Breaking Bad 2008
“Change the equation.”
What is Breaking Bad?
Breaking Bad is an American neo-Western crime drama television series created by Vince Gilligan for AMC. The show is set and filmed in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 62
- First aired
- Jan 20, 2008
- Last aired
- Sep 29, 2013
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- AMC
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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Overview
Breaking Bad is an American neo-Western crime drama television series created by Vince Gilligan for AMC. The show is set and filmed in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The series follows the life of Walter White, an overqualified high school chemistry teacher. After receiving a diagnosis of stage-three lung cancer, White faces a limited life expectancy. Driven by an unrelenting desire to secure his family's financial future, he enters the dangerous world of drugs and crime. He begins producing and selling methamphetamine with a former student. As he navigates this criminal environment, White is filled with a sense of fearlessness. The series features a cast that includes Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, and Dean Norris. The show originally aired from 2008 to 2013. By turning to the manufacturing of illegal substances, the protagonist seeks to provide for his family at any cost while grappling with his terminal prognosis. The narrative explores his transformation as he becomes deeply involved in the drug trade.
Should you watch it?
“A high school chemistry teacher turns to a life of crime after receiving a terminal diagnosis.”
- compelling character transformation
- high-stakes narrative
- contains intense themes of crime and drug manufacturing
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven crime dramas set in the American Southwest.
The series features mature themes involving drug production and criminal activity.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Jan 20, 2008
- E2 Cat's in the Bag... Jan 27, 2008
- E3 ...And the Bag's in the River Feb 10, 2008
- E4 Cancer Man Feb 17, 2008
- E5 Gray Matter Feb 24, 2008
- E6 Crazy Handful of Nothin' Mar 2, 2008
- E7 A No Rough Stuff Type Deal Mar 9, 2008
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Seven Thirty-Seven Mar 8, 2009
- E2 Grilled Mar 15, 2009
- E3 Bit by a Dead Bee Mar 22, 2009
- E4 Down Mar 29, 2009
- E5 Breakage Apr 5, 2009
- E6 Peekaboo Apr 12, 2009
- E7 Negro y Azul Apr 19, 2009
- E8 Better Call Saul Apr 26, 2009
- E9 4 Days Out May 3, 2009
- E10 Over May 10, 2009
- E11 Mandala May 17, 2009
- E12 Phoenix May 24, 2009
- E13 ABQ May 31, 2009
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 No Más Mar 21, 2010
- E2 Caballo sin Nombre Mar 28, 2010
- E3 I.F.T. Apr 4, 2010
- E4 Green Light Apr 11, 2010
- E5 Más Apr 18, 2010
- E6 Sunset Apr 25, 2010
- E7 One Minute May 2, 2010
- E8 I See You May 9, 2010
- E9 Kafkaesque May 16, 2010
- E10 Fly May 23, 2010
- E11 Abiquiu May 30, 2010
- E12 Half Measures Jun 6, 2010
- E13 Full Measure Jun 13, 2010
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Box Cutter Jul 17, 2011
- E2 Thirty-Eight Snub Jul 24, 2011
- E3 Open House Jul 31, 2011
- E4 Bullet Points Aug 7, 2011
- E5 Shotgun Aug 14, 2011
- E6 Cornered Aug 21, 2011
- E7 Problem Dog Aug 28, 2011
- E8 Hermanos Sep 4, 2011
- E9 Bug Sep 11, 2011
- E10 Salud Sep 18, 2011
- E11 Crawl Space Sep 25, 2011
- E12 End Times Oct 2, 2011
- E13 Face Off Oct 9, 2011
Season 5 · 16 episodes
- E1 Live Free or Die Jul 15, 2012
- E2 Madrigal Jul 22, 2012
- E3 Hazard Pay Jul 29, 2012
- E4 Fifty-One Aug 5, 2012
- E5 Dead Freight Aug 12, 2012
- E6 Buyout Aug 19, 2012
- E7 Say My Name Aug 26, 2012
- E8 Gliding Over All Sep 2, 2012
- E9 Blood Money Aug 11, 2013
- E10 Buried Aug 18, 2013
- E11 Confessions Aug 25, 2013
- E12 Rabid Dog Sep 1, 2013
- E13 To'hajiilee Sep 8, 2013
- E14 Ozymandias Sep 15, 2013
- E15 Granite State Sep 22, 2013
- E16 Felina Sep 29, 2013
Frequently asked questions
Who created the series?
The series was created by Vince Gilligan.
Where is the show set?
The story is set and filmed in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
What is the premise?
A chemistry teacher diagnosed with lung cancer begins manufacturing methamphetamine to secure his family's financial future.
Who stars in the series?
The cast includes Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, and Dean Norris.
What genre is the show?
It is an American neo-Western crime drama television series.