Breaking Bad season 5 episode 5 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Walt, struggling with family issues and Skyler's detachment, turns to Hank for support. Meanwhile, Lydia, under threat from Mike for planting a GPS tracker, proves her innocence and proposes a daring methylamine heist from a freight train in a remote area. The team, including new member Todd, successfully executes the risky plan, meticulously replacing the chemical with water to avoid detection. However, their triumph is short-lived as they face a new moral dilemma with a child witness
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who visits Hank in his new office?
Walt visits Hank in his new office.
What does Walt discuss with Hank?
Walt and Hank discuss Skyler's well-being and Walt's recent lavish purchases.
Why does Lydia contact Hank?
Lydia contacts Hank to subtly inquire about a GPS tracker found on a methylamine barrel.
How does Lydia prove her innocence regarding the GPS tracker?
Lydia's call to Hank reveals that the DEA did not plant the GPS tracker, proving her innocence.
What solution does Lydia offer for obtaining methylamine?
Lydia suggests robbing a freight train carrying methylamine.
Where does Lydia suggest the train heist should take place?
Lydia suggests the heist occur in a "dark territory" in McKinley County, an area with no communication signals.
What moral dilemma do the characters face regarding the train heist?
The characters debate the logistics and moral implications of robbing the train and potentially harming innocent people.
How does Skyler feel about Walt's presence in their children's lives?
Skyler feels that Walt is a danger to their children and insists they stay with Hank and Marie.
What is Walt's reaction to Skyler's insistence about the children?
Walt reluctantly agrees to keep the children away but remains in denial about the danger.
How do they plan to avoid detection during the train heist?
The plan involves replacing the stolen methylamine with water to match the train's weight and avoid detection.
Who is the new member involved in the train heist?
Todd is the new member involved in the train heist.
What unexpected event nearly thwarts the train heist?
A Good Samaritan helping with Walt's staged vehicle breakdown nearly thwarts the heist.
Is the train heist ultimately successful?
Yes, the train heist is successful.
What tense situation occurs at the end of the train heist?
The crew notices a child witness at the end of the heist, leading to a tense situation.
What is the moral dilemma faced by the crew at the end of the episode?
The crew faces a moral dilemma regarding the child witness, as their actions have been observed.
