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Walter White
A meth producer trying to outmanoeuvre Gus while keeping his family.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · SEASON 4 · EPISODE 4
Breaking Bad
Bullet Points
The setup
Walt and Skyler rehearse a gambling story for the family, while Hank receives Gale's case file and begins studying the dead chemist.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
4 peopleThe only names you need
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Skyler White
Walt's wife, running the car wash and managing the family's cover story.
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Hank Schrader
A DEA agent recovering from being shot and quietly rebuilding his investigation.
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Marie Schrader
Hank’s wife and Skyler’s sister.
WHILE WATCHING
Recap as you go
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
Hidden because this section reveals what happens in Episode 4.
Content note: Drug manufacture and use, organised crime, threat, violence, strong language and family conflict.
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