Episode Details

This week on pplpod, we dive deep into Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 4, titled "Down". Written by Sam Catlin and directed by John Dahl, this episode forces both Walt and Jesse to face the consequences of their double lives.

We break down Jesse Pinkman’s absolute worst week yet. After his parents discover a meth lab in his basement, Jesse faces a heartbreaking eviction that leaves him homeless, resulting in the theft of his motorcycle and a disastrous fall into a port-a-potty while trying to reclaim his RV.

Meanwhile, Walter White attempts to reintegrate into family life after his "fugue state," leading to an excruciatingly awkward driving lesson with Walt Jr. and a confrontation with a suspicious Skyler White. We also analyze the shocking final moment where Skyler begins smoking while pregnant, signaling her own breaking point.