8.2

Breaking Bad•Season 1•Episode 4

Cancer Man

8.2/10 · 60,065 votesFeb 17, 200849 min

Ranked #6 of 7 in Season 1•−0.5 vs season avg

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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

Directed byJim McKay

Written byVince Gilligan

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Seasons5

All 1 2 3 4 5

Season 1 Episodes7

E1 9.1

Pilot

E2 8.6

Cat's in the Bag...

E3 8.7

...And the Bag's in the River

E4 8.2Now viewing

Cancer Man

E5 8.2

Gray Matter

E6 9.3

Crazy Handful of Nothin'

E7 8.8

A No Rough Stuff Type Deal

Cast6

Bryan Cranston

Walter White

Aaron Paul

Jesse Pinkman

Anna Gunn

Skyler White

RJ Mitte

Walter White Jr.

Dean Norris

Hank Schrader

Betsy Brandt

Marie Schrader

Crew7

Vince Gilligan

Writer

Jim McKay

Director

Lynne Willingham

Editor

Reynaldo Villalobos

Director of Photography

Patty Lin

Producer

Jeffri Welsh

Property Master

Stewart Lyons

Co-Producer

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Episode Summary

"Cancer Man" is episode 4 of Breaking Bad season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 60,065 votes, ranking #6 of 7 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Directed by Jim McKay and written by Vince Gilligan, it aired on February 17, 2008.

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