Television has given fans countless unforgettable moments, but only one episode in history has managed to achieve the impossible: a flawless 10/10 rating on IMDb.
While many might guess it’s from Game of Thrones, The Sopranos, or Peaky Blinders, the honour belongs to Breaking Bad’s gripping 14th episode from its final season—Ozymandias.
Directed by Rian Johnson, “Ozymandias” is widely regarded as the most intense, devastating, and perfectly executed episode in TV history. Capturing Walter White’s empire crumbling in real-time, it delivers gut-wrenching tension and raw emotion that left audiences speechless.
Fans on IMDb describe it as an “out-of-body experience,” with one reviewer writing, “This episode is a drug—you will experience nausea, fear, sickness, disbelief, and an overwhelming sorrow.” Even a decade after its release, Ozymandias remains the only episode to hold an undisputed 10/10 rating.
Several iconic shows have come close—Game of Thrones, Better Call Saul, BoJack Horseman, and Avatar: The Last Airbender—all boast near-perfect 9.9-rated episodes. However, no other episode has endured as long as Breaking Bad's masterpiece.
