The Best Episodes of Breaking Bad Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.5/10(494 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E11/20/2008

   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

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   Director:Vince Gilligan

   Writer:Vince Gilligan
2. 

   8.2/10(270 votes)

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

   S1:E21/27/2008

   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

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   Director:Adam Bernstein

   Writer:Vince Gilligan
3. 

   8.4/10(244 votes)

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

   S1:E32/10/2008

   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

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   Director:Adam Bernstein

   Writer:Vince Gilligan
4. 

   7.9/10(233 votes)

   #4 - Cancer Man

   S1:E42/17/2008

   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

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   Director:Jim McKay

   Writer:Vince Gilligan
5. 

   8.1/10(227 votes)

   #5 - Gray Matter

   S1:E52/24/2008

   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

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   Director:Tricia Brock

   Writer:Patty Lin
6. 

   8.9/10(225 votes)

   #6 - Crazy Handful of Nothin'

   S1:E63/2/2008

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

   Director:Bronwen Hughes

   Writer:George Mastras

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   Director:Bronwen Hughes

   Writer:George Mastras
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   8.4/10(221 votes)

   #7 - A No Rough Stuff Type Deal

   S1:E73/9/2008

   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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   Director:Tim Hunter

   Writer:Peter Gould