Home > Breaking Bad > Season 1 « TV Series Page Breaking Bad: Season 1 (2008) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Want to see Episode List Season 1 Breaking Bad Critics Consensus Though at times it feels forced and its imagery can be gruesome, Breaking Bad is darkly gripping and features a strong sympathetic lead in Bryan Cranston. 86% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 42 95% Audience Score User Ratings: 4416 See score details Other TV Shows Better Call Saul Mad Men Halt and Catch Fire The Night Manager Rate And Review Submit review Want to see Edit Submit review Super Reviewer Verified Super Reviewer Verified Edit Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit Continue Super Reviewer Step 2 of 2 How did you buy your ticket? Let's get your review verified. Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket. Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit How did you buy your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Episodes 1 Breaking Bad Air date: Jan 20, 2008 A high school chemistry teacher is diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and resorts to selling methamphetamine to provide for his family when he is dead. More 2 The Cat's in the Bag Air date: Jan 27, 2008 Walt and Jesse try to decide what to do with the body of Emilio and their prisoner, Krazy 8. More 3 And the Bag's in the River Air date: Feb 10, 2008 Walt is struggling to decide if it's best to kill Krazy 8 or let him go. More 4 Cancer Man Air date: Feb 17, 2008 Walt tells the rest of his family about his cancer. Jesse tries to make amends with his own parents. More 5 Gray Matter Air date: Feb 24, 2008 Walt rejects everyone who tries to help him with the cancer. Jesse tries his best to create Walt's meth, with the help of an old friend. More 6 Crazy Handful of Nothin' Air date: Mar 2, 2008 Walt and Jesse sell their product to a new distributor, named Tuco. More 7 A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal Air date: Mar 9, 2008 Walt and Jesse try to up their game by making more of the crystal every week for Tuco. Unfortunately, some of the ingredients they need is not easy to find. Meanwhile, Skyler realizes that her sister is a shoplifter. More Breaking Bad: Season 1 Photos View All Photos (35) Tv Season Info Informed he has terminal cancer, an underachieving chemistry genius turned high school teacher uses his expertise to secretly provide for his family by producing the world's highest quality crystal meth. Genre: Drama Network: AMC Premiere Date: Jan 20, 2008 Creator: Vince Gilligan Exec. Producer: Vince Gilligan Cast Bryan Cranston as Walter White Anna Gunn as Skyler White Aaron Paul as Jesse Pinkman Dean Norris as Hank Schrader Betsy Brandt as Marie Schrader RJ Mitte as Walter White Jr. Jonathan Banks as Mike Giancarlo Esposito as Gus Fring Bob Odenkirk as Saul Goodman Max Arciniega Jr. as Krazy-8 Steven Michael Quezada Carmen Serano John Koyama as Emilio Raymond Cruz Jessica Hecht David House as Dr. Delcavoli César García as Gonzo Kyle Bornheimer Matt Jones Charles Baker (II) Michael Bofshever Adam Godley Shane Marinson Jesus Payan as No-Doze Tess Harper as Mrs. Pinkman Jason Byrd Marc Mouchet as Farley Anthony Wamego William Sterchi as Manager Anna Felix as Sales Girl Ben Petry as Jake Pinkman Vivian Nesbitt Beth Bailey Julia Minesci as Meth Whore Seraphine DeYoung Kiira Arai Sniegowski as Server Carrie Fleming Jon Kristian Moore as DEA Agent Mike Miller as Jewelry Store Owner Daniel Serrano as Meth Drug Dealer William Allen as Scientist Pierre Barrera Loren Haynes as Music Producer Judith Rane Kyle Swimmer as Louis Geoffrey Rivas Robert Arrington as Soren Lt. Frederic Doss as Off Duty Cop Juanita Trad as Medical Technician Show More Cast News & Interviews for Breaking Bad: Season 1 13 TV Shows You Should Binge-Watch This October 5 Ways Breaking Bad Changed Television Forever Marvel’s Iron Fist Breaks Tomatometer Record with Biggest Sophomore Bump View All Breaking Bad: Season 1 News Episodes 1 Breaking Bad Air date: Jan 20, 2008 A high school chemistry teacher is diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and resorts to selling methamphetamine to provide for his family when he is dead. More 2 The Cat's in the Bag Air date: Jan 27, 2008 Walt and Jesse try to decide what to do with the body of Emilio and their prisoner, Krazy 8. More 3 And the Bag's in the River Air date: Feb 10, 2008 Walt is struggling to decide if it's best to kill Krazy 8 or let him go. More 4 Cancer Man Air date: Feb 17, 2008 Walt tells the rest of his family about his cancer. Jesse tries to make amends with his own parents. More 5 Gray Matter Air date: Feb 24, 2008 Walt rejects everyone who tries to help him with the cancer. Jesse tries his best to create Walt's meth, with the help of an old friend. More 6 Crazy Handful of Nothin' Air date: Mar 2, 2008 Walt and Jesse sell their product to a new distributor, named Tuco. More 7 A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal Air date: Mar 9, 2008 Walt and Jesse try to up their game by making more of the crystal every week for Tuco. Unfortunately, some of the ingredients they need is not easy to find. Meanwhile, Skyler realizes that her sister is a shoplifter. More Critic Reviews for Breaking Bad Season 1 All Critics (42) | Top Critics (23) | Fresh (36) | Rotten (6) It's unpredictable and stimulating, like the drug that White manufactures, but it