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The Best Episodes of Breaking Bad Season 1

Every episode of Breaking Bad Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Breaking Bad Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Breaking Bad Season 1

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...

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  1. 9.3/10(40.6k votes)

    #1 - Crazy Handful of Nothin'

    S1:E6

    The side effects of chemo begin to plague Walt.

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  2. 9.0/10(52.1k votes)

    #2 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    An unassuming high school chemistry teacher discovers he has a rare form of lung cancer.

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  3. 8.8/10(35.4k votes)

    #3 - A No Rough Stuff Type Deal

    S1:E7

    Walter White accepts his new identity as a drug dealer.

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    Director:Tim Hunter
  4. 8.7/10(36.7k votes)

    #4 - ...And the Bag's in the River

    S1:E3

    Walter is left alone with Krazy-8.

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  5. 8.6/10(38.0k votes)

    #5 - Cat's in the Bag...

    S1:E2

    Walt and Jesse attempt to tie up loose ends, resulting in a desperate situation.

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  6. 8.3/10(34.6k votes)

    #6 - Gray Matter

    S1:E5

    Walter and Skyler attend a former colleague's party.

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    Director:Tricia Brock
    Writer:Patty Lin
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  8. 8.2/10(35.3k votes)

    #7 - Cancer Man

    S1:E4

    A worthy recipient is the target of a depressed Walter's anger.

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    Director:Jim McKay

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Crazy Handful of Nothin'" is the best rated episode of "Breaking Bad" season 1. It scored 9.3/10 based on 40570 votes. Directed by Bronwen Hughes and written by George Mastras, it aired on 3/2/2008. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Pilot".