Breaking Bad: Every Season Ranked Worst To Best

5. Season 1

It might not even be all that fair putting the first season of Breaking Bad at the bottom of the list. On the surface, these are the moments that got millions hooked on the show, from Jesse's first cook with Walt in the RV to our first encounter with Tuco Salamanca. The only problem with this season is...well...there's not enough of it.

Standing at only 6 episodes, there's not nearly enough meat in these hours that would translate to the next few years of Breaking Bad content. Most of this season feels like you're just along for the ride with Jesse and Walt, as they turn into a supremely screwed up version of the Odd Couple trying to cook to perfection while saving their own skin. Granted, you do also see a few interesting scenes of character development as well, like Walt refusing Elliot and Gretchen's money out of pride or how he uses a controlled explosion as intimidation against Tuco.

You can clearly see the Heinsenberg persona planting its seeds... it just hasn't reached its full potential just yet. Also it doesn't help that fan favorites like Saul and Mike aren't even accounted for in this season, making the rest of the episodes feel a bit hollow. Far from perfect, but still a brilliant start for one of the greatest series on television.