produces a much safer high. Oct 17, 2019 | Full Review… Jonathan Storm Philadelphia Inquirer Top Critic The show tries too hard to be socially relevant, with Walt representing a desperate middle class attempt to gain footing. Jan 20, 2008 | Full Review… Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe Top Critic Its achievement rarely matches its ambitions, but the effect is still pretty dope. Jan 20, 2008 | Full Review… Troy Patterson Slate Top Critic Breaking Bad falls around the middle of the pack in the new wave of cable dramas. But it's got a solid cast and a good upside. Jan 20, 2008 | Full Review… David Hinckley New York Daily News Top Critic Cranston's performance alone is enough to keep me watching for a while, but I'd like to see something resembling a completed formula, and soon. Jan 20, 2008 | Full Review… Alan Sepinwall Newark Star-Ledger Top Critic Occasionally, something will pop up to remind us of just how good television can be when smart writers come up with an intriguing concept and execute it well. Jan 20, 2008 | Full Review… Charlie McCollum San Jose Mercury News Top Critic So far the ride in the Winnebago has been worth even the price of having to see those jocks. Oct 17, 2019 | Full Review… Michele Hewitson New Zealand Herald Creator and executive producer Vince Gilligan has crafted a show that veers into black comedy over the course of the first three episodes, one that is bloody, unpleasant and tedious. Oct 18, 2019 | Full Review… Boston Herald Staff Boston Herald Cranston tackles the role with a measured intensity, bravely putting Walt's flaws and human frailties out on display for all to see. He manages to make you root for the guy even when you know his actions are seriously misguided. Oct 18, 2019 | Rating: 9/10 | Full Review… Cindy White IGN Movies The lead performance by Emmy Award-winner Bryan Cranston is one of the most riveting I've seen in the last few years. He is pitch-perfect and everything that works about this unusual series comes from his great star turn. Oct 17, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review… Brian Tallerico HollywoodChicago.com About as addictive as any drama that has ever been on television. Oct 17, 2019 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review… Tony Norman Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The morality of Walter's actions and the bleakness of his situation will doubtless be explored in later episodes. But for now its unusual protagonist and offbeat humour show a good deal of promise. Oct 17, 2019 | Full Review… Scotsman Staff Scotsman View All Critic Reviews (42) Audience Reviews for Breaking Bad: Season 1 7h ago It took me a few episodes to really get invested. But, once I was hooked, I was absolutely hooked. Caleb R Jul 25, 2020 "EL INICIO DE "LA" SERIE" En cuanto vez por primera vez a Walter White cocinando su famoso producto junto con su rebelde compañero Jesse Pinkman, no tienes ni idea de todo el viaje que te espera en este tren de emociones y pautas de alto nivel en todos los aspectos posibles, llega al punto para personas que devoran series de TV que Breaking Bad se convirtió en la serie que tomo el podio definitivo del primer lugar y lo sostiene con orgullo sobre los años. Felipe R Jul 20, 2020 The first season of the now iconic show was great, a sometimes messy but thoroughly engaging mix of seedy crime, character drama and splashes of very dark humour. The characters are distinct and memorable, and it's very entertaining seeing personalities clash and play off each other. The standouts and leads of the series, the reluctant, sympathetic Walter White and juvenile stoner Jesse are very well-acted and entertaining, their naïveté making the pair's increasingly dire situation all the more tense and relateable. The series plays out more or less like a tragicomedy, and while sometimes the dilemmas and caricature-like nature of the criminals they encounter seem often quite exaggerated and eye-rollingly clichéd at times (the series really only shines through from the contrast and juxtaposition of the family drama and the drug-addling cartel stuff, not particularly too nuanced in either's presentation) season 1 of Breaking Bad was still a fresh, thrilling watch with interesting characters and plotlines. I can't wait to see what comes next. Kane G Jul 15, 2020 Breaking Bad Season 1 | Detailed note: 8.9 Rodman M Jul 07, 2020 A- 9/10 ............ Reinaldo B Jul 05, 2020 The first season of Breaking Bad is what I consider a really well acted setup for the insanity of season 2. I have never seen this before so I'm taking a wild guess. It's about a chemistry teacher that is diagnosed with lung cancer, and realizes that he can make money out of cooking meth. He does this to secure the future of his family. By the end of the season you can see Walter starting to become less afraid and way more confident. I am really curious to see what they do in season 2, since they have all the possibilites in the world to develop this. John B Jun 25, 2020 Empieza bien ... y finaliza de forma espectacular! Ya se perfilaba como una Gran Serie! Emilio R Jun 16, 2020 the best show ever which is so damn realistic. Aryan S Jun 10, 2020 One of the greatest shows out there. 9/10 (-1 for the fifth season) RTK S Jun 04, 2020 Really good first season, although the conclusion feels rather abrupt (writers strike). 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