Saul Goodman Is Back in New Video for America’s 250th Birthday Celebration
On July 4, America will celebrate a historic milestone, marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As the nation gears up for its Semiquincentennial, the lead-up has seen a surge of cultural programming, including record-breaking PBS documentaries and national events featuring artists and public figures. Surprisingly, the festivities have also made room for a certain silver-tongued criminal defense attorney from Albuquerque.
Saul Goodman, a character created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould and portrayed by Bob Odenkirk in both ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul’, has become one of the most iconic and quotable figures in modern television. His persona is built around constitutional rights, legal loopholes, and a brand of patriotic showmanship that makes him an unexpectedly fitting addition to a celebration centered on foundational documents.
According to DiscussingFilm, Odenkirk has reprised his role as Saul Goodman in a new short video created to honor America’s 250th birthday. The footage features him in his signature rust-colored suit, delivering remarks with the text of the Bill of Rights displayed behind him, prominently featuring Amendment VIII.
Though the clip is just 23 seconds long, the sight of Saul Goodman invoking constitutional law in the spirit of national celebration captures the surreal, quintessentially American moment that the internet thrives on.
Saul’s last official appearance was in the ‘Better Call Saul’ series finale “Saul Gone,” which aired in August 2022. In that episode, Odenkirk’s character confesses to his crimes and receives an 86-year prison sentence after a tumultuous journey supporting Walter White’s drug empire and leaving a trail of legal chaos across New Mexico. The show was created and executive produced by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, the same duo behind ‘Breaking Bad’. Since then, fans have speculated about whether Saul Goodman might return in any capacity.
In an interview with TODAY, Odenkirk expressed his openness to a return under the right circumstances: “Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould created that show. They are some of the best writers who ever worked in TV. So if they were to think of something in that world, of course I would do it.” He also mentioned that “that part turned my life around, and I’ve given more to that part than anything I’ve done.”
He acknowledged the emotional weight of the role, stating that the character and his ‘Nobody’ persona both carry significant burdens, making them challenging to embody indefinitely.
Outside the ‘Breaking Bad’ universe, Odenkirk has continued to expand his range, recently making his Broadway debut in a 2025 revival of ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ and earning a Tony Award nomination for his performance.
He also had a connection to the America 250 celebrations through the Freedom 250 concert circuit, initially set to perform before withdrawing from the event. This new short video as Saul Goodman indicates that he found a more fitting way to celebrate the nation’s milestone than any concert stage could provide.
The image of Saul Goodman reciting constitutional amendments in a brief patriotic clip is both absurd and charming, capturing the essence of the character and demonstrating that the role still resonates years after ‘Better Call Saul’ concluded. Whether this brief revival sparks discussions about a potential prison-set follow-up or simply offers fans a delightful moment to share, the lingering question is whether Odenkirk’s return in that iconic orange suit is sufficient, or if fans crave a full season of Saul behind bars to feel truly satisfied.