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Breaking Bad(2008)
2008 · TV SERIES
Breaking Bad
A terminally ill chemistry teacher turns to cooking meth to provide for his family, but his descent into the criminal underworld forces him to battle ruthless dealers, law enforcement, and his own moral decay.
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Written by
First aired
2008
Status
Released
Rated
TV-MA
Seasons
5 seasons
DramaCrime
Walter White, a chemistry teacher in New Mexico, is diagnosed with stage III cancer and given a prognosis of two years to live. He becomes filled with a sense of fearlessness and an unrelenting desire to secure his family.
Seasons & Episodes
- 1.01PilotJan 20, 2008Rate
A high school chemistry teacher, upon learning he has a rare form of lung cancer, partners with a former student to produce high-quality crystal meth in a used recreational vehicle, with the goal of securing financial stability for his family after his death.
- 1.02Cat's in the Bag...Jan 27, 2008Rate
Walt and Jesse work to resolve outstanding issues, but their precarious situation becomes increasingly complex after a coin toss determines a critical next step. Meanwhile, Walt's wife, Skyler, begins to suspect something is amiss due to his unusual behavior.
- 1.03...and the Bag's in the RiverFeb 10, 2008Rate
Walter argues with Jesse about his drug use, leading Jesse to leave Walter alone with their captive, Krazy-8. At the same time, Hank has a "scared straight" moment with Walter Jr. after his aunt finds out he has been using marijuana. Meanwhile, Skylar becomes upset because Walter is staying away from home.
- 1.04Cancer ManFeb 17, 2008Rate
Walter reveals to his family that he has been diagnosed with cancer. At the same time, the DEA becomes concerned that Albuquerque is home to a new major player in the drug trade. A deserving individual becomes the target of Walter's frustration, which has been heightened by his depression, while Jesse unexpectedly visits his parents' house.
- 1.05Gray MatterFeb 24, 2008Rate
Walter and Skyler attend a party hosted by a former colleague. Meanwhile, Jesse attempts to break free from his drug use, and Skyler arranges an intervention.
- 1.06Crazy Handful of Nothin'Mar 2, 2008Rate
Walt is beginning to experience the side effects of his chemotherapy. At the same time, the DEA is conducting raids to arrest suspected drug dealers.
- 1.07A No-Rough-Stuff-Type DealMar 9, 2008Rate
After a PTA meeting, Walter comes to terms with his new identity as a drug dealer. Meanwhile, Jesse decides to put his aunt's house up for sale, and Skyler receives a baby shower.
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Cast & Crew
932 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Bryan Cranston
as Walter White (62 Episodes)
Aaron Paul
as Jesse Pinkman (62 Episodes)
Anna Gunn
as Skyler White (62 Episodes)
Rj Mitte
as Walter White Jr. (62 Episodes)
Betsy Brandt
as Marie Schrader
Dean Norris
as Hank Schrader (62 Episodes)
Bob Odenkirk
as Saul Goodman (43 Episodes)
Jonathan Banks
as Mike Ehrmantraut (36 Episodes)
Steven Michael Quezada
as Steven Gomez
Giancarlo Esposito
as Gus Fring (28 Episodes)
Charles Baker
as Skinny Pete (15 Episodes)
Christopher Cousins
as Ted Beneke (13 Episodes)
Supporting cast
342Matt Jones
as Badger (12 Episodes)
Michael Shamus Wiles
as ASAC George Merkert (11 Episodes)
Lavell Crawford
as Huell (11 Episodes)
Jesse Plemons
as Todd (11 Episodes)
Ray Campbell
as Tyrus Kitt (10 Episodes)
Tina Parker
as Francesca (8 Episodes) , Francesca (voice) (1 Episode)
Carmen Serano
as Carmen Molina (9 Episodes)
Emily Rios
as Andrea Cantillo (9 Episodes)
Krysten Ritter
as Jane Margolis (9 Episodes)
Laura Fraser
as Lydia Rodarte-Quayle (9 Episodes)
Jeremiah Bitsui
as Victor (7 Episodes) , Gus' Messenger (1 Episode)
Mark Margolis
as Tío Salamanca (8 Episodes)
Ian Posada
as Brock Cantillo (8 Episodes)
David House
as Dr. Delcavoli (7 Episodes)
David Costabile
as Gale Boetticher (7 Episodes)
Michael Bowen
as Uncle Jack (7 Episodes)
Kevin Rankin
as Kenny (7 Episodes)
Patrick Sane
as Frankie (6 Episodes)
Daniel Moncada
as Leonel Salamanca (6 Episodes)
Luis Moncada
as Marco Salamanca (5 Episodes)
Moira Bryg Macdonald
