- Season 2- Episode 2 ((top)) | Better Call Saul

Sanders knows Mike is dirty. He knows Mike was involved in the "good Samaritan" murder (an echo of Breaking Bad ). But he has no proof. Mike gives a monotone, boring recitation of events. He doesn’t invent a cobbler; he invents nothing. He simply refuses to break.

At first glance, "Cobbler" feels like a stand-alone comedy episode. It has a guy smashing dessert with his butt. It has a neon yellow Hummer. It has Mike wearing a ridiculous hat to tail a nerd. But looking back from the end of Season 6, this episode is essential. Better Call Saul - Season 2- Episode 2

The second episode of Season 2 of Better Call Saul , titled originally aired on February 22, 2016. Directed by Terry McDonough and written by Gennifer Hutchison , the episode marks a significant moment in Jimmy McGill's slide toward his "Saul Goodman" persona as he fabricates evidence to protect a client. Episode Overview Sanders knows Mike is dirty

But the genius of "Cobbler" is the emotional cost. After leaving the office, Jimmy sits alone in his car. The high of the performance fades. He looks at his reflection. He won, but he looks disgusted with himself. He has just introduced the legal world to "Squat Cobbler"—a stain on his career that Kim will have to clean up. Mike gives a monotone, boring recitation of events