[s5e5] Contract May 2026

: The episode was directed by Jim McKay. It features guest star Steven Ogg as "Mr. X" (Sobchak), a private investigator Jimmy hires who suggests kidnapping Kevin Wachtell—a suggestion Jimmy quickly rejects to protect Kim.

: The episode includes several nods to Breaking Bad , such as the return of Dr. Barry Goodman and the introduction of the "Dedicado a Max" memorial. [S5E5] Contract

: This episode is often cited by critics as a "middle chapter" that highlights Kim's growing comfort with Jimmy's methods. Reviewers from TV Fanatic note that Kim’s "emotional and personal" drive to help the underdog may ultimately lead to her downfall. : The episode was directed by Jim McKay

: Jimmy McGill (as Saul Goodman) employs a series of absurd "chicanery" tactics to delay the eviction of Everett Acker. These include planting fake Native American artifacts, staging radioactive soil contamination, and faking a miraculous image of Jesus on Acker's house. : The episode includes several nods to Breaking

: While publicly representing Mesa Verde, Kim secretly works with Jimmy to sabotage her own client. When her boss, Rich Schweikart, deduces her involvement, Kim reacts with a public, indignant denial, doubling down on her lie.

: After being stabbed in the previous episode, Mike wakes up in a remote Mexican village funded by Gus Fring. The village serves as a memorial to Gus's late partner, Max Arciniega. Gus eventually arrives and recruits Mike by appealing to their shared understanding of revenge . Key Themes and Analysis