as Holly White
Marius Stan
as Bogdan Wolynetz (5 Episodes)
Bill Burr
as Kuby (5 Episodes)
Todd Terry
as SAC Ramey (5 Episodes)
Jessica Hecht
as Gretchen Schwartz (5 Episodes)
Tait Fletcher
as Lester (5 Episodes)
Rodney Rush
as Combo (5 Episodes)
Kaija Bales
as Kaylee Ehrmantraut (5 Episodes)
Matthew T Metzler
as Matt (5 Episodes)
John De Lancie
as Donald Margolis (4 Episodes)
Tom Kiesche
as Clovis (4 Episodes)
Jere Burns
as Group Leader (4 Episodes)
Maurice Compte
as Gaff (4 Episodes)
Morse Bicknell
as Declan's Driver (4 Episodes)
Nigel Gibbs
as APD Detective Tim Roberts (4 Episodes)
Tess Harper
as Mrs. Pinkman (4 Episodes)
Raymond Cruz
as Tuco Salamanca (4 Episodes)
Max Arciniega
as Krazy-8 (3 Episodes)
Cesar Garcia
as No-Doze (3 Episodes)
Jesus Jr
as Gonzo (3 Episodes)
Michael Bofshever
as Mr. Pinkman (3 Episodes)
Julie Dretzin
as Pamela (3 Episodes)
Mike Seal
as Rival Dealer #1 (3 Episodes)
Christopher Dempsey
as Hospital Medic (1 Episode) , E.M.T (1 Episode) , ER Doctor #1 (1 Episode)
Javier Grajeda
as Juan Bolsa (3 Episodes)
Mike Batayeh
as Dennis Markowski (3 Episodes)
Chris Freihofer
as Dan Wachsberger (3 Episodes)
Louis Ferreira
as Declan (3 Episodes)
Gonzalo Menendez
as Detective Kalanchoe (3 Episodes)
Jason Douglas
as Detective Munn (3 Episodes)
Adam Godley
as Elliott Schwartz (3 Episodes)
Julia Minesci
as Wendy (2 Episodes) , Meth Whore (1 Episode)
Antonio Leyba
as Rival Dealer #2 (3 Episodes)
Angelo Martinez
as Tomas (2 Episodes) , Boy (1 Episode)
Ashley Kajiki
as Pollos Manager (2 Episodes) , Restaurant Manager (1 Episode)
Mary Sue Evans
as Janice (3 Episodes)
Judith Rane
as Office Manager (2 Episodes)
David Ury
as Spooge (2 Episodes)
Dale Dickey
as Spooge's Woman (2 Episodes)
Sam Mcmurray
as Dr. Victor Bravenec (2 Episodes)
Danny Trejo
as Tortuga (2 Episodes)
Dan Desmond
as Mr. Gardiner (2 Episodes)
Caleb Landry Jones
as Louis (2 Episodes)
Michael Bryan French
as Doctor (2 Episodes)
Jeremy Howard
as Sketchy (2 Episodes)
Lou Pimber
as Cartel Henchman (2 Episodes)
Steven Bauer
as Don Eladio (2 Episodes)
Virginia Montero
as Grandma (2 Episodes)
Larry Hankin
as Old Joe (2 Episodes)
Jim Beaver
as Lawson (2 Episodes)
Jb Blanc
as Dr. Barry Goodman (2 Episodes)
Miguel Martinez
as Fernando (2 Episodes)
Pedro Garcia
as Mariano (2 Episodes)
Phil Duran
as DEA Agent (1 Episode) , Van Oster (1 Episode)
Joe Nemmers
as DEA Agent Scott (2 Episodes)
Jason Byrd
as Chemistry Student (1 Episode) , Ben (1 Episode)
John Koyama
as Emilio Koyama (2 Episodes)
Jonathan Ragsdale
as Barry (2 Episodes)
Catherine Haun
as Receptionist (2 Episodes)
Dana Cortez
as TV Reporter (1 Episode) , Anchor #4 (1 Episode)
John Christopher Hicks
as Biker (1 Episode) , Big Biker (1 Episode)
David Priemazon
as Deputy #2 (1 Episode) , DEA Point Man (1 Episode)
James Ning
as Duane Chow (2 Episodes)
Eric Steinig
as Mike's Security Team Member (1 Episode) , Mike's Security Team 2 (1 Episode)
Matt Berlin
as DEA Agent (2 Episodes)
Russ Dillen
as Ron Forenall (2 Episodes)
Sam Webb
as Drew Sharp (2 Episodes)
Antoinette Antonio
as TV Reporter (2 Episodes)
Melissa Bernstein
as Student on Bus (uncredited) (2 Episodes)
Aaron Hill
as Jock (1 Episode)
Harry Groener
as Dr. Chavez (1 Episode)
Gregory Chase
as Dr. Belknap (1 Episode)
Kyle Bornheimer
as Ken Wins (1 Episode)
Benjamin Petry
as Jake Pinkman (1 Episode)
William Sterchi
as Manager (1 Episode)
Pierre Barrera
as Hugo Archuleta (1 Episode)
Fred Cruz
as Lt. Adam Estiguez
Marc Mouchet
as Farley (1 Episode)
Vivian Nesbitt
as Mrs. Pope (1 Episode)
Seri Deyoung
as Student (1 Episode)
Beth Bailey
as Realtor (1 Episode)
Dennis Keiffer
as Lookout (1 Episode)
Geoffrey Rivas
as Police Officer (1 Episode)
Mike Miller
as Jewelry Store Owner (1 Episode)
Kat Sawyer Young
as Dr. Soper (1 Episode)
Drew Waters
as Paul Tyree (1 Episode)
Shauna Mclean
as Sara Tyree (1 Episode)
Argos Maccallum
as Wino (1 Episode)
Lawrence Varnado
as Agent Buddy (1 Episode)
Cocoa Brown
as Mail Lady (1 Episode)
J D Garfield
as DEA Agent Vanco (1 Episode)
Rio Alexander
as Federale (1 Episode)
Dj Qualls
as Getz (1 Episode)
Jeff Fenter
as Urinal Guy (1 Episode)
Marcus M Mauldin
as Technician (1 Episode)
Carl Savering
as Bob (1 Episode)
Stoney Westmoreland
as Policeman (1 Episode)
