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Pilot

  • Episode aired Jan 20, 2008
  • TV-MA
  • 58m
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Diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, chemistry teacher Walter White teams up with former student Jesse Pinkman to cook and sell crystal meth.Diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, chemistry teacher Walter White teams up with former student Jesse Pinkman to cook and sell crystal meth.Diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, chemistry teacher Walter White teams up with former student Jesse Pinkman to cook and sell crystal meth.

  • Director
    • Vince Gilligan
  • Writer
    • Vince Gilligan
  • Stars
    • Bryan Cranston
    • Anna Gunn
    • Aaron Paul
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    • IMDb RATING
    9.0/10
    39K
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    • Director
      • Vince Gilligan
    • Writer
      • Vince Gilligan
    • Stars
      • Bryan Cranston
      • Anna Gunn
      • Aaron Paul
    • 78User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
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    Bryan Cranston
    Bryan Cranston
    • Walter White
    Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn
    • Skyler White
    Aaron Paul
    Aaron Paul
    • Jesse Pinkman
    Dean Norris
    Dean Norris
    • Hank Schrader
    Betsy Brandt
    Betsy Brandt
    • Marie Schrader
    RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte
    • Walter White, Jr.
    Max Arciniega
    Max Arciniega
    • Krazy-8
    John Koyama
    John Koyama
    • Emilio
    Steven Michael Quezada
    Steven Michael Quezada
    • Gomez
    Marius Stan
    • Bogdan
    Aaron Hill
    Aaron Hill
    • Jock
    Gregory Chase
    • Dr. Belknap
    • (as Greg Chase)
    Carmen Serano
    Carmen Serano
    • Carmen
    Evan Bobrick
    • Chad
    Roberta Marquez Seret
    • Chad's Girlfriend
    • (as Roberta Marquez)
    Christopher Dempsey
    Christopher Dempsey
    • E.M.T.
    Allan Pacheco
    • Irving
    Jason Byrd
    • Chemistry Student
    • Director
      • Vince Gilligan
    • Writer
      • Vince Gilligan
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    • Trivia
      A professor at the University of Southern California gave Bryan Cranston lessons in chemistry basics for the series, so Cranston was able to correct some writer's mistakes. An actual DEA agent showed the crew and the cast how to make crystal meth. However, some steps were always omitted from the filming to avoid anyone using the show as a "how to" guide.
    • Goofs
      The names (in the opening credits) contain capitalized letter(s) shown in a different color, referring to the chemical symbols of elements of the periodic table of the elements. In the opening credits of the first two seasons, one of them mistakenly implies that Ch is an element. This mistake is corrected in the following seasons.
    • Quotes

      Walter H. White: Chemistry is, well technically, chemistry is the study of matter. But I prefer to see it as the study of change.

    • Alternate versions
      The version of the pilot episode that was broadcast on IFC (Independent Film Channel) was uncensored and complete uncut. It was around one minute longer than the original aired version on AMC, who censored for example naked breasts via soft focus lens (when Walter watches Jesse escaping through the window Jesse's girlfriend is naked and throws his clothes out).
    • Connections
      Edited into Breaking Bad: Ozymandias (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Come on Home and Have Your Next Affair With Me
      Performed by Stonewall Jackson

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    10/10
    One of the greatest pilots of all time
    Everything is perfect about the opening to Breaking Bad. The first scene catches your attention, the impeccable acting by Cranston keeps you watching, and the wonder how it got to that point sucks you in. Perfectly paced, written and acted. A wonderful start for one of the greatest shows of all time.
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    • Release date
      • January 20, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Romanian
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Der Einstieg
    • Filming locations
      • 3828 Piermont Dr NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA(Walter & Skyler White's home)
    • Production companies
      • High Bridge Productions
      • Gran Via Productions
      • Sony Pictures Television
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    • Runtime
      58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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