History of Better Call Saul in Timeline
Better Call Saul, a spin-off and prequel to Breaking Bad, explores the transformation of Jimmy McGill into the morally flexible lawyer Saul Goodman. The series, created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, chronicles Jimmy's journey, marked by his attempts to escape his brother's shadow, his complicated relationship with Kim Wexler, and his gradual descent into the criminal underworld of Albuquerque. The show also features segments that occur during and after the events of Breaking Bad, depicting Saul's life after fleeing New Mexico. Over six seasons, the show traces his ethical compromises and the eventual adoption of the Saul Goodman persona.
2002: Jimmy's Schemes and Cases
In 2002, Jimmy schemes to represent Craig Kettleman, leading to encounters with Tuco Salamanca and Nacho. He also cares for his brother Chuck and discovers fraud at Sandpiper retirement community.
2002: Primary Timeline Begins in 2002
In 2002, the primary timeline of Better Call Saul begins, six years before the first episode of Breaking Bad.
2002: Timeline start of events in Better Call Saul
Most of Better Call Saul takes place over a two-year period before the events of Breaking Bad, spanning approximately 2002 to 2004.
2003: Disciplinary Hearing and Chuck's Suicide
In 2003, Jimmy's law license is suspended, Chuck's condition is revealed, and Chuck commits suicide after being bought out of HHM.
2004: Timeline end of events in Better Call Saul
Most of Better Call Saul takes place over a two-year period before the events of Breaking Bad, spanning approximately 2002 to 2004.
2008: Breaking Bad Timeline
Better Call Saul includes selected scenes that take place within the Breaking Bad timeline in 2008.
2009: Saul Goodman Spinoff Considered
As early as 2009, Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould considered a Saul Goodman spinoff, after seeing the growth of Saul's character in Breaking Bad.
2010: Flashforwards Post-Breaking Bad
In 2010, Better Call Saul includes flashforwards to events following Breaking Bad, showing Jimmy living as a fugitive under the identity of Gene Takavic.
2010: Gene Locked in Dumpster Room
In 2010, Gene accidentally locks himself in the dumpster room when closing out the Cinnabon for the night.
2010: Gene's Life as a Cinnabon Manager
In 2010, Gene manages a Cinnabon by day, but in the evening reminisces about his life as Saul by watching a VHS tape of his old television advertisements.
2010: Gene's Shoplifting Incident and Collapse
In 2010, Gene points mall security towards a shoplifter and later collapses during work at Cinnabon.
2010: Flashforwards Set in 2010
In 2010, after the events of Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul includes black-and-white flashforwards exploring the consequences of Saul's actions across both series.
2010: Secondary Timeline in 2010
In 2010, the secondary timeline of Better Call Saul takes place, following events of Breaking Bad's finale, with Saul hiding in Omaha under the alias Gene Takavic.
July 2012: Gilligan Hints at a Spinoff
In July 2012, Vince Gilligan publicly hinted at the idea of a spinoff, stating that he liked "the idea of a lawyer show in which the main lawyer will do anything it takes to stay out of court".
April 2013: Better Call Saul Confirmed
In April 2013, Gilligan and Gould confirmed that Better Call Saul was in development.
July 2013: Working out ideas for the spin-off
In July 2013, before the second half of Breaking Bad's final season aired, Gilligan said he and Gould were still working out ideas for the spin-off.
December 16, 2013: Acquired by Netflix UK and Ireland
On December 16, 2013, Better Call Saul was acquired by Netflix in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
2013: Breaking Bad Ended
Breaking Bad, a popular crime drama television series, ran from 2008 to 2013.
2013: Better Call Saul's Development
In 2013, during the production of Breaking Bad's final season, development for Better Call Saul began, with Gilligan and Gould as co-showrunners.
January 2014: Jonathan Banks to Reprise Role
In January 2014, it was announced that Jonathan Banks would reprise his Breaking Bad role as Mike Ehrmantraut and be a series regular in Better Call Saul.
April 2014: Rhea Seehorn Cast as Kim Wexler
In April 2014, Rhea Seehorn got the role of Kimberly "Kim" Wexler, described as a "prestigious attorney" with romantic entanglements.
May 2014: Patrick Fabian Cast as Howard Hamlin
In May 2014, Patrick Fabian was cast on Better Call Saul as Howard Hamlin, a "Kennedy-esque lawyer who's winning at life".
June 2, 2014: Principal Photography Began
On June 2, 2014, principal photography began for Better Call Saul's six seasons.
June 19, 2014: Series Renewed for Season 2
On June 19, 2014, AMC renewed Better Call Saul for a second season of 13 episodes.
August 10, 2014: First Teaser Trailer Debuted
On August 10, 2014, the first teaser trailer for Better Call Saul debuted on AMC, confirming its premiere date of February 2015.
November 20, 2014: Two-Night Premiere Announced
On November 20, 2014, AMC announced that Better Call Saul would have a two-night premiere; the first episode aired on February 8, 2015.
February 8, 2015: Better Call Saul Premieres on AMC
On February 8, 2015, Better Call Saul, a spin-off of Breaking Bad, premiered on AMC.
February 9, 2015: Premiere on Stan in Australia
On February 9, 2015, Better Call Saul premiered on the streaming service Stan in Australia, acting as the service's flagship program.
