新墨西哥州的高中化学老师沃尔特·H·怀特是拮据家庭的唯一经济来源。他大半生安分守己，兢兢业业，却在50岁生日之际突然得知自己罹患肺癌晚期的噩耗，原本便不甚顺意的人生顿时雪上加霜。为了保障怀孕的妻子斯凯勒和残疾的儿子小沃特能在自己死后衣食无忧，沃尔特决意铤而走险。他主动找到曾经的学生、而今的毒贩小混混杰西·平克曼谈合作，并运用娴熟高超的化学技术提炼出高纯度冰毒交给后者贩售。孰料事态的发展却在平克曼带回毒品供销商疯狂小八及其表弟后急转直下，沃尔特的人生也由此彻底步向失控。他被迫开始了教书与制毒的双重生活，逐渐坠落至万劫不复的深渊。
播出日期: 2008-01-20
运行时间: 59 min
概述: 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.
播出日期: 2008-01-27
运行时间: 49 min
概述: 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.
播出日期: 2008-02-10
运行时间: 49 min
概述: 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.
播出日期: 2008-02-17
运行时间: 49 min
概述: 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.
播出日期: 2008-02-24
运行时间: 49 min
概述: Walter and Skyler attend a former colleague's party. Jesse tries to free himself from the drugs, while Skyler organizes an intervention.
播出日期: 2008-03-02
运行时间: 49 min
概述: The side effects of chemo begin to plague Walt. Meanwhile, the DEA rounds up suspected dealers.
播出日期: 2008-03-09
运行时间: 48 min
概述: 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.
