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Dead Freight

  • Episode aired Aug 12, 2012
  • TV-14
  • 48m
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Walt, Jesse, and Mike plot a high-risk scheme to secure methylamine from a moving shipment, recruiting new help as domestic strains grow and the DEA closes in.Walt, Jesse, and Mike plot a high-risk scheme to secure methylamine from a moving shipment, recruiting new help as domestic strains grow and the DEA closes in.Walt, Jesse, and Mike plot a high-risk scheme to secure methylamine from a moving shipment, recruiting new help as domestic strains grow and the DEA closes in.

  • Director
    • George Mastras
  • Writers
    • Vince Gilligan
    • George Mastras
  • Stars
    • Bryan Cranston
    • Anna Gunn
    • Aaron Paul
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    • Director
      • George Mastras
    • Writers
      • Vince Gilligan
      • George Mastras
    • Stars
      • Bryan Cranston
      • Anna Gunn
      • Aaron Paul
    • 45User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Bryan Cranston
    Bryan Cranston
    • Walter White
    Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn
    • Skyler White
    Aaron Paul
    Aaron Paul
    • Jesse Pinkman
    Dean Norris
    Dean Norris
    • Hank Schrader
    Betsy Brandt
    Betsy Brandt
    • Marie Schrader
    RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte
    • Walter White, Jr.
    Bob Odenkirk
    Bob Odenkirk
    • Saul Goodman
    • (credit only)
    Jonathan Banks
    Jonathan Banks
    • Mike Ehrmantraut
    Laura Fraser
    Laura Fraser
    • Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
    Jesse Plemons
    Jesse Plemons
    • Todd
    Steven Michael Quezada
    Steven Michael Quezada
    • Steven Gomez
    Bill Burr
    Bill Burr
    • Kuby
    Jamie McShane
    Jamie McShane
    • Conductor
    Myk Watford
    Myk Watford
    • Engineer
    Miguel Martinez
    • Fernando
    Mary Sue Evans
    • Janice
    Sam Webb
    • Drew Sharp
    • (as Samuel Webb)
    Ryan Begay
    Ryan Begay
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    • Director
      • George Mastras
    • Writers
      • Vince Gilligan
      • George Mastras
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    10g-bodyl

    The Great Train Robbery!

    This is the fifth episode of the fifth episode of Breaking Bad. This was a n excellent episode highlighted by another criminal move the boys decided to make, a train robbery. Those scenes were nothing short of intense and it shows the length they are willing to go to in order to keep their drug enterprise running. And be forewarned, the ending is a complete shocker!

    In this episode, "Dead Freight," Walt, Jesse, and Mike decide to rob a train that is carrying an important supply for their meth. Meanwhile, Walt Jr is getting angry that he is temporarily placed in the custody of Hank's and Marie's.

    Overall, this is a fantastic episode and one that is often entertaining and jaw-dropping. The beginning and the end, in my opinion, are some of the best scenes of the series. Another winner for Breaking Bad! I rate this episode 10/10.
    10michael_grant-448-715069

    Wow!!!

    I felt compelled to write a short and sweet comment on what i just witnessed. This episode was simply amazing, so amazing... This show keeps getting better and better each passing week!!! This episode was was easily a 12 out of 10. I have never been so nervous, nail biting, and sweaty during an episode. Im gonna miss this series, I started watching this year, and the only reason i started watching this series is because of the trusted reviews i read on this website, and I'm so glad i did. As for this episode I just watched I don't feel like writing a spoiler, on what just happened. I just wanted to say simply AMAZING!!
    10wesselmeekel

    A movie on its own

    I have been an IMDB user for a long time, but I never expected my first review to be about just one episode of a show.

    There have been many moments in Breaking Bad that make the show one of the best ever made, but for me this episode was the point of realization that there is no other show that has reached or will ever reach the level of Breaking Bad. Every single shot in this episode is perfect. The events come along naturally and the acting is flawless. The episode revolves around a genius train heist, just the fact that a movie writer can think of something like this already blows my mind. Both the buildup to the heist and the execution of the heist were put together beautifully and the ending left me speechless. I have never had this much respect for a show and I cannot wait to see how it ends.
    10richeysj

    Exhilarating Episode Until the last 5 seconds

    This episode is great! Like a modern day western! Everything goes to plan right up until the last five seconds. Then the episode turns on its self leaving us to contemplate what the hell we just witnessed!
    10oayche

    Amazing

    This episode is one of the best 1-hours EVER on TV. I didn't think the series could exceed its many previous high points, but this episode is just amazing. My wife and I were sat dumbstruck all the way through. The tension, the pay-off, then that ending, simply amazing.

    The plot, the acting, the visuals, the music, all 10/10. I'm just amazed how everything single bit is of the highest calibre. Say what you want, but I doubt those involved in this show will reach these heights again. Enjoy it while it lasts.

    When this show finally ends, I'm going to watch the whole thing again right from the start, I've never done that before with a TV drama.

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    • Trivia
      A snake wrangler, George "Dusty" Webb, was hired to secure the area and make sure none of the crew or cast were in danger of venomous snakes. Christopher Lim, a spider wrangler, was also picked for the final scene.
    • Goofs
      During the heist, water is pumped into the tank car at the same time methylamine is pumped out of it. Since the water is heavier, it would fall to the bottom and be pumped out again, diluting the methylamine.
    • Quotes

      Skyler White: Out burying bodies?

      Walter White: Robbing a train.

    • Crazy credits
      Bryan Cranston is credited both as an actor and a producer. For his actor credits (Br) is highlighted and for his producer credits (Y) is highlighted for chemical elements Bromine and Yttrium from periodic table.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Breaking Bad Main Title Theme (Extended)
      (uncredited)

      Written by Dave Porter

      Performed by Dave Porter

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    • Release date
      • August 12, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • High Bridge Productions
      • Gran Via Productions
      • Sony Pictures Television
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      • 48m
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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