Fair rating?Breaking Bad· Season 1 · Episode 4
Cancer Man
Walter announces to the family that he has cancer; the DEA believes there is a new big-time player in the Albuquerque drug business; a depressed Walter takes his anger out on a worthy recipient; Jesse pays a surprise visit to his parents' house.
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#7In Season 1of 7 rated episodes
#57All-timeof 62 rated episodes
−0.5vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.0
2008First airedFebruary 17, 2008
Guest stars
Steven Michael Quezadaas Steven Gomez
Tess Harperas Mrs. Pinkman
Michael Bofsheveras Mr. Pinkman
Kyle Bornheimeras Ken Wins
Charles Bakeras Skinny Pete
David Houseas Dr. Delcavoli
Rodney Rushas Chubby StonerTish Milleras Bank Teller
Ben Petryas Jake Pinkman
Jon Kristian Mooreas DEA AgentCrew
Jim McKayDirector
Vince GilliganWriterShows like Breaking Bad
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