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Jesse Pinkman
Sent to recover the stolen meth and money, but confronted by a neglected child.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · SEASON 2 · EPISODE 6
Breaking Bad
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The setup
Jesse sets out to recover the money stolen from Skinny Pete. Gretchen’s questions threaten Walter’s explanation of how his treatment is being paid for.
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QUICK REMINDER
6 peopleThe only names you need
WW
Walter White
Waiting for a scan that will show whether his treatment is working.
S
Spooge
One of the addicts who robbed Skinny Pete.
SW
Spooge’s partner
Violent, unpredictable and focused on opening a stolen cash machine.
PB
The little boy
The neglected young son living in the addicts’ filthy house.
GS
Gretchen Schwartz
Walter’s former colleague, disturbed to learn he has told Skyler that she is paying for his treatment.
WHILE WATCHING
Recap as you go
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
Hidden because this section reveals what happens in Episode 6.
Content note: Severe child neglect, drug addiction, filthy living conditions, threat, a graphic crushing death, cancer and confrontation.
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