Why did Walter White save Jesse Pinkman in season 3 of Breaking Bad? Title: Breaking Bad: Walter White's Decision to Save Jesse Pinkman (Season 3 Explanation) I take a look at Walter White's move in Season 3 of Breaking Bad when he unexpectedly intervenes to rescue his partner, Jesse Pinkman. Was it part of a calculated plan to gain his own interests? Or was it a rare moment of humanity? #breakingbad #jessepinkman #walterwhite