Release calendarTop 250 moviesMost popular moviesBrowse movies by genreTop box officeShowtimes & ticketsMovie newsIndia movie spotlight
    What's on TV & streamingTop 250 TV showsMost popular TV showsBrowse TV shows by genreTV news
    What to watchLatest trailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily entertainment guideIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Of 2025Holiday Watch GuideGotham AwardsCelebrity PhotosSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll events
    Born todayMost popular celebsCelebrity news
    Help centerContributor zonePolls
For industry professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign in
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
Breaking Bad
S2.E6
All episodesAll
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

Peekaboo

  • Episode aired Apr 12, 2009
  • TV-14
  • 47m
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
36K
YOUR RATING
Aaron Paul in Breaking Bad (2008)
Drug CrimeTragedyCrimeDramaThriller

Jesse tracks down the couple who robbed one of his dealers and finds a neglected child in their chaotic home, while Walt strains to keep his double life intact.Jesse tracks down the couple who robbed one of his dealers and finds a neglected child in their chaotic home, while Walt strains to keep his double life intact.Jesse tracks down the couple who robbed one of his dealers and finds a neglected child in their chaotic home, while Walt strains to keep his double life intact.

  • Director
    • Peter Medak
  • Writers
    • J. Roberts
    • Vince Gilligan
  • Stars
    • Bryan Cranston
    • Anna Gunn
    • Aaron Paul
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.8/10
    36K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Peter Medak
    • Writers
      • J. Roberts
      • Vince Gilligan
    • Stars
      • Bryan Cranston
      • Anna Gunn
      • Aaron Paul
    • 33User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Photos43

    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    + 37
    View Poster

    Top Cast15

    Edit
    Bryan Cranston
    Bryan Cranston
    • Walter White
    Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn
    • Skyler White
    Aaron Paul
    Aaron Paul
    • Jesse Pinkman
    Dean Norris
    Dean Norris
    • Hank Schrader
    • (credit only)
    Betsy Brandt
    Betsy Brandt
    • Marie Schrader
    • (voice)
    RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte
    • Walter White, Jr.
    Jessica Hecht
    Jessica Hecht
    • Gretchen Schwartz
    Dale Dickey
    Dale Dickey
    • Spooge's Woman
    David Ury
    David Ury
    • Spooge
    Carmen Serano
    Carmen Serano
    • Carmen Molina
    Charles Baker
    Charles Baker
    • Skinny Pete
    Dylan Carr
    • Young Boy
    Brandon Carr
    • Young Boy
    Cocoa Brown
    Cocoa Brown
    • Mail Lady
    Andrew Lutheran
    • Jeffrey
    • Director
      • Peter Medak
    • Writers
      • J. Roberts
      • Vince Gilligan
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews33

    8.836.3K
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10

    Featured reviews

    10dcdude-26988

    Rewatch, 9.6/10

    This is literally one of the best episodes of the entire show. I personally loved Jesse's storyline in this episode, with him and the kid. I loved his and Walt's storyline, because Walt's was also amazing. Anyways, my favorite characters in this episode were Jesse, Walt, and the kid. My favorite things about this episode were the Protagonist, the storyline, and the pacing. This should honestly be at least a 9.0 or a 9.1. This should definitely be higher rated on this app, because this was amazing. This is another episode as to why this is in the top 5 of best shows. If you are looking dor an impactful drug show, definitely watch this one.
    9claudio_carvalho

    The Enforcer and the Liar

    Jesse finds the whereabouts of the drugged couple that stole the meth from Skinny Pete and goes to the derelict house where they live. However, he stumbles upon a dirty and starving young boy that is the son of the woman. He gives some food to the boy and plays with him. When the couple arrives, Jesse subdues them with his revolver and the man, Spooge, proposes to pay him after opening an ATM that he has stolen. Meanwhile, Walt returns to high-school and Skyler receives a phone call from Gretchen Schwartz. She thanks her friend for paying for Walt's treatment and invites Gretchen to visit her. Gretchen visits Skyler and then Walt meets her at a restaurant where their past is partially disclosed.

