Full Measure (Breaking Bad)
| "Full Measure" | |
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| Breaking Bad episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 13 |
| Directed by | Vince Gilligan |
| Written by | Vince Gilligan |
| Original air date | June 13, 2010 |
| Running time | 47 minutes |
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"Full Measure" is the thirteenth episode and season finale of the third season of the American television drama series Breaking Bad, and the 33rd overall episode of the series. It was written and directed by the show's creator and executive producer Vince Gilligan.
It originally aired on AMC in the United States on June 13, 2010.
After Walter kills the gang members and Jesse goes on the run, Walt meets with Gus and Mike to negotiate for his and Jesse's safety, and for the continuation of his employment. Walter suggests Gus has two options: (A) Kill Walter right there on the spot and eventually track down and kill Jesse, or (B) Consider the incident a "lone hiccup in an otherwise long and fruitful business arrangement," let him return to cooking, and both agree to forget about Jesse. Gus leaves, appearing to have chosen option B, but informs Walt that Gus will be choosing Jesse's replacement.
Walter arrives at the superlab to discover Gale Boetticher's car in the parking lot. Gale has been reinstated as Walter's lab partner, and Victor now shadows them everywhere, ensuring the two are never left alone. Gus informs Gale later that night of Walt's cancer. Gus says he intends to keep Walter on as long as possible, but must prepare for the "worst-case scenario." Walter, whose prior suspicions about Gale are soon reignited, correctly concludes that Gus is grooming Gale to replace him, and that he will be killed once Gale masters Walt's procedure.
Acting on Gus's request, Mike visits Saul to find out Jesse's whereabouts. Saul refuses, claiming attorney-client privilege, but relents after Mike physically threatens him. Saul then allows Mike to look at a notebook containing a fake address for a trailer park in Virginia.
Walter and Saul meet Jesse at a laser tag arcade; Victor is parked nearby and watches Walter and Saul enter. Walter informs Jesse of his situation, and explains that when Gale is confident enough to take over, they will be disposed of. Walt decides they must kill Gale. Jesse begs Walter to go to the police or the DEA, but Walt refuses. He reasons that Gus can't stop production, and with Gale out of the picture, Gus would have no choice but to keep Walt. Jesse says he is not a murderer and can't kill Gale. Walt says he will do the job, and Jesse only needs to find Gale's address, as Walt is being heavily watched and can't manage it. Later that evening, Jesse calls Walt at home with Gale's address.
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