High school chemistry teacher Walter White's life is suddenly transformed by a dire medical diagnosis. Street-savvy former student Jesse Pinkman "teaches" Walter a new trade.
Episodes
Episode 1
Pilot
January 20, 200859m8.5
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.
Episode 2
Cat's in the Bag...
January 27, 200849m8.3
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.
Episode 3
...And the Bag's in the River
February 10, 200849m8.4
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.
Episode 4
Cancer Man
February 17, 200849m7.9
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.
Episode 5
Gray Matter
February 24, 200849m8.2
Walter and Skyler attend a former colleague's party. Jesse tries to free himself from the drugs, while Skyler organizes an intervention.
Episode 6
Crazy Handful of Nothin'
March 2, 200849m8.9
The side effects of chemo begin to plague Walt. Meanwhile, the DEA rounds up suspected dealers.
Episode 7
A No Rough Stuff Type Deal
March 9, 200848m8.4
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.