Breaking Bad Season 1

Season 1

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.

Air date: 2008-01-20

Episodes: 7

Episodes

E1: 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.

Air date: 2008-01-20 • ★ 8.443

E2: 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.

Air date: 2008-01-27 • ★ 8.223

E3: ...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.

Air date: 2008-02-10 • ★ 8.333

E4: 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.

Air date: 2008-02-17 • ★ 7.857

E5: Gray Matter

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

Air date: 2008-02-24 • ★ 8.09

E6: Crazy Handful of Nothin'

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

Air date: 2008-03-02 • ★ 8.838

E7: 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.

Air date: 2008-03-09 • ★ 8.303