast lighting, wide desert vistas, and creative point-of-view shots (such as from inside a washing machine or under a glass table) to emphasize isolation and paranoia.