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Premiering on January 20, 2008 , the first season introduces us to Walt, who turns to cooking crystal meth with former student Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) after a terminal cancer diagnosis.

: A pivotal finale where Jesse's choice changes the course of the series. Essential Viewing by Season breaking bad episodes list

Since its premiere in 2008, Breaking Bad has transformed from a slow-burn crime drama into a global phenomenon, often cited as one of the greatest television series of all time. Over , the show follows the descent of Walter White (Bryan Cranston) from a mild-mannered chemistry teacher into the ruthless drug kingpin "Heisenberg". Premiering on January 20, 2008 , the first