Shari Rhodes
as Bingo Lady (1 Episode)
Jolene Purdy
as Cara (1 Episode)
Mark Hanson
as Burnout (1 Episode)
Carole Gutierrez
as Mrs. Ortega (1 Episode)
Kathy Rose Center
as Ma Kettle (1 Episode)
Frank Bond
as Realtor (1 Episode)
Jiji Hise
as Mother (1 Episode)
Nate Mooney
as Arms Dealer (1 Episode)
Michael Showers
as Union Rep (1 Episode)
Mark Sivertsen
as ABQ Detective #1 (1 Episode)
Lora Martinez Cunningham
as ER Doctor #2 (1 Episode)
Mark Harelik
as Doctor (1 Episode)
Cynthia Ruffin
as Hospital Administrator (1 Episode)
Louis Herthum
as Realtor (1 Episode)
Fernando Escandon
as Commercial Narrator (voice) (1 Episode)
Tiley Chao
as Peng (1 Episode)
Eddie J Fernandez
as Cartel Gunman #1 (1 Episode)
Ben Hernandez Bray
as Cartel Gunman #2 (1 Episode)
Toby Holguin
as Cartel Gunman #3 (1 Episode)
Eddie Perez
as Cartel Gunman #4 (1 Episode)
John Lawlor
as Locksmith (1 Episode)
John Barbour
as Neighbor (1 Episode)
Tank Jones
as Chuck (1 Episode)
Jefferson Arca
as Delivery Man (1 Episode)
Sarah Minnich
as Party Girl (1 Episode)
Jennifer Hasty
as Stephanie Doswell (1 Episode)
Ralph Alderman
as First Realtor (1 Episode)
Delana Michaels
as Female Homeowner (1 Episode)
Rutherford Cravens
as Mortgage Broker (1 Episode)
Damon Herriman
as Scary Skell (1 Episode)
Blake Berris
as Tucker (1 Episode)
Henry Herman
as Truck Guard 2 (1 Episode)
Fran Martone
as Colleen (1 Episode)
J Michael Oliva
as Support Group Member (1 Episode)
Keith Meriweather
as Mike's Security Team 1 (1 Episode)
Rob Brownstein
as CID Special Agent (1 Episode)
Scott Sharot
as Car Wash Customer (1 Episode)
Carlo Rota
as Benicio Fuentes (1 Episode)
Stephen Eiland
as Miguel (1 Episode)
T C Warner
as Pediatric Nurse (1 Episode)
Myra Turley
as Caregiver (1 Episode)
Kevin Wiggins
as Gus' Operative (1 Episode)
Monique Candelaria
as Lucy (1 Episode)
Norbert Weisser
as Peter Schuler (1 Episode)
Wolf Muser
as Herr Herzog (1 Episode)
Norma Maldonado
as Delores (1 Episode)
Debrianna Mansini
as Fran (1 Episode)
Franc Ross
as Ira (1 Episode)
Kristin Hansen
as Darla (1 Episode)
Alex Knight
as Salesman (1 Episode)
Jamie Mcshane
as Conductor (1 Episode)
Myk Watford
as Engineer (1 Episode)
Ryan Begay
as Good Samaritan (1 Episode)
Craig Nigh
as Asst. US Attorney (1 Episode)
Debi Parker
as Min-Ye (1 Episode)
Chad Brummett
as DEA Agent Artie (1 Episode)
Wayne Dehart
as Homeless Man (1 Episode)
Ray Chavez
as Skater (1 Episode)
Mark Vasconcellos
as Jack's Henchman (1 Episode)
Bruce Mckenzie
as Dave (1 Episode)
Wray Crawford
as Locksmith (1 Episode)
Jack Burning
as Homeless Man (1 Episode)
Merritt C Glover
as Customer (1 Episode)
Saginaw Grant
as Native American Man (1 Episode)
Hank Rogerson
as Detective #1 (1 Episode)
Billy Lockwood
as Detective #2 (1 Episode)
Brennan Brown
as US Attorney (1 Episode)
Eric Price
as Public Defender (1 Episode)
Manny Rey
as Carpet Cleaner
Robert Forster
as Ed (1 Episode)
Kurt Soderstrom
as Bartender (1 Episode)
Roberta Marquez Seret
as Chad's Girlfriend (1 Episode)
Deborah Martinez
as School Office Worker (1 Episode)
Frederic Doss
as Off Duty Cop (1 Episode)
Charlie Rose
as Charlie Rose (1 Episode)
Steve Stafford
as DEA Agent (1 Episode)
James Martinez
as Max Arsiniega (1 Episode)
Michael Mccormick
as Pa Kettle (1 Episode)
Guy Wilson
as Trent (1 Episode)
Taylor Dearden
as Sad Faced Girl (1 Episode)
Evan Bobrick
as Chad (1 Episode)
Allan Pacheco
as Irving (1 Episode)
Linda Speciale
as Sexy Neighbor (1 Episode)
Jesus Ramirez
as Jock's Friend #1 (1 Episode)
Joshua S Patton
as Jock's Friend #2 (1 Episode)
Shane Marinson
as Ob-Gyn (1 Episode)
Anthony Wamego
as Backhoe Operator (1 Episode)
Anna Felix
as Sales Girl (1 Episode)
Daniel Serrano
as Meth Drug Dealer (1 Episode)
Jon Kristian Moore
as DEA Agent (1 Episode)
Tish Rayburn Miller
as Bank Teller (1 Episode)
Kiira Arai
as Server (1 Episode)
Bill Allen
as Scientist (1 Episode)
Loren Haynes
as Music Producer (1 Episode)
Kyle Swimmer
as Louis (1 Episode)
Robert Arrington
as Soren (1 Episode)
Juanita Trad
as Medical Technician (1 Episode)
Kat Sawyer
as Dr. Soper
Lorri Oliver
as Concerned Parent (1 Episode)
Kristen Loree
as Concerned Parent (1 Episode)
Dave Colon
as Concerned Parent (1 Episode)
Carrie Fleming
as Yuppie Woman (1 Episode)
