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Season 1 [2008]

Pilot (101)

Unassuming high school chemistry teacher Walter White (Bryan Cranston) discovers he has lung cancer. Desperate to secure his family’s financial future and finally free from the fear that had always inhibited him, Walt teams up with a former student (Aaron Paul) to turn a used RV into a mobile drug lab.

Original Air Date: January 20, 2008 | Full Episode | Recap

Cat’s in the Bag… (102)

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 (Anna Gunn), becomes suspicious of Walt’s strange behavior.

Original Air Date: January 27, 2008 | Full Episode | Recap

…and the Bag’s in the River (103)

Walt and Jesse clean up last week’s mess and Walt must face holding up his end of the deal. Walt’s DEA agent brother-in-law, Hank (Dean Norris), warns Walt, Jr. (RJ Mitte) about the dangers of drugs.

Original Air Date: February 10, 2008 | Preview | Recap

Cancer Man (104)

The DEA suspects there’s a new drug kingpin operating in Albuquerque. Walt and Skyler reveal Walt’s diagnosis to the rest of the family. A repressed Walt channels his anger. Jesse makes a surprise visit to his straight-laced family.

Original Air Date: February 17, 2008 | Preview

Gray Matter (105)

Walt and Skyler attend the birthday party of an affluent former colleague. Jesse attempts to go straight. Skyler organizes an intervention to convince Walt to seek treatment, but the financial burden weighs heavily on him.

Original Air Date: February 24, 2008 | Preview

Crazy Handful of Nothin’ (106)

Walt and Jesse cook more meth although Walt is plagued by the side effects of chemotherapy. Jesse’s accomplice, Skinny Pete, makes an important introduction, and Walt strikes a surprising deal. The DEA’s investigation intensifies.

Original Air Date: March 2, 2008 | Preview

A No-Rough-Stuff Type Deal (107)

Walt becomes more comfortable with his new criminal identity. Jesse, still reeling from what has transpired under his roof, decides to sell his house. Skyler’s sister, Marie (Betsy Brandt), throws Skyler a baby shower and gives a questionable gift.
[FIRST-SEASON FINALE]

Original Air Date: March 9, 2008 | Preview