Breaking Bad Monologues & Audition Scenes

Jesse confronts Andrea about her drug use while parenting, leading to a heated argument about responsibility. The tension shifts to a somber revelation as Andrea explains the tragic fate of her brother Tomás, who was forced into gang violence at a young age. Jesse realizes with horror that Andrea's brother is the one who killed his friend Combo.

Walt, a former chemistry teacher, tracks down his old student, Jesse, who is now a meth cook. Walt proposes a partnership, offering Jesse a choice between working together to cook crystal meth or being turned in to the authorities.

Skyler proposes becoming Walt's partner in money laundering by managing the car wash, revealing they are still legally married for protection.

Act I, Scene 1. Walter White presents his stolen lab equipment to Jesse (Dupree), attempting to establish a professional standard for their new criminal enterprise. The two clash over chemistry fundamentals versus street 'artistry' before Jesse realizes Walt's amateur mistakes in sourcing supplies have already put them at risk. The scene establishes the power struggle and the high stakes of their partnership.

Mike threatens Saul to reveal Jesse Pinkman's location, forcing the lawyer to choose between his professional ethics and his life.

Walt attempts to reconcile by offering full disclosure, but Skyler reveals she knows his secret and demands a divorce in exchange for her silence.

Mike recounts a haunting story from his days as a beat cop to warn Walt about the fatal consequences of showing mercy to a dangerous enemy.

Jesse and Jane debate the artistic merit of Georgia O'Keeffe's repetitive paintings while exploring their growing intimacy and different worldviews.

DEA agent Hank Schrader questions a grieving mother about her stolen RV, leading to a breakthrough in the investigation of a deceased dealer.

Jesse attempts to manipulate Wendy into assisting with a murder plot by appealing to her maternal instincts and the morality of their targets.

Saul Goodman tries to convince Walt to buy a laser tag arena for money laundering instead of the car wash where Walt used to work.

Gale and Walt bond over their shared passion for pure chemistry and their mutual disdain for academia before Gale recites a Walt Whitman poem.

Skyler meets Saul Goodman to discuss money laundering logistics, but she remains skeptical of his plan to invest in a laser tag facility.

Hank calls Walt to ask for information regarding Jesse Pinkman's RV, unaware that Walt is currently inside the vehicle hiding from him.

Jesse seeks Walt's help to manufacture ricin to kill the drug dealers who murdered Combo and use children as lookouts.

A chemistry teacher and his former student argue over the logistics and motivations behind their new criminal partnership.

Walt notices a discrepancy in their chemical yields while a panicked Jesse attempts to explain away the product he has been secretly stealing.

Marie questions Skyler about Walt's recent strange behavior and their marriage while Skyler focuses on her eBay business.

During a support group meeting, Jesse recalls a rare moment of pride in his craftsmanship before revealing the dark reality of his addiction.

While Skyler monitors an online auction, she attempts to provide Walt with some distracted intimacy, highlighting the growing distance between them.

Walt tracks down his former student Jesse to propose an unlikely criminal partnership after a DEA raid leaves Jesse without a lab or partner.

Walt attempts to minimize the tragedy of a local mid-air collision by comparing it to worse historical disasters during a school assembly.

Dupree attempts to sell high-quality methamphetamine to Krazy-8 while defending himself against accusations of being a police informant.

Marie confides in Skyler about Hank's deteriorating mental state and trauma following his time in El Paso, unaware of Skyler's own domestic secrets.

Recovering in a hospital bed, Jesse delivers a vitriolic vow to destroy Hank Schrader's life and finances as revenge for his brutal beating.

Marie challenges a depressed and bedridden Hank to a bet regarding his physical recovery to prove he is ready to leave the hospital.

Walt and Skyler argue over divorce papers and the ethics of using drug money to provide for their family's future.

Marie tries to offer emotional support to Hank regarding his decision to stay in Albuquerque, but his trauma and obsession lead to a volatile outburst.

Skyler admits to an affair and her husband's criminal activities while her lawyer warns her of the legal consequences of staying in the marriage.

Skyler attempts to convince Walt to buy a car wash to launder his drug money, leading to a tense negotiation over his return to the family home.

Walt panics as the DEA closes in on their mobile meth lab, while Saul frantically suggests desperate measures to make the evidence disappear.

Walt confronts Gus about his manipulative strategy regarding the cartel and negotiates a long-term business arrangement for his family's security.

Jesse shares a story about his aunt's obsession with a trapped animal to subtly address Walt's erratic behavior and declining health.

Gus Fring attempts to recruit Walter White by appealing to his sense of duty and masculine pride as a provider for his family.

A sleep-deprived Walt reflects on the cosmic coincidence of meeting Jane's father and laments missing his chance to die at the 'perfect' time.

Walt and Jesse discuss their precarious situation with Gus Fring, leading Walt to propose a desperate and lethal plan to ensure their survival.

Walter White tracks down his former student, Jesse Pinkman (referred to as Dupree in the pilot script), to blackmail and entice him into a criminal partnership cooking methamphetamine.

Walt attempts to negotiate his survival and Jesse's safety by offering Gus a pragmatic business arrangement after a violent betrayal.

Jesse unleashes a raw, emotional outburst against Walter White, blaming him for the destruction of his life and his crushing loneliness.

Walt attempts to manipulate Jesse back into the drug trade with a lucrative offer, triggering Jesse's explosive resentment and trauma.

In a high-stakes meth lab, Jesse tries to distract a manic Walt from his obsession with a fly, leading to a physical and comedic confrontation.

While Jesse attempts to catch a fly in the lab, Walt offers a veiled, guilt-ridden apology for the death of Jesse's girlfriend, Jane.

Skyler confronts Walt about Hank's legal trouble, pleading with him to intervene with Jesse Pinkman to save Hank's career.

Saul Goodman attempts to convince a skeptical Jesse Pinkman to purchase a nail salon as a front for laundering his drug money to avoid the IRS.

Jesse confronts Walt about the massive disparity between their earnings and the distributor's profits, questioning Walt's lack of ambition and concern.

Ted confronts Skyler at the hospital about their relationship, while Skyler desperately tries to maintain secrecy during a family crisis.

Marie excitedly shares news of Hank's hospital discharge, but a bitter and prideful Hank refuses to leave until he can walk out on his own power.

Hank admits to Marie that his trauma and recent violent outburst have left him mentally broken and ready to leave the DEA.

Gus visits Gale at home to manipulate him into taking over the lab by lying about Walter White's terminal health status.

Walt attempts to retire from the drug trade to reclaim his family life, but Gus presents a massive financial offer to lure him back in.

Walter White corners his former business partners, Gretchen and Elliott Schwartz, forcing them to launder his drug money into a trust for his children under the threat of invisible assassins.

Walt attempts to rationalize the Wayfarer 515 tragedy while Jesse reaches a dark epiphany about his own identity and guilt.