Face Off (Breaking Bad)

"Face Off" is the thirteenth episode and season finale of the fourth season of the American television drama Breaking Bad, and the 46th overall episode of the series. It originally aired on AMC in the United States on October 9, 2011. It was directed and written by series creator and executive producer Vince Gilligan.

"Face Off"
Breaking Bad episode
After an explosion, half of Gus Fring's face is blown off. The visual effects in this scene earned the episode an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Special Visual Effects.
Episode no.Season 4
Episode 13
Directed byVince Gilligan
Written byVince Gilligan
Featured music"Black" by Danger Mouse
"Goodbye" by Apparat
Cinematography byMichael Slovis
Editing bySkip Macdonald
Original air dateOctober 9, 2011 (2011-10-09)
Running time50 minutes
Guest appearances
  • Mark Margolis as Hector Salamanca
  • Steven Michael Quezada as Steven Gomez
  • Michael Shamus Wiles as George Merkert
  • Ray Campbell as Tyrus Kitt
  • Myra Turley as Hector's caregiver
  • Gonzalo Menendez as Detective Kalanchoe
  • Tina Parker as Francesca Liddy
  • Jason Douglas as Detective Munn
  • Christopher King as Chris Mara
  • Gail Gilligan as Rebecca Simmons

The episode marks the culmination of the arc concerning the conflict between Walter White (Bryan Cranston) and Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito), which served as the focus of the fourth season. The episode marks Esposito's final appearance in the series as Fring, as well as the final appearances of recurring characters Hector Salamanca and Tyrus Kitt, played by Mark Margolis and Ray Campbell, respectively. All three would reprise their roles in the Breaking Bad prequel series Better Call Saul.

The episode was named by TV Guide as one of the best television episodes of 2011.

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