Breaking Bad: Season 1

2008 · 7 episodes · ★ 8.4

What Season 1 of Breaking Bad

Walter White is a chemistry teacher at a high school in Albuquerque who lives with financial problems. He is married to Skyler, who is expecting their second child, and his son Walter Jr. has cerebral palsy. In the afternoons he works at a car wash. After learning he has terminal lung cancer, he wonders what will become of his family when he is gone. To pay for treatment and secure their future, he decides to cook methamphetamine with Jesse Pinkman, a former student. Walter hides his business from his family, and Skyler's distrust grows. Bryan Cranston plays Walter and Aaron Paul plays Jesse.

7episodes

Jan 20, 2008premiered

Mar 9, 2008Latest episode

5.9 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Pilot
Jan 20, 2008 · 59 min · ★ 8.5
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.
Directing: Vince Gilligan · Writing: Vince Gilligan · Starring: Steven Michael Quezada, Aaron Hill, Gregory Chase, Max Arciniega
1x02 Cat's in the Bag...
Jan 27, 2008 · 49 min · ★ 8.3
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.
Directing: Adam Bernstein · Writing: Vince Gilligan · Starring: Max Arciniega, Shane Marinson, Jason Byrd, Anthony Wamego
1x03 ...And the Bag's in the River
Feb 10, 2008 · 49 min · ★ 8.4
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.
Directing: Adam Bernstein · Writing: Vince Gilligan · Starring: Steven Michael Quezada, Max Arciniega, Carmen Serano, Jessica Hecht
1x04 Cancer Man
Feb 17, 2008 · 49 min · ★ 7.9
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.
Directing: Jim McKay · Writing: Vince Gilligan · Starring: Steven Michael Quezada, Kyle Bornheimer, Benjamin Petry, David House
1x05 Gray Matter
Feb 24, 2008 · 49 min · ★ 8.2
Walter and Skyler attend a former colleague's party. Jesse tries to free himself from the drugs, while Skyler organizes an intervention.
Directing: Tricia Brock · Writing: Patty Lin · Starring: William Sterchi, Marc Mouchet, Frederic Doss, Jessica Hecht
1x06 Crazy Handful of Nothin'
Mar 2, 2008 · 49 min · ★ 8.9
The side effects of chemo begin to plague Walt. Meanwhile, the DEA rounds up suspected dealers.
Directing: Bronwen Hughes · Writing: George Mastras · Starring: Steven Michael Quezada, Pierre Barrera, Vivian Nesbitt, Seri DeYoung
1x07 A No Rough Stuff Type Deal Season Finale
Mar 9, 2008 · 48 min · ★ 8.4
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.
Directing: Tim Hunter · Writing: Peter Gould · Starring: Beth Bailey, Geoffrey Rivas, Mike Miller, Cesar Garcia