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Better Call Saul: Season 4

10 episodes Premiered Aug 6, 2018 Updated Sep 18, 2026

Better Call Saul Season 4 continues the overarching saga across 10 episodes. The series is part of the Breaking Bad franchise and serves primarily as a prequel to Breaking Bad, with some scenes taking place during and after the events of Breaking Bad. Jimmy McGill formerly used to be a very good con artist, while his brother Charles and his girlfriend Kim played roles in his journey. The series follows the protagonis

Previously on Better Call Saul

Season 4 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • The series is part of the Breaking Bad franchise and serves primarily as a prequel to Breaking Bad, with some scenes taking place during and after the events of Breaking Bad.
  • Jimmy McGill formerly used to be a very good con artist who tried to improve and be a good lawyer.
  • Chuck is Jimmy's brother who never believed in him, which ironically contributed to Jimmy's fall.
  • Kim is Jimmy's girlfriend who, along with Charles, relates to Jimmy's background as a former con artist.

Season overview

Better Call Saul Season 4 continues the overarching saga across 10 episodes. The series is part of the Breaking Bad franchise and serves primarily as a prequel to Breaking Bad, with some scenes taking place during and after the events of Breaking Bad. Jimmy McGill formerly used to be a very good con artist, while his brother Charles and his girlfriend Kim played roles in his journey. The series follows the protagonist six years before Saul Goodman meets Walter White, depicting his efforts to be a good lawyer, his downfall ironically caused by Chuck who never believed in him, and his progression of putting the criminal in criminal lawyer.

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Season 4 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 4: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S4·E1 Mytharc

Smoke

Aug 6, 2018

Jimmy struggles to cope with Chuck's tragic death. Mike ponders his role at Madrigal. Howard makes a startling confession.

S4·E2 Core

Breathe

Aug 13, 2018

Jimmy seeks new employment. Gus navigates the fallout from Hector's collapse. Kim endeavors to support Jimmy in the wake of Chuck's death.

S4·E3 Core

Something Beautiful

Aug 20, 2018

Jimmy puts a risky plan into motion. As alliances shift, Nacho finds himself in the crosshairs. Kim contemplates her future.

S4·E4 Core

Talk

Aug 27, 2018

A restless Jimmy embarks on a new endeavor while Mike burns bridges. Kim pursues her bliss. Nacho tries to survive a turf war.

S4·E5 Core

Quite a Ride

Sep 3, 2018

Jimmy identifies a new market for his talents. Mike vets a potential partnership. Kim drives a hard bargain.

S4·E6 Core

Piñata

Sep 10, 2018

While Jimmy dreams of Wexler-McGill, Kim makes a bold move. Mike puts a plan into motion for Gus.

S4·E7 Core

Something Stupid

Sep 17, 2018

Jimmy expands his business, but runs into a problem that only Kim can solve. Gus intervenes in Hector's medical care. Mike deals with a setback.

S4·E8 Core

Coushatta

Sep 24, 2018

Jimmy goes to great lengths to right a wrong, as Kim pulls out all the stops for a case. Mike lets his team blow off steam. Nacho receives a visitor.

S4·E9 Mytharc

Wiedersehen

Oct 1, 2018

Jimmy and Kim unburden themselves, risking their relationship in the process. Nacho is forced to make the rounds with Lalo. Mike has cause to worry.

S4·E10 Mytharc

Winner

Oct 8, 2018

Jimmy turns the page on his reputation. Lalo tracks a loose end in Gus' operation. Mike is forced to make a difficult decision.