9.0/1048,879 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/20/2008
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.
Director: Vince Gilligan
Writer: Vince Gilligan
8.6/1035,376 votes#2 - Cat's in the Bag...
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/27/2008
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.
Director: Adam Bernstein
Writer: Vince Gilligan
8.7/1034,168 votes#3 - ...And the Bag's in the River
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/10/2008
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.
Director: Adam Bernstein
Writer: Vince Gilligan
8.2/1032,869 votes#4 - Cancer Man
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/17/2008
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.
Director: Jim McKay
Writer: Vince Gilligan
8.3/1032,299 votes#5 - Gray Matter
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/24/2008
Walter and Skyler attend a former colleague's party. Jesse tries to free himself from the drugs, while Skyler organizes an intervention.
Director: Tricia Brock
Writer: Patty Lin
9.3/1038,141 votes#6 - Crazy Handful of Nothin'
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/2/2008
The side effects of chemo begin to plague Walt. Meanwhile, the DEA rounds up suspected dealers.
Director: Bronwen Hughes
Writer: George Mastras
8.8/1032,984 votes#7 - A No Rough Stuff Type Deal
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/9/2008
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.
Director: Tim Hunter
Writer: Peter Gould
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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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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Breaking Bad" season 1. It scored 9/10 based on 48879 votes. Directed by Vince Gilligan and written by Vince Gilligan, it aired on 1/20/2008. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Cat's in the Bag...".