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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!

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...
Genres:DramaCrime
Network:AMC

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Breaking Bad" season 1. It scored 9/10 based on 47736 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...".

  • Pilot
    9.0/1047,736 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

  • Cat's in the Bag...
    8.6/1034,516 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

  • ...And the Bag's in the River
    8.7/1033,370 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

  • Cancer Man
    8.2/1032,088 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

  • Gray Matter
    8.3/1031,529 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

  • Crazy Handful of Nothin'
    9.3/1037,261 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

  • A No Rough Stuff Type Deal
    8.8/1032,214 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