The legendary crime drama Breaking Bad consists of exactly spanning five intense seasons. Airing on AMC from 2008 to 2013, the series follows the transformative journey of Walter White from a mild-mannered chemistry teacher to a ruthless drug kingpin.

Here's the breakdown by season:

While most modern prestige dramas aim for 10 or 13 episodes per season, Breaking Bad ’s counts varied due to production shifts and the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. Number of Episodes Premiere Date Key Narrative Focus Jan 20, 2008 Walt's diagnosis and first cook Season 2 Mar 8, 2009 Introduction of Saul Goodman and Gus Fring Season 3 Mar 21, 2010 The rise of "Heisenberg" and the Superlab Season 4 July 17, 2011 The high-stakes chess match with Gus Fring Season 5 July 15, 2012 The final fall, split into two 8-episode halves The "62" Easter Egg