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Magic Man

Better Call Saul: Season 5: Episode 1

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Better Call Saul

Magic Man

Episode Details & Credits

AMC | Air Date: February 23, 2020

Summary: Now doing business as Saul Goodman, Jimmy unveils an unorthodox strategy for client development that tests Kim's tolerance of his new legal persona. Lalo searches for the mysterious Michael, only to discover a problem within his own operation.

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Season 5 Episodes

9.6
S5:E10. Something Unforgivable
Air Date: April 20, 2020
tbd
S5:E10. Something Unforgivable
Air Date: April 20, 2020
9.9
S5:E9. Bad Choice Road
Air Date: April 13, 2020

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LamontRaymond

Feb 24, 2020

I was so pumped for this first episode after binge-watching all of Season 4 on Saturday. I love the developments with Gus Fring and the Salamanca b-hole that is sticking his nose into everybody's business. Given that he's not a character in Breaking Bad, I suppose he'll get his beforeI was so pumped for this first episode after binge-watching all of Season 4 on Saturday. I love the developments with Gus Fring and the Salamanca b-hole that is sticking his nose into everybody's business. Given that he's not a character in Breaking Bad, I suppose he'll get his before long. And it seems like Kim Wexler is THIS close to nervous breakdown territory. So happy that I don't have to wait a full week for the second episode.… Expand

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FelicityFenwick

Feb 24, 2020

I still can't stand it that Rhea Seahorn is not in Breaking Bad and will therefore have to be "wound up" this season on Saul. And am I the only one who thinks Jimmy is infinitely more annoying as Saul? I LOVED the opening - the B&W post BB, Cinnabon stuff. And how heartbreaking (andI still can't stand it that Rhea Seahorn is not in Breaking Bad and will therefore have to be "wound up" this season on Saul. And am I the only one who thinks Jimmy is infinitely more annoying as Saul? I LOVED the opening - the B&W post BB, Cinnabon stuff. And how heartbreaking (and wonderful) was it to see the late Robert Forester again? This show is one of those shining lights in the peak TV era. It's to be savoured. Off to a great start.… Expand

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Series Overview
Season 6.5

95
- Season 6.5 Overview
  Air Date: July 11, 2022
Season 6

94
- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: April 18, 2022
Season 5

92
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: February 23, 2020
- 9.6
  S5:E10. Something Unforgivable
  Air Date: April 20, 2020
- tbd
  S5:E10. Something Unforgivable
  Air Date: April 20, 2020
- 9.9
  S5:E9. Bad Choice Road
  Air Date: April 13, 2020
- 10
  S5:E8. Bagman
  Air Date: April 6, 2020
- 9.5
  S5:E7. Jmm
  Air Date: March 30, 2020
- 9.6
  S5:E6. Wexler V. Goodman
  Air Date: March 23, 2020
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  S5:E6. Wexler V. Goodman
  Air Date: March 23, 2020
- 9.2
  S5:E5. Dedicado a Max
  Air Date: March 16, 2020
- tbd
  S5:E5. Dedicado a Max
  Air Date: March 16, 2020
- 9.2
  S5:E4. Namaste
  Air Date: March 9, 2020
- 9.3
  S5:E3. The Guy for This
  Air Date: March 2, 2020
- 9.2
  S5:E2. 50% Off
  Air Date: February 24, 2020
- tbd
  S5:E2. 50% Off
  Air Date: February 24, 2020
- 9.2
  S5:E1. Magic Man
  Air Date: February 23, 2020
- tbd
  S5:E1. Magic Man
  Air Date: February 23, 2020
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87
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: August 6, 2018
Season 3

87
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: April 10, 2017
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85
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: February 15, 2016
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78
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: February 8, 2015