ABQ (Breaking Bad)
| "ABQ" | |
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| Breaking Bad episode | |
The introduction of Mike Ehrmantraut (Jonathan Banks). His role in "ABQ" had been intended for Saul Goodman before scheduling conflicts prevented Bob Odenkirk from reprising his role. | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 13 |
| Directed by | Adam Bernstein |
| Written by | Vince Gilligan |
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| Cinematography by | Michael Slovis |
| Editing by | Lynne Willingham |
| Original air date | May 31, 2009 |
| Running time | 47 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
"ABQ" is the thirteenth and final episode of the second season of the American television crime drama series Breaking Bad. The episode aired on AMC on May 31, 2009.
This episode introduces cleaner and hitman Mike Ehrmantraut (Jonathan Banks). Along with Gus Fring and Saul Goodman, he was promoted to main cast in Season 3, and subsequently returned in the prequel Better Call Saul.