February 2015: Premiere Date Confirmed
In February 2015, the premiere date for Better Call Saul was confirmed.
April 6, 2015: Season Concluded
Better Call Saul had a two-night premiere and concluded the season on April 6, 2015.
February 1, 2016: Season 1 Netflix Release
On February 1, 2016, the first season of Better Call Saul was released on Netflix in the U.S.
February 15, 2016: Season 2 Premiered
Season 2 of Better Call Saul premiered on February 15, 2016.
March 15, 2016: Season 3 Renewal
On March 15, 2016, AMC announced that Better Call Saul was renewed for a 10-episode third season.
April 18, 2016: Season 2 Concluded
Season 2 of Better Call Saul concluded on April 18, 2016.
April 19, 2016: Season Two Ratings
On April 19, 2016, TV Series Finale published the "Better Call Saul: Season Two Ratings" article.
2016: Initial Rolling Stone ranking
In 2016, Rolling Stone initially ranked Better Call Saul in their list.
April 10, 2017: Season 3 Premiere
Season 3 of Better Call Saul premiered on April 10, 2017.
June 19, 2017: Season 3 Concluded
Season 3 of Better Call Saul concluded on June 19, 2017.
July 28, 2018: Season 5 Renewal
On July 28, 2018, AMC renewed Better Call Saul for a fifth season, which was announced just before the airing of the fourth season.
July 29, 2018: Season Three Ratings
On July 29, 2018, TV Series Finale published the "Better Call Saul: Season Three Ratings" article.
August 6, 2018: Season 4 Premiere
On August 6, 2018, the fourth season of Better Call Saul premiered on AMC, following the renewal of the series after the third season.
October 8, 2018: Season 4 Conclusion
On October 8, 2018, the fourth season of Better Call Saul, consisting of 10 episodes, concluded its run on AMC.
October 9, 2018: Season Four Ratings
On October 9, 2018, TV Series Finale published the "Better Call Saul: Season Four Ratings" article.
September 2019: Ranked No. 48 by The Guardian
In September 2019, The Guardian ranked Better Call Saul at No. 48 on its list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century.
January 16, 2020: Season 6 Renewal
On January 16, 2020, AMC renewed Better Call Saul for a sixth and final season, consisting of 13 episodes.
February 23, 2020: Season 5 Premiere
On February 23, 2020, the fifth season of Better Call Saul started airing with a special Sunday broadcast.
February 25, 2020: Season Five Ratings
On February 25, 2020, TV Series Finale published the "Better Call Saul: Season Five Ratings" article.
April 20, 2020: Season 5 Conclusion
On April 20, 2020, the fifth season of Better Call Saul concluded its run after airing episodes on Mondays following the special Sunday broadcast.
June 2020: AMC+ Launch
In June 2020, AMC's streaming service, AMC+, first launched.
November 13, 2020: Season Three Ratings Archived
On November 13, 2020, The "Better Call Saul: Season Three Ratings" article was archived from the original.
2020: Namaste episode cinematography
In 2020, Paul Donachie served as a cinematographer on the "Namaste" episode.
November 15, 2021: Season Two Ratings Archived
On November 15, 2021, The "Better Call Saul: Season Two Ratings" article was archived from the original.
2021: Ranked No. 27 by Empire
In 2021, Empire ranked Better Call Saul at No. 27 on their list of The 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
February 9, 2022: Principal Photography Ended
On February 9, 2022, principal photography ended for Better Call Saul's six seasons.
March 2022: Additional Filming in Leo Carrillo State Beach
In March 2022, additional filming was done in Leo Carrillo State Beach, California, for the opening teaser of the season six episode "Point and Shoot".
April 18, 2022: Season 6 Premiere (Part 1)
On April 18, 2022, the first half of the sixth and final season of Better Call Saul premiered with back-to-back episodes.
April 19, 2022: Season Six Ratings
On April 19, 2022, TV Series Finale published the "Better Call Saul: Season Six Ratings" article.
April 21, 2022: Season Two Ratings Retrieved
On April 21, 2022, The "Better Call Saul: Season Two Ratings" article was retrieved.
May 23, 2022: Season 6 Conclusion (Part 1)
On May 23, 2022, the first half of the sixth and final season of Better Call Saul concluded.
July 11, 2022: Season 6 Premiere (Part 2)
On July 11, 2022, the last half of the sixth and final season of Better Call Saul premiered.
August 15, 2022: Better Call Saul Series Finale
After six seasons and 63 episodes, Better Call Saul concluded its run on August 15, 2022.
September 2022: Listed as 32nd Greatest TV Show by Rolling Stone
In September 2022, Rolling Stone listed Better Call Saul as the 32nd greatest TV show of all time, in its updated list from 2016.
October 18, 2022: Airing on Irish TV Network TG4
On October 18, 2022, Better Call Saul began airing on Irish TV network TG4.
December 6, 2022: Complete Series Blu-ray and DVD Release
On December 6, 2022, the complete series of Better Call Saul was issued on Blu-ray and DVD in region 1, which spanned 19 discs and included 70 hours of bonus features.
2022: Carrot and Stick and Hit and Run episodes cinematography
In 2022, Paul Donachie served as a cinematographer on the "Carrot and Stick" and "Hit and Run" episodes.
2022: Stream on AMC+
In 2022, during the final season of Better Call Saul, each episode became available to stream the day they premiered on AMC+.
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