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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.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Vince GilliganWritten by Vince GilliganGuest stars Steven Michael Quezada, Aaron Hill, Gregory Chase, Max Arciniega, Marius Stan, Carmen Serano, Roberta Marquez Seret, Evan Bobrick
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Adam BernsteinWritten by Vince GilliganGuest stars Max Arciniega, Shane Marinson, Jason Byrd, Anthony Wamego, John Koyama
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Adam BernsteinWritten by Vince GilliganGuest stars Steven Michael Quezada, Max Arciniega, Carmen Serano, Jessica Hecht, Anna Felix, Daniel Serrano, Julia Minesci
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Jim McKayWritten by Vince GilliganGuest stars Steven Michael Quezada, Kyle Bornheimer, Benjamin Petry, David House, Michael Bofshever, Charles Baker, Rodney Rush, Tess Harper
Episode 5
Walter and Skyler attend a former colleague's party. Jesse tries to free himself from the drugs, while Skyler organizes an intervention.
Directed by Tricia BrockWritten by Patty LinGuest stars William Sterchi, Marc Mouchet, Frederic Doss, Jessica Hecht, Matt Jones, Adam Godley, Kiira Arai, Bill Allen
Episode 6
The side effects of chemo begin to plague Walt. Meanwhile, the DEA rounds up suspected dealers.
Directed by Bronwen HughesWritten by George MastrasGuest stars Steven Michael Quezada, Pierre Barrera, Vivian Nesbitt, Seri DeYoung, Dennis Keiffer, Cesar Garcia, Jesus Jr., Judith Rane
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Tim HunterWritten by Peter GouldGuest stars Beth Bailey, Geoffrey Rivas, Mike Miller, Cesar Garcia, Jesus Jr., David House, Carmen Serano, Raymond Cruz
Episode information updated Sep 15, 2026
Bryan CranstonWalter White
Aaron PaulJesse Pinkman
Anna GunnSkyler White
RJ MitteWalter White Jr.
Dean NorrisHank Schrader
Betsy BrandtMarie Schrader
Giancarlo EspositoGustavo Fring
Bob OdenkirkSaul Goodman
AMCUnited States
Sony Pictures TelevisionUnited States
High Bridge ProductionsUnited States
