AMC Splits Better Call Saul's Final Season Into Two Parts

The Breaking Bad prequel’s conclusion will begin in April

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AMC is giving Better Call Saul an extended farewell, and splitting the drama’s final season in two.

The network said today that the Breaking Bad prequel’s sixth and final season of 13 episodes will air in two parts: Season 6 will premiere Monday, April 18, with two episodes airing back-to-back, followed by five additional episodes airing weekly. The drama will then return for its final six episodes beginning Monday, July 11.

AMC made the announcement ahead of AMC Networks’ appearance today at the Television Critics Association’s virtual press tour.

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