Breaking Bad Season 5 (2012) Soundtrack Guide
Walter White, a New Mexico chemistry teacher, is diagnosed with Stage III cancer and given a prognosis of only two years left to live. He becomes filled with a sense of fearlessness and an unrelenting desire to secure his family's financial future at any cost as he enters the dangerous world of drugs and crime.
Episode 1: Live Free or Die (Jul 15, 2012)
As Walt deals with the aftermath of the Casa Tranquila explosion, Hank works to wrap up his investigation of Gus' empire.
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Music for Your Soul
David Castle
Episode 2: Madrigal (Jul 22, 2012)
Walt and Jesse pursue an unlikely business partner. The DEA filters through various leads in hopes of finding something.
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Somebody Just Like You
Mack Owen
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I Can't Hide It
The Coachmen
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STAY ON THE OUTSIDE
Whitey
Episode 3: Hazard Pay (Jul 29, 2012)
Walt and Jesse formulate a new business plan. Walt shares a secret with Marie.
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On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
The Peddlers
Scene Context: Walter White and Jesse Pinkman kick off their first meth-cooking session in a recently fumigated house, marking the start of their partnership in crime.
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Gambler's Guts
Doghouse Lords
Episode 4: Fifty-One (Aug 5, 2012)
Walt celebrates another birthday. Skyler contemplates her options, and an associate puts a crimp in Walt and Jesse's business strategy.
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Bonfire
Knife Party
Scene Context: Walt spoils himself and Jr with a brand new set of wheels, a Chrysler 300 SRT and a Dodge Challenger SRT to be exact. It's clear that Walt is feeling good about life and wants to celebrate in style.
Episode 5: Dead Freight (Aug 12, 2012)
Walt's team gets creative to obtain the methylamine they need to continue their operation.
Episode 6: Buyout (Aug 19, 2012)
Walt, Jesse, and Mike struggle over the future of their business, as occupational hazards weigh on Jesse.
Episode 7: Say My Name (Aug 26, 2012)
Walt takes control of business matters; Mike deals with the consequences of his actions.
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Goin' Down
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Overture (The Nutcracker suite)
Episode 8: Gliding Over All (Sep 2, 2012)
Walt takes care of loose ends; Walt makes a dangerous decision.
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Pick Yourself Up
Scene Context: This scene marks the completion of Lydia's to-do list
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Up the Junction
Scene Context: the family is relaxing in the garden with the mellow tunes of "Up the Junction" playing softly from the radio. Meanwhile, Hank takes a quick trip inside to answer nature's call, where he'll have a brief but insightful experience.
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Crystal Blue Persuasion
Tommy James , The Shondells
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Spindrift
Alexander McCabe
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Clear Skies
Paul Abler
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A Night in the City
Paul Abler
Episode 9: Blood Money (Aug 11, 2013)
As Walt and Jesse adjust to life out of the business, Hank grapples with a troubling lead.
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Where Is Santa Claus
Mr. & Mrs. Yellowman
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If I Didn't Love You
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Manhattan
The Longo Brothers
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Wordmule
Jim White
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The Battle Hymn of the Republic
Chill Wills
Episode 10: Buried (Aug 18, 2013)
While Skyler's past catches up with her, Walt covers his tracks. Jesse continues to struggle with his guilt.
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(These Are) The Young Years
Floyd Cramer
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Quimey Neuquen
Jose Larralde
Episode 11: Confessions (Aug 25, 2013)
Jesse decides to make a change, while Walt and Skyler try to deal with an unexpected demand.
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Gonna Romp and Stomp
Slim Rhodes
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Everyday
Mack Self
Episode 12: Rabid Dog (Sep 1, 2013)
An unusual strategy starts to bear fruit, while plans are set in motion that could change everything.
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Hello Kitty'S Wonderaldn
M3m
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Chaotica
The Bambi Molesters
Episode 13: To'hajiilee (Sep 8, 2013)
Things heat up for Walt in unexpected ways.
