Fair rating?Breaking Bad· Season 1 · Episode 1
Pilot
A high-school chemistry teacher (Bryan Cranston) is diagnosed with a deadly cancer, so he puts his expertise to use and teams with an ex-student (Aaron Paul) to manufacture top-grade crystal meth in hopes of providing for his family after he's gone.
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#2In Season 1of 7 rated episodes
#22All-timeof 62 rated episodes
+0.2vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.0
2008First airedJanuary 20, 2008
Guest stars
Steven Michael Quezadaas Steven Gomez
Carmen Seranoas Carmen Molina
Max Arciniegaas Krazy-8
John Koyamaas Emilio
Marius Stanas Bogdan
Aaron Hillas JockJesus Ramirezas Jock's Friend #1
Evan Bobrickas Chad
Jason Byrdas Chemistry Student
Gregory Chaseas Dr. Belknap
Roberta Marquezas Chad's Girlfriend
Allan Pachecoas Irving
Linda Specialeas Sexy Neighbor
Joshua S. Pattonas Jock's Friend #2
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