Series · 2008 · 5 Seasons
Breaking Bad
Change the equation.
Walter White, a New Mexico chemistry teacher, is diagnosed with Stage III cancer and given a prognosis of only two years left to live. He becomes filled with a sense of fearlessness and an unrelenting desire to secure his family's financial future at any cost as he enters the dangerous world of drugs and crime.
- Rating
- 8.9 / 10
- Creator
- Michelle MacLaren
- Status
- Ended
Episodes
Episode 1 · 59 min
Pilot
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.
Episode 2 · 49 min
Cat's in the Bag...
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.
Episode 3 · 49 min
...And the Bag's in the River
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.
Episode 4 · 49 min
Cancer Man
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.
Episode 5 · 49 min
Gray Matter
Walter and Skyler attend a former colleague's party. Jesse tries to free himself from the drugs, while Skyler organizes an intervention.
Episode 6 · 49 min
Crazy Handful of Nothin'
The side effects of chemo begin to plague Walt. Meanwhile, the DEA rounds up suspected dealers.
Episode 7 · 48 min
A No Rough Stuff Type Deal
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.