Matthew Page
as Chemical Plant Guard (1 Episode)
Jacob O Brien Mulliken
as Prospective Buyer (1 Episode)
Charles Dowdy Iii
as Mr. Wilson (1 Episode)
Moira Walley Beckett
as Car Wash Customer (uncredited) (1 Episode)
Isaac Kappy
as Rowdy Prisoner (1 Episode)
Ryan Lee
as Neighborhood Kid (1 Episode)
Vic Browder
as Detective (1 Episode)
Sheran Goodspeed Keyton
as Tio's Nurse (1 Episode)
Ramsey Williams
as Supermarket Clerk (1 Episode)
Gabriel Berrelleza
as Narcocorridos Band #1 (1 Episode)
Martiniano Berrelleza Alvarado
as Narcocorridos Band #2 (1 Episode)
Rafael Herrera
as Carpet Cleaner #2 (1 Episode)
Brandon Carr
as Young Boy (1 Episode)
Dylan Carr
as Young Boy (1 Episode)
Andrew Lutheran
as Jeffrey (1 Episode)
Shannon Mccormick
as Tweaky Dude (1 Episode)
Ka Beesler
as Thug Buddy (1 Episode)
Reis Myers Mccormick
as OB / GYN (1 Episode)
Erin Miller Gibbs
as Restaurant Employee (1 Episode)
Maggie Fine
as Beneke Employee #1 (1 Episode)
Kate Schroeder
as Beneke Employee #2 (1 Episode)
Liam Ruggles
as Henry Tyree (1 Episode)
Jimmy Daniels
as Jimmy in-'N-Out / James Edward Kilkelly (1 Episode)
Shenoah Allen
as Schlubby Guy #1 (1 Episode)
Flora Amanda
as Sexy Cartel Girl
Drew Pollock
as Schlubby Guy #2 (1 Episode)
Casey Cerutti
as Hot Chick Cop (1 Episode)
Tomas Potts
as Tattooed Biker (1 Episode)
Cyd Schulte
as Tattooed Woman (1 Episode)
Tony Whitecrow
as Addict (1 Episode)
Wendy Scott
as Nurse (1 Episode)
Erik J Bockemeier
as NA Sponsor (1 Episode)
Phil Howell
as O.M.I. Attendant (1 Episode)
Juliet Lopez
as O.M.I. Officer (1 Episode)
Kieran Sequoia
as Local Correspondant (1 Episode)
Richard Williams
as Business Community Leader #1 (1 Episode)
Daniel D Halleck
as Business Community Leader #2 (1 Episode)
Dick Christie
as Stew (1 Episode)
Ravenna Fahey
as Nurse (1 Episode)
Robin Dearden
as Emotional Woman (1 Episode)
Galen Hutchison
as Wide Eyed Boy (1 Episode)
Jesus Mayorga
as Friendly Guy (1 Episode)
Lorel Medina
as Daughter (1 Episode)
Mario Moreno
as Father (1 Episode)
Maria Bethke
as Mother (1 Episode)
Cicelo Solano
as Old Crawler (1 Episode)
Ashleigh Banfield
as Anchor #1 (1 Episode)
Marla Tellez
as Anchor #2 (1 Episode)
Jeff Maher
as Anchor #3 (1 Episode)
J Taylor
as Cop (1 Episode)
Daniel Champine
as Rookie Officer (1 Episode)
James Espinoza
as Beto (1 Episode)
Parker Sisty
as Saul's Client (1 Episode)
Amanda Schofield
as Waitress (1 Episode)
Erin Elliott
as Stripper #1 (1 Episode)
Portia Cline
as Stripper #2 (1 Episode)
Jose Avila
as Deputy Kee (1 Episode)
Trina Siopy
as Nurse (1 Episode)
Ruben Munoz Soto
as Young Marco (1 Episode)
Victor Munoz Soto
as Young Leonel (1 Episode)
Matthew Feight
as Preppy Shopper (1 Episode)
Chris Ranney
as ABQ Detective #2 (1 Episode)
Steve Cormier
as OPR Official #1 (1 Episode)
Wendy Kostora
as Screaming Shopper (1 Episode)
Steve Corona
as Orderly (1 Episode)
Brian G Lax
as EMT (1 Episode)
John Welker
as Lead Doctor (1 Episode)
Kevin Christopher Brown
as APD Officer (1 Episode)
Ken Thomas
as Friendly Agent (1 Episode)
Rosa Estrada
as Doctor (1 Episode)
Rebecca Crago
as Physical Therapist (1 Episode)
Victoria Aultman
as Waitress (1 Episode)
David Robinson Jr
as Commercial Voice Over (voice) (1 Episode)
Jonathan Richards
as Male Homeowner (1 Episode)
Stephen Braddock
as Partygoer (1 Episode)
Frank Andrade
as Tweaker Thief (1 Episode)
Paul Neis
as Support Group Leader (1 Episode)
Brittany Gustin
as Morning After Girl (1 Episode)
Anthony Molinari
as Gunman #1 (uncredited) (1 Episode)
Jason E Hill
as Truck Guard #1 (1 Episode)
Celia Anaya
as Laundry Woman 1 (1 Episode)
Maria L Pardo
as Laundry Woman 2 (1 Episode)
Veronica Jaquez
as Laundry Woman 3 (1 Episode)
Michael Sheets
as Cancer Patient (1 Episode)
Rick A Ortega Jr
as Waiter (1 Episode)
Amanda Fresquez
as Sexy Cartel Girl (1 Episode)
Michael Valverde
as Dog Handler (1 Episode)
Augusta Meyers
as News Reporter (1 Episode)
Lorenzita Anaya
as Little Old Lady (1 Episode)
Marty Smith
as Bingo Caller (1 Episode)
Erica Viking
as Radio DJ #1 (voice) (1 Episode)
Steve Ruiz
as Radio DJ #2 (voice) (1 Episode)
James Harris
as Duty Officer (1 Episode)
Gail Starr
as Nurse (1 Episode)
Carrington Vilmont
as Chief Food Technician (1 Episode)
Christopher King
as Chris Mara (1 Episode)
