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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 Jul 22, 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
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.
Directed by Bryan CranstonWritten by J. RobertsGuest stars Steven Michael Quezada, Cesar Garcia, Jesus Jr., Raymond Cruz, Isaac Kappy, Ryan Lee, Vic Browder
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Charles HaidWritten by George MastrasGuest stars Steven Michael Quezada, Nigel Gibbs, Tess Harper, Mark Margolis, Raymond Cruz, Dana Cortez
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Terry McDonoughWritten by Peter GouldGuest stars Steven Michael Quezada, Harry Groener, Christopher Dempsey, Kat Sawyer-Young, David House, Tom Kiesche, Michael Shamus Wiles, Todd Terry
Episode 4
Walt attempts to reconnect with his family, while Jesse struggles to rebuild his life.
Directed by John DahlWritten by Sam CatlinGuest stars Drew Waters, Shauna McLean, Argos MacCallum, Michael Bofshever, Dan Desmond, Caleb Landry Jones, Tom Kiesche, Tess Harper
Episode 5
Hank suffers from the aftermath of his encounter with Tuco. Meanwhile, Jesse hires a crew to get their product out on the streets.
Directed by Johan RenckWritten by Moira Walley-BeckettGuest stars Steven Michael Quezada, Judith Rane, Lawrence Varnado, David Ury, Dale Dickey, David House, Tom Kiesche, Michael Shamus Wiles
Episode 6
Walt's secret is in jeopardy when Skyler thanks Gretchen for paying for his treatment.
Directed by Peter MedakWritten by Vince Gilligan, J. RobertsGuest stars David Ury, Cocoa Brown, Dale Dickey, Carmen Serano, Jessica Hecht, Charles Baker, Brandon Carr, Dylan Carr
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Félix AlcaláWritten by John ShibanGuest stars J.D. Garfield, Rio Alexander, Danny Trejo, Christopher Cousins, Todd Terry, Charles Baker, Matt Jones, Rodney Rush
Episode 8
Walt and Jesse seek advice from a shady attorney when Badger gets in trouble with the law; the DEA believes they have caught up with "Heisenberg" ; Hank returns.
Directed by Terry McDonoughWritten by Peter GouldGuest stars Bob Odenkirk, Steven Michael Quezada, DJ Qualls, Tina Parker, Matt Jones, Krysten Ritter, Jimmy Daniels, Shenoah Allen
Episode 9
Walt and his family wait for news after he undergoes a PET-CT scan. Walt follows Saul's advice; Jesse's relationship with Jane is put on hold when he and Walt head to the desert for a marathon of cooking.
Directed by Michelle MacLarenWritten by Sam CatlinGuest stars Bob Odenkirk, Jeff Fenter, Marcus M. Mauldin, David House, Krysten Ritter
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Phil AbrahamWritten by Moira Walley-BeckettGuest stars Steven Michael Quezada, Carl Savering, John de Lancie, Christopher Cousins, Carmen Serano, Krysten Ritter, Shannon McCormick, Ka Beesler
Episode 11
As the end of her pregnancy finds Skyler conflicted about her feelings, a dealer's death forces Walt to look for somewhere to unload a load of meth.
Directed by Adam BernsteinWritten by George MastrasGuest stars Giancarlo Esposito, Bob Odenkirk, David House, Sam McMurray, Mike Seal, Christopher Cousins, Charles Baker, Rodney Rush
Episode 12
As Walt explores money laundering options, he and Jesse spar over the profits from their latest deal. Jesse and Jane clash with her father. Walt makes a fatal decision.
Directed by Colin BuckseyWritten by John ShibanGuest stars Bob Odenkirk, John de Lancie, Christopher Cousins, Krysten Ritter, Tomas Potts, Cyd Schulte, Tony Whitecrow, Wendy Scott
Episode 13
Skyler confronts Walt about his secrecy; Jesse falls apart; and Jane's grief-stricken father takes action that results in further tragedy.
Directed by Adam BernsteinWritten by Vince GilliganGuest stars Giancarlo Esposito, Steven Michael Quezada, Jonathan Banks, David House, Sam McMurray, John de Lancie, Michael Shamus Wiles, Krysten Ritter
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Bryan CranstonWalter White
Aaron PaulJesse Pinkman
Anna GunnSkyler White
RJ MitteWalter White Jr.
Dean NorrisHank Schrader
Betsy BrandtMarie Schrader
Giancarlo EspositoGus Fring
Bob OdenkirkSaul Goodman
AMCUnited States
Sony Pictures TelevisionUnited States
High Bridge ProductionsUnited States