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Hello Kitty'S Wonderaldn
M3m
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Oh Sherrie
Steve Perry
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She Blinded Me With Science
Thomas Dolby
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Thunder Island
Jay Ferguson
Episode 14: Ozymandias (Sep 15, 2013)
Everyone copes with radically changed circumstances.
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Take My True Love By the Hand
The Limeliters
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Higher Law
B.D. Lenz
Episode 15: Granite State (Sep 22, 2013)
Events set in motion long ago move toward a conclusion.
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Sign of the Gypsy Queen
April Wine
Episode 16: Felina (Sep 29, 2013)
All bad things must come to an end.
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Scene Context: Skylar confronts Walt Jr. in a heated exchange that leaves both characters reeling. The confrontation is marked by a sense of desperation and frustration as old wounds are reopened and secrets are threatened to be exposed.
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Baby Blue
Badfinger
Scene Context: Walt meets his untimely demise, leaving behind a trail of uncertainty and emotional turmoil. As the character passes away, the story takes a dramatic turn, setting the stage for the consequences that will unfold in the wake of his death.
Main Cast
- Bryan Cranston Walter White
- Aaron Paul Jesse Pinkman
- Anna Gunn Skyler White
- RJ Mitte Walter White Jr.
- Dean Norris Hank Schrader
- Betsy Brandt Marie Schrader
- Bob Odenkirk Saul Goodman
- Jonathan Banks Mike Ehrmantraut
- Giancarlo Esposito Gus Fring
- Jesse Plemons Todd
- Krysten Ritter Jane Margolis
Official Trailer
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in Every Episode
| Episode | Song Title | Artist |
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| E1 | Music for Your Soul | David Castle |
| E2 | Somebody Just Like You | Mack Owen |
| E2 | I Can't Hide It | The Coachmen |
| E2 | STAY ON THE OUTSIDE | Whitey |
| E3 | On a Clear Day You Can See Forever | The Peddlers |
| E3 | Gambler's Guts | Doghouse Lords |
| E4 | Bonfire | Knife Party |
| E7 | Goin' Down | The Monkees |
| E7 | Overture (The Nutcracker suite) | Duke Ellington |
| E8 | Pick Yourself Up | Nat "King" Cole |
| E8 | Up the Junction | Squeeze |
| E8 | Crystal Blue Persuasion | Tommy James, The Shondells |
| E8 | Spindrift | Alexander McCabe |
| E8 | Clear Skies | Paul Abler |
| E8 | A Night in the City | Paul Abler |
| E9 | Where Is Santa Claus | Mr. & Mrs. Yellowman |
| E9 | If I Didn't Love You | Squeeze |
| E9 | Manhattan | The Longo Brothers |
| E9 | Wordmule | Jim White |
| E9 | The Battle Hymn of the Republic | Chill Wills |
| E10 | (These Are) The Young Years | Floyd Cramer |
| E10 | Quimey Neuquen | Jose Larralde |
| E11 | Gonna Romp and Stomp | Slim Rhodes |
| E11 | Everyday | Mack Self |
| E12 | Hello Kitty'S Wonderaldn | M3m |
| E12 | Chaotica | The Bambi Molesters |
| E13 | Hello Kitty'S Wonderaldn | M3m |
| E13 | Oh Sherrie | Steve Perry |
| E13 | She Blinded Me With Science | Thomas Dolby |
| E13 | Thunder Island | Jay Ferguson |
| E14 | Take My True Love By the Hand | The Limeliters |
| E14 | Higher Law | B.D. Lenz |
| E15 | Sign of the Gypsy Queen | April Wine |
| E16 | El Paso | Marty Robbins |
| E16 | Baby Blue | Badfinger |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for Breaking Bad: Season 5?
The score for Breaking Bad: Season 5 was composed by Dave Porter.
How many songs are in the soundtrack for Breaking Bad: Season 5?
There are 35 songs featured in the soundtrack for Breaking Bad: Season 5. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.
What are the genres of Breaking Bad: Season 5?
The main genres for Breaking Bad: Season 5 include Drama, Crime.
How many seasons does Breaking Bad have?
The TV show Breaking Bad currently has 5 seasons.