Trine Christensen
as Ms. Tromel (1 Episode)
Mathias Kaesebier
as Lawyer (1 Episode)
Brennan Foster
as Detective (1 Episode)
Lillian Presley Leyba
as Kiira (1 Episode)
Mike Ostroski
as Homeowner (1 Episode)
Melissa Mccurley
as Secretary (1 Episode)
Kathleen Brady
as Dorothy Yobs (1 Episode)
Phillip Hart
as DEA Agent (1 Episode)
Cheryl Ford Mente
as Carol (1 Episode)
Brett Shane Cooley
as Homeowner (1 Episode)
Victoria Lease
as DEA Agent (1 Episode)
Michael Davis
as Old Man (1 Episode)
Kevin Owen Mcdonald
as Meth Cook (1 Episode)
Millard Drexler
as Customer (1 Episode)
Caroline Patz
as Waitress (1 Episode)
Sachie Capitani
as Kid (1 Episode)
Noah Segan
as Fireman (uncredited) (1 Episode)
Patricio Delgado
as Cop #1 (1 Episode)
Aaron Wright
as Debuty #1 (1 Episode)
Julianne Flores
as Waitress (1 Episode)
William R Stafford
as Government Lawyer (1 Episode)
Leslie O Carroll
as Barfly (1 Episode)
Alex Gianopoulos
as Waiter (1 Episode)
Ed Duran
as DEA Agent #1 (uncredited) (1 Episode)
Carlos Telles
as Cop #2 (1 Episode)
Scott Ward
as Public Defender (1 Episode)
Big Chazza
as Spooge's Child (1 Episode)
Writers
8Dan Fitzgerald
storyboard artist 1 episode • 2011 (uncredited)
Gennifer Hutchison
story editor8 episodes • 2012, executive story editor8 episodes • 2013
George Mastras
executive story editor13 episodes • 2009, story editor6 episodes • 2008
J Roberts
story editor (as J Roberts)13 episodes • 2009
Moira Walley Beckett
story editor13 episodes • 2009
Peter Gould
executive story editor13 episodes • 2009, story editor6 episodes • 2008
Ted Slampyak Kinyak
storyboard artist (as Ted Slampyak)2 episodes • 2011–2012
Vince Gilligan
Writer
Producers
20Andrew Ortner
associate producer42 episodes • 2010–2013
Bryan Cranston
producer29 episodes • 2011–2013
Dan Rucinski
visual effects executive producer: Entity FX3 episodes • 2010
Diane Mercer
producer / associate producer / co-producer55 episodes • 2009–2013
George Mastras
co-executive producer / producer / supervising producer42 episodes • 2010–2013
Gina Scheerer
associate producer2 episodes • 2008
John Shiban
consulting producer36 episodes • 2009–2011
Karen Moore
producer20 episodes • 2008–2009
Mark Johnson Nm0425741
executive producer62 episodes • 2008–2013
Melissa Bernstein
co-executive producer / producer / co-producer62 episodes • 2008–2013
Michelle Maclaren
executive producer / co-executive producer (as Michelle Maxwell MacLaren)42 episodes • 2010–2013
Moira Walley Beckett
co-producer / producer / supervising producer / co-executive producer42 episodes • 2010–2013
Patty Lin
producer6 episodes • 2008
Peter Gould
co-executive producer / producer / supervising producer42 episodes • 2010–2013
Sam Catlin
co-executive producer / co-producer / supervising producer55 episodes • 2009–2013
Stewart Lyons
producer / co-producer61 episodes • 2008–2013
Thomas Schnauz
co-executive producer / producer / supervising producer42 episodes • 2010–2013
Trent Smith
visual effects producer: EntityFX3 episodes • 2010
Vince Gilligan
executive producer (showrunner)62 episodes • 2008–2013
William Powloski
visual effects supervisor / visual effects producer / visual effects producer / supervisor24 episodes • 2009–2013
Other crew
584Felix Enriquez Alcala
(as Felix Alcala)1 episode • 2009
James F Oberlander
(as James Oberlander)1 episode • 2008
Jennifer L Bryan
(as Jennifer Bryan)16 episodes • 2012–2013
Sharidan Sotelo
(as sharidan Williams-Sotelo)1 episode • 2013, assistant editor (as Sharidan Williams-Sotelo)32 episodes • 2009–2013
Bronwen Hughes
1 episode • 2008
Jim Mckay
1 episode • 2008
Marcia Calosio
1 episode • 2008
Tim Hunter
1 episode • 2008
Tricia Brock
1 episode • 2008
Charles Haid
1 episode • 2009
John Dahl
1 episode • 2009
Peter Medak
1 episode • 2009
Awards & Nominations
20 wins · 116 nominationsPrimetime Emmy Award
- Won2014Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series — Moira Walley-Beckett
- Won2014Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series — Bryan Cranston
- Won2014Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series — Anna Gunn
- Won2014Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series — Aaron Paul
- Won2014Outstanding Drama Series — Michelle MacLaren
- Nom2014Outstanding Drama Series
