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The Worst Episodes of Breaking Bad

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Every episode of Breaking Bad ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Breaking Bad!

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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  • Cancer Man
    7.9/10(186)
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    #1 - 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

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  • Fly
    7.9/10(50,568)
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    #2 - Fly

    Season 3 Episode 10

    Aired 5/23/2010

    Walt becomes obsessed with a contaminant in the lab and refuses to finish the cook until it is eliminated. A frustrated Jesse attempts to get Walt back on track.

    Director: Rian Johnson

    Writer: Sam Catlin, Moira Walley-Beckett

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  • Open House
    8.0/10(27,809)
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    #3 - Open House

    Season 4 Episode 3

    Aired 7/31/2011

    Events spiral out of control at Jesse’s place. Skyler reluctantly asks for Saul’s help. Marie returns to an old pastime and a friend asks Hank for help.

    Director: David Slade

    Writer: Sam Catlin

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  • Gray Matter
    8.1/10(182)
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    #4 - 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

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  • Cat's in the Bag...
    8.2/10(214)
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    #5 - 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

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  • Down
    8.2/10(29,534)
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    #6 - Down

    Season 2 Episode 4

    Aired 3/29/2009

    Walt attempts to reconnect with his family, while Jesse struggles to rebuild his life.

    Director: John Dahl

    Writer: Sam Catlin

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  • Breakage
    8.2/10(28,710)
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    #7 - Breakage

    Season 2 Episode 5

    Aired 4/5/2009

    Hank suffers from the aftermath of his encounter with Tuco. Meanwhile, Jesse hires a crew to get their product out on the streets.

    Director: Johan Renck

    Writer: Moira Walley-Beckett

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  • Green Light
    8.2/10(27,097)
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    #8 - Green Light

    Season 3 Episode 4

    Aired 4/11/2010

    Walt loses control as he reacts to Skyler's news, endangering his job and relationships with Saul and Jesse. Hank throws himself into his blue meth investigation. Jesse enacts a new plan.

    Director: Scott Winant

    Writer: Sam Catlin

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  • Thirty-Eight Snub
    8.2/10(27,249)
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    #9 - Thirty-Eight Snub

    Season 4 Episode 2

    Aired 7/24/2011

    Walt attempts to form a new alliance as he plans his next move. Skyler pushes Walt towards a business opportunity, in hopes of protecting the family.

    Director: Michelle MacLaren

    Writer: George Mastras

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  • ...And the Bag's in the River
    8.3/10(194)
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    #10 - ...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

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  • A No Rough Stuff Type Deal
    8.3/10(175)
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    #11 - 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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  • Bit by a Dead Bee
    8.3/10(29,453)
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    #12 - Bit by a Dead Bee

    Season 2 Episode 3

    Aired 3/22/2009

    Walt and Jesse become short on cash when they try to cover their tracks. Meanwhile, the DEA has a lead that could them straight to Walt and Jesse.

    Director: Terry McDonough

    Writer: Peter Gould

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  • Madrigal
    8.3/10(140)
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    #13 - Madrigal

    Season 5 Episode 2

    Aired 7/22/2012

    Walt and Jesse pursue an unlikely business partner. The DEA filters through various leads in hopes of finding something.

    Director: Michelle MacLaren

    Writer: Vince Gilligan

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  • Fifty-One
    8.3/10(137)
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    #14 - Fifty-One

    Season 5 Episode 4

    Aired 8/5/2012

    Walt celebrates another birthday. Skyler contemplates her options, and an associate puts a crimp in Walt and Jesse's business strategy.

    Director: Rian Johnson

    Writer: Sam Catlin

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  • Over
    8.4/10(28,257)
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    #15 - Over

    Season 2 Episode 10

    Aired 5/10/2009

    Walt and Hank get into a heated argument at a party. Skyler opens up to her boss. Jane hides her relationship with Jesse from her father.

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: Moira Walley-Beckett

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  • I.F.T.
    8.4/10(26,969)
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    #16 - I.F.T.

    Season 3 Episode 3

    Aired 4/4/2010

    Walt ignores Skyler's demands, furthering the rift between them and pushing her to break bad. Still suffering from panic and anxiety attacks, Hank crosses a line at work.

    Director: Michelle MacLaren

    Writer: George Mastras

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  • Kafkaesque
    8.4/10(26,727)
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    #17 - Kafkaesque

    Season 3 Episode 9

    Aired 5/16/2010

    As Hank's hospital bills stack up, Skyler hatches a plan. Walt and Gus come to a better understanding. Jesse, looking for more independence, pursues a new opportunity.

    Director: Michael Slovis

    Writer: George Mastras, Peter Gould

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  • Abiquiu
    8.4/10(26,612)
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    #18 - Abiquiu

    Season 3 Episode 11

    Aired 5/30/2010

    Skyler gets involved with Walt's business. Hank struggles with his recovery. Jesse makes a startling discovery after meeting a girl at group therapy.

    Director: Michelle MacLaren

    Writer: Thomas Schnauz, John Shiban

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  • Cornered
    8.4/10(26,688)
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    #19 - Cornered

    Season 4 Episode 6

    Aired 8/21/2011

    Skyler makes an unsettling discovery. Walter, Jr. pushes his dad into a questionable purchase. Jesse offers Mike some unexpected help.

    Director: Michael Slovis

    Writer: Gennifer Hutchison

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  • Hazard Pay
    8.4/10(140)
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    #20 - Hazard Pay

    Season 5 Episode 3

    Aired 7/29/2012

    Walt and Jesse formulate a new business plan. Walt shares a secret with Marie.

    Director: Adam Bernstein

    Writer: Peter Gould

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  • Pilot
    8.5/10(402)
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    #21 - 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

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  • No Más
    8.5/10(27,897)
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    #22 - No Más

    Season 3 Episode 1

    Aired 3/21/2010

    Walt faces a new threat, on a new front and deals with an increasingly angry Skyler, who must consider what to do next with her life and the kids. Meanwhile, Jesse comes face-to-face with some startling self-revelations.

    Director: Bryan Cranston

    Writer: Vince Gilligan

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  • Más
    8.5/10(26,481)
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    #23 - Más

    Season 3 Episode 5

    Aired 4/18/2010

    Gus increases his efforts to lure Walt back into business, forcing a rift between Walt and Jesse. Skyler doubts her new relationship. Marie confides in Skyler about her concern for Hank's well-being.

    Director: Johan Renck

    Writer: Moira Walley-Beckett

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  • Bullet Points
    8.5/10(26,416)
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    #24 - Bullet Points

    Season 4 Episode 4

    Aired 8/7/2011

    The Cartel takes steps to gain the upper hand. Walt and Skyler share an embarrassing secret with the rest of the family. Jesse’s activities draw unwanted attention.

    Director: Colin Bucksey

    Writer: Moira Walley-Beckett

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  • Buyout
    8.5/10(137)
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    #25 - Buyout

    Season 5 Episode 6

    Aired 8/19/2012

    Walt, Jesse, and Mike struggle over the future of their business, as occupational hazards weigh on Jesse.

    Director: Colin Bucksey

    Writer: Gennifer Hutchison

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Cancer Man" is the worst rated episode of "Breaking Bad". It scored 7.9/10 based on 186 votes. Directed by Jim McKay and written by Vince Gilligan, it aired on 2/17/2008. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Fly".