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The Worst Episodes of Breaking Bad

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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Network:AMC

Worst Episodes Summary

"Fly" is the worst rated episode of "Breaking Bad". It scored 7.9/10 based on 47542 votes. Directed by Rian Johnson and written by Sam Catlin, Moira Walley-Beckett, it aired on 5/23/2010. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Open House".

  • Fly
    7.9/1047,542 votes
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    #1 - 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

  • Open House
    8.0/1026,667 votes
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    #2 - 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

  • Cancer Man
    8.2/1032,294 votes
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    #3 - 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

  • Down
    8.2/1028,309 votes
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    #4 - 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

  • Breakage
    8.2/1027,562 votes
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    #5 - 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

  • Green Light
    8.2/1026,044 votes
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    #6 - 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

  • Thirty-Eight Snub
    8.2/1026,220 votes
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    #7 - 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

  • Gray Matter
    8.3/1031,726 votes
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    #8 - 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

  • Bit by a Dead Bee
    8.3/1028,238 votes
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    #9 - 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

  • Over
    8.4/1027,069 votes
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    #10 - 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

  • I.F.T.
    8.4/1025,904 votes
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    #11 - 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

  • Kafkaesque
    8.4/1025,679 votes
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    #12 - 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

  • Abiquiu
    8.4/1025,579 votes
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    #13 - 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

  • Cornered
    8.4/1025,597 votes
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    #14 - 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

  • No Más
    8.5/1026,731 votes
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    #15 - 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

  • Más
    8.5/1025,374 votes
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    #16 - 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

  • Bullet Points
    8.5/1025,319 votes
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    #17 - 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

  • Cat's in the Bag...
    8.6/1034,750 votes
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    #18 - 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

  • Seven Thirty-Seven
    8.6/1029,407 votes
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    #19 - Seven Thirty-Seven

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/8/2009

    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.

    Director: Bryan Cranston

    Writer: J. Roberts

  • Negro y Azul
    8.6/1027,764 votes
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    #20 - Negro y Azul

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 4/19/2009

    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.

    Director: Félix Enríquez Alcalá

    Writer: John Shiban

  • Caballo sin Nombre
    8.6/1026,148 votes
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    #21 - Caballo sin Nombre

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 3/28/2010

    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.

    Director: Adam Bernstein

    Writer: Peter Gould

  • Shotgun
    8.6/1025,373 votes
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    #22 - Shotgun

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 8/14/2011

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

    Director: Michelle MacLaren

    Writer: Thomas Schnauz

  • ...And the Bag's in the River
    8.7/1033,586 votes
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    #23 - ...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

  • I See You
    8.7/1026,076 votes
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    #24 - I See You

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 5/9/2010

    The family waits for news about Hank. While Jesse covers at the lab, Walt attempts to placate Gus. After witnessing a disturbing outburst, Walt worries he and his family are in danger.

    Director: Colin Bucksey

    Writer: Gennifer Hutchison

  • A No Rough Stuff Type Deal
    8.8/1032,418 votes
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    #25 - 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