- Nom2014Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
- Nom2014Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series
- Nom2014Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
- Nom2014Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Nom2014Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
- Nom2014Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series — Michael Slovis
- Nom2014Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series
- Nom2014Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series
- Nom2014Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
- Won2013Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series — Anna Gunn
- Won2013Outstanding Drama Series — Michelle MacLaren
- Nom2013Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series — Michael Slovis
- Nom2013Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Nom2013Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series
- Nom2013Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
- Nom2013Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
- Nom2013Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
- Nom2013Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
- Nom2013Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series
- Nom2013Outstanding Drama Series
- Nom2013Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series — Michelle MacLaren
- Won2012Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series — Aaron Paul
- Nom2012Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series
- Nom2012Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
- Nom2012Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series
- Nom2012Outstanding Drama Series
- Nom2012Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Nom2012Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
- Nom2012Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
- Nom2012Outstanding Drama Series — Michelle MacLaren
- Nom2012Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series — Michael Slovis
- Nom2012Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
- Won2010Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series — Bryan Cranston
- Won2010Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series — Aaron Paul
- Nom2010Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
- Nom2010Outstanding Cinematography for a One Hour Series
- Nom2010Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Nom2010Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series
- Nom2010Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series — Michelle MacLaren
- Nom2010Outstanding Drama Series — Michelle MacLaren
- Nom2010Outstanding Cinematography for a One Hour Series — Michael Slovis
- Nom2010Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
- Nom2010Outstanding Drama Series
- Won2009Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series — Bryan Cranston
- Nom2009Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
- Nom2009Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Nom2009Outstanding Drama Series
- Nom2009Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series
- Nom2009Outstanding Cinematography for a One Hour Series
- Nom2009Outstanding Cinematography for a One Hour Series — Michael Slovis
- Won2008Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series — Bryan Cranston
- Nom2008Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
- Nom2008Outstanding Cinematography for a One Hour Series
- Nom2008Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series
- Nom2008Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Screen Actors Guild Award
- Won2014Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series — RJ Mitte
- Won2014Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series — Bob Odenkirk
- Won2014Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series — Jesse Plemons
- Nom2014Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
- Nom2014Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
- Nom2014Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series
- Nom2014Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
- Nom2013Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series
