Breaking Bad is an AMC original series that first aired in 2008 and ran for six seasons. The show follows Walter White, a New Mexico chemistry teacher diagnosed with Stage III cancer who enters the dangerous world of drugs and crime in order to secure his family's financial future. Breaking Bad was critically acclaimed and is still considered to be one of the greatest TV shows of all time. However, it is not without its flaws. This article will take a look at the worst episodes of Breaking Bad, ranked from least to worst.
The episodes in this list are not necessarily bad, but they just don't measure up to the quality of the rest of the show. While some of these episodes may have featured great performances and interesting story development, they just weren't as good as the other episodes in the series.
Despite the few that didn't quite hit the mark, Breaking Bad remains an incredible show. It's a testament to the show's quality that these episodes are considered to be the worst in the entire series. So, without further ado, let's take a look at the worst episodes of Breaking Bad.
Written by Sophie and last updated on Mai 02, 2024.
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Walter and Skyler attend a former colleague's birthday party. Jesse tries to free himself from drugs, while Skyler organizes an intervention.
The episode was rated 7,98 from 5042 votes.
Walter finally tells his family that he has cancer. Meanwhile, the DEA believes Albuquerque has a new, big time player to worry about. Jesse makes a surprise visit to his parents home.
The episode was rated 7,99 from 5165 votes.
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..
The episode was rated 8,06 from 5332 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 8,13 from 5942 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 8,34 from 7531 votes.
Walter accepts his new identity as a drug dealer. Elsewhere, Jesse decides to put his aunt's house on the market and Marie throws Skyler a baby shower.
The episode was rated 8,39 from 4984 votes.
In the episode "Crazy Handful of Nothin'", the side effects of chemotherapy begin to take a toll on Walt. Meanwhile, the DEA is rounding up suspected drug dealers. Walt is determined to make a statement and prove his point, and he does so by blowing up an entire floor of a building.
Walt's conviction and power are evident in this episode. He has a clear sense of what he needs to do, and he does whatever it takes to accomplish it. His strength and resolve are inspiring and definitely provoke admiration from viewers. The fact that he is willing to go to such lengths to prove his point make it clear that you don't want to mess with Walt.
The episode was rated 8,51 from 5128 votes.