    "Peekaboo" is one of the best episodes of "Breaking Bad", especially the segment relative to Jesse. Poor boy, living in that condition with a drug-addicted "mother". This part of the show is very sad, but Jesse treats the boy in a surprising way. In Walt's segment, Skyler forces him to tell one more lie. Gretchen's Bentley is amazingly beautiful. My vote is nine.

    Title (Brazil): "Peekaboo"
    10alexdreelan

    Amazing writing and episode

    I'm watching breaking bad for the first time and this episode made me write this because of Aaron Paul's acting and the twists In this episode brilliant.
    10and_mikkelsen

    One of my favorite episodes!

    This episode perfectly captures one of the core themes of season 2.. addiction! This episode sees Jesse try to recover the stolen drugs from a couple! Here we really get too see what drugs does to you and your life, to the point where all you can think about is your next high! This shows us the consequences of their "business!'

    This episode also shows what kind of people both Jesse and Walt, are! They really develop surprisingly much in this episode! Just the first scene gives us one of Jesses' core values in a great subtle way! It tells you so much about him! This is great writing and storytelling! Walts conversation with Gretchen also showed us what kind of person Walt has become and is equally important!

    The actors playing the two junkies were phenomenal! Very believable and memorable performances! I also like how dirty and deteriorating they look! Once you learn they have a kis.. it all hits different! Oh and that final scene is one of the most iconic in the show!
    8bellino-angelo2014

    Not exactly a great hideout...

    After Skinny Pete was kidnapped near the end of the previous episode he managed to call Jesse Pinkman and give him the address of Spooge: Jesse takes Walt's gun and goes to Spooge's house for giving him a lesson. There is no one at home so Jesse smashes a window, enters and the place is in total degradation, with lots of dirty clothes, garbage and broken objects. Soon a child comes out, silent and neglected as well: Jesse feeds him with the few edible things at home and when the parents come, Jesse soon attacks them at gunpoint. In the meanwhile Walter White returned working in his old high school, while also receiving the bad news that Grechten and Schwartz can't help him anymore with the money for the cancer cures. Jesse forces Spooge and his wife to give all the drug they have but is very little: Spooge then takes a ATM-like safe that should contain lots of money but his wife makes the safe fall on his head crushing it and killing him: Jesse takes all the money and flees not before letting the kid out and calling 911 wishing him good luck.

    Jesse's story, while a bit dark, was great because it shows us that he also has an human side and can care for others when they are in the need while Walt's story wasn't particularly gratifying for the viewer. Overall a good episode especially in the last part.

    Related interests

    Wendell Pierce and Dominic West in The Wire (2002)
    Drug Crime
    Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams in Manchester by the Sea (2016)
    Tragedy
    James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Sharon Angela, Max Casella, Dan Grimaldi, Joe Perrino, Donna Pescow, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Tony Sirico, and Michael Drayer in The Sopranos (1999)
    Crime
    Naomie Harris, Mahershala Ali, Janelle Monáe, André Holland, Herman Caheej McGloun, Edson Jean, Alex R. Hibbert, and Tanisha Cidel in Moonlight (2016)
    Drama
    Cho Yeo-jeong in Parasite (2019)
    Thriller

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      Aaron Paul submitted this episode for nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for the 2009 Emmy Awards.
    • Goofs
      A 911 hangup won't generate an immediate response with a siren. However a house with a history like the one portrayed with drug use, domestic and child abuse would be flagged in the system and officers would likely respond "hot" due to the history.
    • Quotes

      Jesse Pinkman: Where's my money, bitch?

    • Connections
      Featured in TV Guide's Top 100 Episodes of All Time (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      By the Numbers
      Performed by John Coltrane

      (uncredited)

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • April 12, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Instagram
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • High Bridge Productions
      • Gran Via Productions
      • Sony Pictures Television
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      • 47m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb App
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.