- Nom2013Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
- Nom2013Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
- Nom2013Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series — Jesse Plemons
- Nom2013Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series — RJ Mitte
- Nom2012Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
- Nom2012Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
- Nom2012Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series — RJ Mitte
- Nom2011Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
- Nom2010Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Critics Choice Television Award
- Won2013Best Drama Series
- Won2013Best Actor in a Drama Series
Saturn Awards
- Won2014Saturn Awards — Robert Forster
Writers Guild Of America Award
- Nom2014Television: Dramatic Series
- Nom2013Television: Dramatic Series
- Nom2012Television: Dramatic Series
- Nom2011Television: Dramatic Series
- Nom2011Television: Dramatic Series — John Shiban
- Nom2010Television: Dramatic Series
- Nom2010Television: Dramatic Series — John Shiban
- Nom2009Television: New Series
Golden Globe Award
- Nom2013Best Television Series – Drama
- Nom2012Best Television Series – Drama
Directors Guild Of America Award
- Nom2013Outstanding Directing – Drama Series
- Nom2012Outstanding Directing – Drama Series
- Nom2011Outstanding Directing – Drama Series
Saturn Award
- Nom2012Best Actor on Television
- Nom2012Best Guest Starring Role on Television
- Nom2012Best Supporting Actor on Television
- Nom2012Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series
- Nom2011Best Guest Starring Role on Television
- Nom2011Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series
- Nom2011Best Actor on Television
- Nom2011Best Supporting Actor on Television
More awards & festivals (34) — regional academies & film-festival prizes
Peabody Awards
- Won2013Peabody Awards
- Won2008Peabody Awards
Costume Designers Guild Award
- Nom2014Best Costume Design – Contemporary TV Series
Tca Award
- Nom2014Individual Achievement in Drama
- Nom2014Program of the Year
- Nom2014Outstanding Achievement in Drama
- Nom2013Outstanding Achievement in Drama
- Nom2013Program of the Year
- Nom2013Individual Achievement in Drama
- Nom2012Program of the Year
- Nom2012Individual Achievement in Drama
- Nom2012Outstanding Achievement in Drama
- Nom2010Individual Achievement in Drama
- Nom2010Program of the Year
- Nom2010Outstanding Achievement in Drama
- Nom2009Outstanding Achievement in Drama
- Nom2009Individual Achievement in Drama
- Nom2008Outstanding New Program
Satellite Award
- Nom2013Best Actor – Television Series Drama
- Nom2013Best Television Series – Drama
- Nom2013Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
- Nom2013Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
- Nom2012Best Actor – Television Series Drama
- Nom2012Best Television Series – Drama
- Nom2012Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
- Nom2011Best Television Series – Drama
- Nom2011Best Actor – Television Series Drama
- Nom2010Best Television Series – Drama
- Nom2010Best Actor – Television Series Drama
- Nom2010Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
- Nom2009Best Television Series – Drama
- Nom2009Best Actor – Television Series Drama
- Nom2008Best Actor – Television Series Drama
Naacp Image Award
- Nom2011Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
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Spoiler-Safe Guide
high confidencesource-verifiedGuide covers all 62 episodes across 5 seasons (aired 2008–2013). Episode title list confirmed in full from Wikipedia's List of Breaking Bad episodes. All ★★★ and ★★ events independently re-verified against Tier 1–3 sources fetched this session. Four corrections applied: one factual location error (S4E8 Chile/Mexico), one count discrepancy (S5E8 nine vs ten prison kills, downgraded to ⚠️), one imprecision in poison mechanism (Lydia/Stevia), one unconfirmed peripheral detail (live police monitoring of S5E14 phone call). No new content added. Two items remain at season-level ~ tags (Skyler car wash S4~; Lydia European distribution S5E8~) for the same reasons as the original guide.
