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Better Call Saul season 6

Better Call Saul season 6 is the final season of the AMC television series Better Call Saul.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Better Call Saul season 6 is the sixth and final season of the AMC television series Better Call Saul. It aired in 2022, concluded the story of Jimmy McGill’s transformation into Saul Goodman, and was split into two parts across 13 episodes. The season also follows key characters including Kim Wexler, Mike Ehrmantraut, Gus Fring, Nacho Varga, and Lalo Salamanca across timelines in Albuquerque and Omaha.

Premise

The season follows Jimmy McGill as he becomes Saul Goodman while also tracking Gene Takavic, his later identity in Omaha after the events of Breaking Bad. It combines legal, personal, and criminal storylines across different time periods.

Production and release

AMC renewed the series for a sixth season, which became the final season and ran for 13 episodes. The season premiered on April 18, 2022, and was released in two parts.

Plot development

The first nine episodes are mainly set in 2004 in Albuquerque and focus on Jimmy, Kim, Howard Hamlin, and the cartel. The final episodes shift to 2010 and follow Gene Takavic as he hides from the authorities.

Episodes

Season 6 contains 13 episodes, including titles such as “Wine and Roses,” “Axe and Grind,” “Point and Shoot,” and “Nippy.” Episode information is listed by AMC-era episode guides and television databases.

Key facts

  • Better Call Saul season 6 is the sixth and final season of the AMC television series.
  • The season was split into two parts, with the second half beginning in July 2022.
  • Its storyline spans 2004 and 2010, showing both pre-Breaking Bad and post-Breaking Bad events.
  • The season focuses on Jimmy McGill’s evolution into Saul Goodman and his relationship with Kim Wexler.
  • The series finale aired on August 15, 2022.
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Canadian context

The season was available to Canadian viewers through Netflix internationally, which included Canada in the platform’s wider distribution of Better Call Saul.[5]

Frequently asked questions

Is Better Call Saul season 6 the final season?
Yes. Season 6 is the final season of Better Call Saul.
How many episodes are in season 6?
There are 13 episodes in season 6.
When did Better Call Saul season 6 first air?
It premiered on April 18, 2022.
When did the season 6 finale air?
The finale aired on August 15, 2022.
Who are the main characters featured in season 6?
Key characters include Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman, Kim Wexler, Mike Ehrmantraut, Gus Fring, Nacho Varga, and Lalo Salamanca.
What time periods does season 6 cover?
It mainly covers 2004 in Albuquerque and 2010 in Omaha, after the events of Breaking Bad.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Better_Call_Saul_season_6
    Supports: Season premise, timelines, main characters, and final-season context
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3032476/episodes/?season=6
    Supports: Episode list and release date for episode 1
  3. Apple TV+ — https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/better-call-saul/season-6/
    Supports: Final-season description and character focus
  4. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Better_Call_Saul_episodes
    Supports: 13-episode count and split-season release dates