主人公のウォルターは冴えない高校の化学教師だが、自身が末期がんに冒されていることを知った後、新しい人生に目覚める。かつては成功を嘱望される化学者だったウォルターだが、今はやる気のない高校生に授業を行うかたわら、洗車のアルバイトをして家計を助ける身。妻のスカイラーは、eBayでの売買でほどほどの稼ぎを得ていた。息子のウォルター・ジュニアは17才。意志の強い若者だったが、脳性まひに苦しんでいた。家族に残せるものがほとんどないことに気がついたウォルターは、新しい人生の目的に目覚め、愛する家族に財産を残すため犯罪に手を染めていく。
放送日: 2008-01-20
上映時間: 59 min
概要: 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.
放送日: 2008-01-27
上映時間: 49 min
概要: 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.
放送日: 2008-02-10
上映時間: 49 min
概要: 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.
放送日: 2008-02-17
上映時間: 49 min
概要: 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.
放送日: 2008-02-24
上映時間: 49 min
概要: Walter and Skyler attend a former colleague's party. Jesse tries to free himself from the drugs, while Skyler organizes an intervention.
放送日: 2008-03-02
上映時間: 49 min
概要: The side effects of chemo begin to plague Walt. Meanwhile, the DEA rounds up suspected dealers.
放送日: 2008-03-09
上映時間: 48 min
概要: 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.
