Episode Details

In this episode of pplpod, we dive deep into Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 7, "Problem Dog." We break down Walter White’s explosive solution to returning the Dodge Challenger and Skyler White’s shock at discovering Walt is earning over $7 million a year.

The tension mounts as Jesse Pinkman struggles with Walt's demand to kill Gus Fring using a ricin cigarette. We analyze the high-stakes sitdown with the cartel, where Jesse hesitates to act, and Mike Ehrmantraut’s warning that Jesse’s loyalty might be to the "wrong guy".

We also discuss Aaron Paul’s standout performance—often cited as one of the best in the series—during Jesse’s emotional breakdown at his Narcotics Anonymous group, where he admits to putting down a "problem dog". Finally, we cover the tightening net around Fring as Hank Schrader successfully matches Gus's fingerprints to those found at Gale Boetticher’s apartment. Tune in for our full recap and review!