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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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  1. Background image for Cancer Man
    7.9/10(201 votes)

    #1 - Cancer Man

    S1:E4

    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.

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    Director:Jim McKay
  2. Background image for Down
    7.9/10(159 votes)

    #2 - Down

    S2:E4

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

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    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Sam Catlin
  3. Background image for Fly
    7.9/10(166 votes)

    #3 - Fly

    S3:E10

    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.

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    7.9/10(146 votes)

    #4 - Open House

    S4:E3

    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.

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    Director:David Slade
    Writer:Sam Catlin
  5. Background image for Bit by a Dead Bee
    8.0/10(161 votes)

    #5 - Bit by a Dead Bee

    S2:E3

    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.

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    8.0/10(155 votes)

    #6 - Breakage

    S2:E5

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

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  8. Background image for Green Light
    8.0/10(151 votes)

    #7 - Green Light

    S3:E4

    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.

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    Director:Scott Winant
    Writer:Sam Catlin
  9. Background image for Thirty-Eight Snub
    8.0/10(145 votes)

    #8 - Thirty-Eight Snub

    S4:E2

    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.

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    8.0/10(146 votes)

    #9 - Cornered

    S4:E6

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

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    8.1/10(198 votes)

    #10 - Gray Matter

    S1:E5

    Walter and Skyler attend a former colleague's party. Jesse tries to free himself from the drugs, while Skyler organizes an intervention.

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    Director:Tricia Brock
    Writer:Patty Lin
  12. Background image for Over
    8.1/10(159 votes)

    #11 - Over

    S2:E10

    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.

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    8.1/10(150 votes)

    #12 - I.F.T.

    S3:E3

    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.

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    8.1/10(146 votes)

    #13 - Kafkaesque

    S3:E9

    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.

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    8.1/10(147 votes)

    #14 - Abiquiu

    S3:E11

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

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    8.1/10(146 votes)

    #15 - Shotgun

    S4:E5

    When Jesse goes missing, Walt fears the worst. Skyler has an unlikely reunion. Hank shares some bad news with Detective Tim Roberts.

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  17. Background image for Cat's in the Bag...
    8.2/10(234 votes)

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

    S1:E2

    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.

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  18. Background image for No Más
    8.2/10(161 votes)

    #17 - No Más

    S3:E1

    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.

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    8.2/10(142 votes)

    #18 - Bullet Points

    S4:E4

    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.

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  20. Background image for ...And the Bag's in the River
    8.3/10(212 votes)

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

    S1:E3

    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.

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  21. Background image for Negro y Azul
    8.3/10(157 votes)

    #20 - Negro y Azul

    S2:E7

    Jesse and Walt discuss expanding into new territories; Hank struggles to fit in; Skyler pursues a new job opportunity; Jesse gets to know his landlord.

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  22. Background image for Caballo sin Nombre
    8.3/10(152 votes)

    #21 - Caballo sin Nombre

    S3:E2

    Despite ever-increasing tension between Walt and Skyler, he pulls out all the stops in an effort to reconcile with the family. Elsewhere, Saul is instrumental in getting Jesse involved in a most-unusual investment opportunity.

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    8.3/10(146 votes)

    #22 - Más

    S3:E5

    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.

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    8.3/10(153 votes)

    #23 - Madrigal

    S5:E2

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

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    8.4/10(190 votes)

    #24 - A No Rough Stuff Type Deal

    S1:E7

    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.

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    Director:Tim Hunter
  26. Background image for Seven Thirty-Seven
    8.4/10(172 votes)

    #25 - Seven Thirty-Seven

    S2:E1

    Walt and Jesse are vividly reminded of Tuco’s volatile nature, and try to figure a way out of their business partnership. Hank attempts to mend fences between the estranged Marie and Skyler.

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    Writer:J. Roberts

Worst Episodes Summary

"Cancer Man" is the worst rated episode of "Breaking Bad". It scored 7.9/10 based on 201 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, "Down".