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Season 3 – Breaking Bad

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Mar 2010

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Mild-mannered high school chemistry teacher Walter White thinks his life can't get much worse. His salary barely makes ends meet, a situation not likely to improve once his pregnant wife gives birth, and their teenage son is battling cerebral palsy. But Walter is dumbstruck when he learns he has terminal cancer. Realizing that his illness probably will ruin his family financially, Walter makes a desperate bid to earn as much money as he can in the time he has left by turning an old RV into a meth lab on wheels.

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Critics Consensus

Breaking Bad's well-toned storytelling flares up this season with dramatic story changes and calculated direction.

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Matt Zoller Seitz

New York Magazine/Vulture

Oct 18, 2019

I don't think season three is as structurally perfect as season two, and even after a rewatch there are some elements that don't work as well as they should. But the season is so visually and thematically ambitious that it doesn't really matter.

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Patrick Smith

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Oct 18, 2019

5/5

Tightly written and punctuated with Coen brothers-like humour, Breaking Bad is, rather appropriately for a show about meth dealers, eye-bleedingly addictive. I defy you not to become hooked.

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Josh Gajewski

Los Angeles Times

Oct 17, 2019

A television show is at its best when the real drama occurs beneath the surface of the screen. That's exactly what is happening with this third season of Breaking Bad, and the effect is marvelous.

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Cody Leach

Cody Leach (YouTube)

Aug 19, 2022

4.75/5

This is where Breaking Bad becomes the contender for greatest show of all time. Here, Breaking Bad finds it's perfect tone and gives us the most tension-fueled episodes of the show yet. From this point forward, it is a nonstop ride to the series finale.

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Randy Dankievitch

Processed Media

Feb 12, 2020

B+

Breaking Bad is well on its way to becoming an American dramatic classic.

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Adam Chitwood

Collider

Oct 18, 2019

It's funny, heartbreaking, and extremely intense, leading up to a season finale that builds and builds until you find yourself screaming at your television.

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MsJoppe M

@MsJoppe 2 days ago

FAVOURITE, in all kinds of ways. One of the series I ever seen. And it just keeps getting better ;)

Sharang L

@Scribe187 Sep 30, 2026

Snoozes off mid-season to come to life in the last two episodes.

Janav S

@TheCoolJ92781 Sep 22, 2026

I don't understand the 100%, but fair enough. Definitely needed more development, but still good, and it's still Breaking Bad.

LameGamerV R

@LameGamerVR Sep 17, 2026

This and season two in my opinion are equally good, this introduction shows Walt a more professional way of working instead of cooking in an old RV. Gus is a very important part of Walter’s development, and also shows the side of the Salamancas. The Salamanca brothers are good, and Walter and Skyler’s side of the story is unraveling. Good season.

Esqueleto5678 T

@RT15316404 Sep 12, 2026

Damn, great season. It still has a slow pace, but the acting and storyline keep getting better. It has some really good episodes, and the ending is shocking. Great season. 9/10.

Tosh T

@ToshNotJosh Aug 30, 2026

The action starts ramping up (probably I kind of forgot) also idk why people are disrespecting Fly its one of the best episodes in breaking bad it's only bad if you have a short attention span

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Episode 1

Aired Mar 21, 2010

No Mas

Walt deals with the aftermath of the plane crash; Jesse comes to a realization about himself; Skyler considers her next move.

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Episode 2

Aired Mar 28, 2010

Caballo Sin Nombre

Walt tries to bring his family back together; with Saul's help, Jesse makes an unexpected investment.

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Episode 3

Aired Apr 4, 2010

I.F.T.

Walt ignores Skyler's demands; Hank crosses the line at work.

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Episode 4

Aired Apr 11, 2010

Green Light

Walt loses control, endangering his job and relationships; Hank throws himself into his investigation; Jesse has a new plan.

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Episode 5

Aired Apr 18, 2010

Mas

Gus tries to lure Walt back into the business; Skyler doubts her new relationship; Marie is concerned for Hank's well-being.

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Episode 6

Aired Apr 25, 2010

Sunset

Walt settles into his new surroundings; Walt Jr. wants answers about his parents' relationship; Hank's investigation causes problems for Walt and Jesse.

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Episode 7

Aired May 2, 2010

One Minute

Hank's volatility forces a confrontation with Jesse; Skyler pressures Walt to make a deal; Gus faces severe consequences.

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Episode 8

Aired May 9, 2010

I See You

The family waits for news; Jesse covers at the lab; Walt worries that he and his family are in danger.

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Episode 9

Aired May 16, 2010

Kafkaesque

Skyler hatches a plan; Walt and Gus come to an understanding; Jesse pursues a new opportunity.

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Episode 10

Aired May 23, 2010

Fly

Obsessed about a contaminant, Walt refuses to cook; Jesse tries to get him back on track.

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Episode 11

Aired May 30, 2010

Abiquiu

Skyler gets involved with Walt's business; Hank struggles with recovery; Jesse makes a startling discovery.

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Episode 12

Aired Jun 6, 2010

Half Measures

Jesse strikes out against advice; Walt takes drastic action to intervene.

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Episode 13

Aired Jun 13, 2010

Full Measure

With Jesse on the run, Walt negotiates a bargain with Gus to provide for his and Jesse's safety.

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