| Series: | Australian Playhouse |
| Season: | 2 |
| Episode: | 12 |
| Teleplay: | Michael Boddy |
| Length: | 30 mins |
| Prev: | All Fall Down |
| Next: | The Five Sided Triangle |
"Breakdown" is the 12th television play episode of the second season of the Australian anthology television series Australian Playhouse. "Breakdown" was written by Michael Boddy and originally aired on ABC on 9 October 1967.
The social machine breaks down — first in a late-night suburban train and second in an ancient lift. In both cases the man is faced with impenetrable and frightening problems.[1]