Breaking Bad

Season 1

January 20, 2008 (18 years ago)

7 episodes

8.3/10

High school chemistry teacher Walter White's life is suddenly transformed by a dire medical diagnosis. Street-savvy former student Jesse Pinkman "teaches" Walter a new trade.

Key Crew

Director

Adam Bernstein

Age 47 (now 66)

Writer

George Mastras

Age 41 (now 60)

Producer

Vince Gilligan

Age 40 (now 59)

Cinematographer

Reynaldo Villalobos

Age 67 (now 85)

S01E01

8.5/10

Pilot

59m

January 20, 2008

When an unassuming high school chemistry teacher discovers he has a rare form of lung cancer, he decides to team up with a former student and create a top of the line crystal meth in a used RV, to provide for his family once he is gone.

S01E02

8.2/10

Cat's in the Bag...

49m

January 27, 2008

Walt and Jesse attempt to tie up loose ends. The desperate situation gets more complicated with the flip of a coin. Walt's wife, Skyler, becomes suspicious of Walt's strange behavior.

S01E03

8.4/10

...And the Bag's in the River

49m

February 10, 2008

Walter fights with Jesse over his drug use, causing him to leave Walter alone with their captive, Krazy-8. Meanwhile, Hank has a scared straight moment with Walter Jr. after his aunt discovers he has been smoking pot. Also, Skylar is upset when Walter stays away from home.

S01E04

7.9/10

Cancer Man

49m

February 17, 2008

Walter finally tells his family that he has been stricken with cancer. Meanwhile, the DEA believes Albuquerque has a new, big time player to worry about. Meanwhile, a worthy recipient is the target of a depressed Walter's anger, and Jesse makes a surprise visit to his parents home.

S01E05

8.1/10

Gray Matter

49m

February 24, 2008

Walter and Skyler attend a former colleague's party. Jesse tries to free himself from the drugs, while Skyler organizes an intervention.

S01E06

8.9/10

Crazy Handful of Nothin'

49m

March 2, 2008

The side effects of chemo begin to plague Walt. Meanwhile, the DEA rounds up suspected dealers.

S01E07

8.4/10

A No Rough Stuff Type Deal

48m

March 9, 2008

Walter accepts his new identity as a drug dealer after a PTA meeting. Elsewhere, Jesse decides to put his aunt's house on the market and Skyler is the recipient of a baby shower.