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Characters
Walter White · Bryan Cranston · debut [S1E1✓]
A high school chemistry teacher diagnosed with terminal lung cancer who partners with a former student to produce methamphetamine, adopting the alias 'Heisenberg.' His stated motive of providing for his family gradually reveals itself as a mask for ego, ambition, and a hunger for power that strips away every relationship and moral boundary he once held.
Jesse Pinkman · Aaron Paul · debut [S1E1✓]
Walt's former student and the human conscience of the series. Jesse is drawn deeper into violence and trauma at Walt's direction while struggling with guilt, addiction, and his own self-worth. Each season strips away another person he loves.
Skyler White · Anna Gunn · debut [S1E1✓]
Walt's wife, initially suspicious and then fully aware of Walt's criminal life. She becomes an unwilling co-conspirator in money laundering before ultimately refusing to protect him and trying to shield her children.
Hank Schrader · Dean Norris · debut [S1E1✓]
Walt's DEA-agent brother-in-law; the investigator who pursues Heisenberg for years without realizing the trail leads to his own family dinner table. His discovery and its aftermath form the backbone of the final arc.
Gustavo 'Gus' Fring · Giancarlo Esposito · debut [S2E11✓]
The soft-spoken owner of Los Pollos Hermanos fast food restaurants who is secretly a major drug distributor with a long-running vendetta against the Salamanca cartel. He is Walt's most formidable adversary and, for much of seasons 3 and 4, his employer.
Saul Goodman · Bob Odenkirk · debut [S2E8✓]
A theatrical criminal defense attorney who becomes Walt and Jesse's legal fixer and adviser. He provides connections, deniability, and black-market services, but flees when Walt's empire collapses.
Mike Ehrmantraut · Jonathan Banks · debut [S2E13✓]
A methodical fixer and former police officer who works for Saul, then Gus, then reluctantly for Walt. His partnership with Walt unravels when Walt refuses to leave the business and Mike refuses to compromise his associates.
Hector Salamanca · Mark Margolis · debut [S2E2✓]
A paralyzed, bell-ringing former cartel patriarch whose hatred for Gus Fring — and whose willingness to use even his own death as a weapon — becomes the key that Walt uses to bring down his enemy.
Jane Margolis · Krysten Ritter · debut [S2E5✓]
Jesse's neighbor and recovering addict who relapses after falling for him. Her death, and the chain of events it causes, haunts Walt through the series.
Todd Alquist · Jesse Plemons · debut [S5E3✓]
A Vamonos Pest employee who earns his way into the operation with quiet competence and an utter lack of moral hesitation. His flat affect and eagerness to please mask a cheerful capacity for atrocity.
Lydia Rodarte-Quayle · Laura Fraser · debut [S5E2✓]
A high-strung Madrigal Electromotive executive who supplied chemicals to Gus's operation and finds herself unable to exit cleanly after his death. She facilitates Walt's European distribution expansion, then is poisoned by Walt in the finale.
Walter White Jr. (Flynn) · RJ Mitte · debut [S1E1✓]
Walt's teenage son with cerebral palsy, who idolizes his father through the early seasons. The news of Hank's death and Walt's role in it breaks that loyalty completely.
Marie Schrader · Betsy Brandt · debut [S1E1✓]
Skyler's sister and Hank's devoted wife, whose loyalty to family is repeatedly tested. Her acceptance of Walt's money for Hank's medical bills is later weaponized against Hank by Walt's fake confession video.
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