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.
Episodes
Pilot
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.
Cat's in the Bag...
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.
...And the Bag's in the River
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.
Cancer Man
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.
Gray Matter
Walter and Skyler attend a former colleague's party. Jesse tries to free himself from the drugs, while Skyler organizes an intervention.
Crazy Handful of Nothin'
The side effects of chemo begin to plague Walt. Meanwhile, the DEA rounds up suspected dealers.
A No Rough Stuff Type Deal
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.
Top Cast
Bryan Cranston
Walter White
Aaron Paul
Jesse Pinkman
Anna Gunn
Skyler White
RJ Mitte
Walter White Jr.
Dean Norris
Hank Schrader
Betsy Brandt
Marie Schrader
Bob Odenkirk
Saul Goodman
Jonathan Banks
Mike Ehrmantraut
Lucas Wegnez
Dead Cartel Member (uncredited)
