In response to DISH's recent drop of AMC to gain leverage in an unrelated lawsuit, the network will provide DISH customers access to the highly anticipated return of the Emmy® Award-winning drama Breaking Bad on Sunday, July 15, at 10PM EST. AMC is offering a special live stream of Breaking Bad's Season 5 premiere to all DISH subscribers on AMCTV.com.

Beginning at 3 PM ET on Friday, July 13, DISH subscribers can register for access to the live stream at AMCTV.com/BreakingBad4Dish.

AMC stated: "Every cable, phone and satellite company other than DISH carries AMC and its popular programming, including Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead, and Mad Men. in their basic package. AMC wants its loyal DISH viewers to experience the excitement of the Breaking Bad premiere at the same time as their friends and neighbors, and we want to give DISH customers an extra week to switch providers so they can enjoy the rest of the season."

The explosive drama series that Variety calls "simply one of TV's great addictions," stars three-time Emmy winner for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Bryan Cranston (Walt White) leading an unforgettable ensemble cast including 2010 Emmy winner for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Aaron Paul (Jesse Pinkman), Anna Gunn (Skyler White), Dean Norris (Hank Schrader), Betsy Brandt (Marie Schrader), RJ Mitte (Walter, Jr.), Bob Odenkirk (Saul Goodman), and Jonathan Banks (Mike).

Created by acclaimed writer, producer, and director Vince Gilligan and produced by Sony Pictures Television, the critically acclaimed series has garnered six Primetime Emmy Award wins and a Peabody, and been named to the American Film Institute's (AFI) list of the "Top 10 Programs of the Year" (2008, 2010, 2011).

Breaking Bad is produced by High Bridge Productions, Inc. and Gran Via Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television for AMC. Executive Producers are Vince Gilligan, Mark Johnson, and Michelle Maxwell MacLaren; Co-Executive Producers Melissa Bernstein and Sam Catlin; Supervising Producers Peter Gould, George Mastras, and Thomas Schnauz; Producers Moira Walley, Bryan Cranston, and Diane Mercer; Produced By Stewart Lyons; Associate Producer Andrew Ortner, Staff Writer Gennifer Hutchison; and Director of Photography Michael Slovis.