12. Half Measures -

" 12. Half Measures " is the penultimate episode of 's third season . It is widely considered one of the series' most pivotal turning points, featuring a legendary monologue by Mike Ehrmantraut and a shocking final sequence that permanently alters Walter White’s path. Episode Summary

Mike recalls his time as a beat cop when he repeatedly arrested an abusive husband but never permanently stopped him. After the husband eventually murdered his wife, Mike realized that a "half measure" (a warning) was the wrong choice. 12. Half Measures

The episode's title refers to a chilling story told by Mike Ehrmantraut. Episode Summary Mike recalls his time as a

After learning that Gus Fring’s street dealers used an 11-year-old boy (Tomas) to murder Combo, Jesse Pinkman decides to take revenge. Walt, fearing for Jesse's life, attempts to broker a peace treaty with Gus, but the dealers subsequently murder Tomas to "clean up" the situation. After learning that Gus Fring’s street dealers used

He warns Walt that being merciful or hesitant in their criminal world only leads to more tragedy. He tells Walt directly, "No more half measures, Walter." Quick Facts Original Air Date: June 6, 2010 Director: Adam Bernstein Writers: Sam Catlin and Peter Gould IMDb Rating: 9.5/10 Cast: Stars Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, and Jonathan Banks. Where to Watch