What episode does Gus die in ‘Breaking Bad?’

Among a strong lineup of especially intriguing television series in the history of the landscape, it’s certainly hard to disagree with the notion that AMC’s Breaking Bad is the cream of the crop. Debuting on the network in 2008, the award-winning series eventually went on to produce five seasons in total — along with spawning an engaging spin-off in Better Call Saul. Throughout its duration, the pulse-pounding crime-drama crafted a variety of scintillating characters and vengeful villains — one of which would be Gustavo Fring (Giancarlo Esposito).

From his very first appearance in the series, thrill-seeking viewers were immediately introduced to the unforgiven drug kingpin who will stop at nothing to achieve what he wants. Amongst his scariest moments, Gus has threatened Hector Salamanca — an elderly man in a wheelchair — and even threatened Walter White’s infant daughter Holly. That being said, it’s not difficult to understand why, eventually, there were a large number of people who wanted Gus dead.

Lo and behold, after years of inflicting torment and betrayal unto others, Gus Fring met his match and suffered a brutal, unfathomable demise. The death of Gus was undoubtedly a major turning point for the entire show, but in which episode did it actually happen?

In what episode does Gus die?

In a jaw-dropping death, Gus dies in the season finale of season four, “Face Off.” What makes this episode so unique is the title itself, which is ironic seeing as Gus Fring literally does have half his face blown off in a nursing home explosion orchestrated by Walter White. Utilizing the help of Hector Salamanca, the duo teamed up to set off an explosion in the nursing home that would end Gus’ life. In doing so, the pair attached a bomb to the side of Hector’s wheelchair — which would be set off by Hector ringing his bell over and over that he used to communicate.

Ultimately, Gus realized what was happening too late, and the bomb eventually went off and killed both Hector and Gus and destroyed half of the nursing home. The plan was conducted by Walter who, after learning that Gus was gearing up to “replace” him as head cook in his meth lab, decided to get the upper hand against Gus and kill him first.

The entire ordeal resulted in one of the biggest finales in the history of television and assisted with Breaking Bad being considered one of the most popular series of all time.