Series synopsis
Breaking Bad is an American drama crime television series that premiered on AMC on January 20, 2008. It ended on September 29, 2013. It was created by Vince Gilligan. It stars Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn and RJ Mitte.
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 becomes filled with a sense of fearlessness and an unrelenting desire to secure his family's financial future at any cost as he enters the dangerous world of drugs and crime.
Premise
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 becomes filled with a sense of fearlessness and an unrelenting desire to secure his family's financial future at any cost as he enters the dangerous world of drugs and crime.
Premise: Change the equation.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bryan Cranston as Walter White
- Aaron Paul as Jesse Pinkman
- Anna Gunn as Skyler White
- RJ Mitte as Walter White Jr.
- Dean Norris as Hank Schrader
- Betsy Brandt as Marie Schrader
- Giancarlo Esposito as Gus Fring
- Bob Odenkirk as Saul Goodman
Supporting cast
- Steven Michael Quezada as Steven Gomez
- Jonathan Banks as Mike Ehrmantraut
Guest cast
- Aaron Hill as Jock
- Harry Groener as Dr. Chavez
- Gregory Chase as Dr. Belknap
- Kyle Bornheimer as Ken Wins
- Max Arciniega as Krazy-8
- Benjamin Petry as Jake Pinkman
- William Sterchi as Manager
- Pierre Barrera as Hugo Archuleta
- Marc Mouchet as Farley
- Vivian Nesbitt as Mrs. Pope
- Seri DeYoung as Student
- Beth Bailey as Realtor
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 71 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 9 | February 17, 2009 | November 26, 2013 |
| Season 1 | 7 | January 20, 2008 | March 9, 2008 |
| Season 2 | 13 | March 8, 2009 | May 31, 2009 |
| Season 3 | 13 | March 21, 2010 | June 13, 2010 |
| Season 4 | 13 | July 17, 2011 | October 9, 2011 |
| Season 5 | 16 | July 15, 2012 | September 29, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Good Cop / Bad Cop Season 1 Minisode 1: Hank and Marie celebrate Valentine's Day. |
February 17, 2009 |
| 2 |
Wedding Day Season 1 Minisode 2: Hank and Walt have a discussion on Hank and Marie's wedding day. |
February 17, 2009 |
| 3 |
TwaüghtHammër Season 1 Minisode 3: Jesse explains the origins of his band, TwaüghtHammër. |
February 17, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot 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. |
January 20, 2008 |
| 2 |
Cat's in the Bag... 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. |
January 27, 2008 |
| 3 |
...And the Bag's in the River 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. |
February 10, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Seven Thirty-Seven 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. |
March 8, 2009 |
| 2 |
Grilled Walt and Jesse find themselves in close quarters with an unhinged Tuco. Marie and Hank comfort Skyler, who is distraught over Walt’s disappearance. Hank pays a visit to Mrs. Pinkman on some not-so-official business. |
March 15, 2009 |
| 3 |
Bit by a Dead Bee 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. |
March 22, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
No Más 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. |
March 21, 2010 |
| 2 |
Caballo sin Nombre 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. |
March 28, 2010 |
| 3 |
I.F.T. 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. |
April 4, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Box Cutter Walt and Jesse face the deadly consequences of their actions. Skyler deals with a puzzling disappearance, as Marie struggles to help Hank with his recovery. |
July 17, 2011 |
| 2 |
Thirty-Eight Snub 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. |
July 24, 2011 |
| 3 |
Open House 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. |
July 31, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Live Free or Die In the series 5 premiere, Walt deals with the aftermath of the explosion, while Hank wraps up his investigation of Gus and his criminal empire. |
July 15, 2012 |
| 2 |
Madrigal Walt and Jesse seek out an unlikely partner for a new business venture. The DEA follows up new leads in its investigation. |
July 22, 2012 |
| 3 |
Hazard Pay Walt and Jesse put a business plan into action. Walt confesses a secret to Marie. |
July 29, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | AMC |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 20, 2008 |
| Last aired | September 29, 2013 |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:00:00 |