Breaking Bad Timeline ( Real )

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January 20, 2008

Breaking Bad Premiered

The television series Breaking Bad premiered on AMC, marking the beginning of the show's broadcast.

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September 29, 2013

Breaking Bad Final Episode Aired

The series finale of Breaking Bad aired, concluding the story of Walter White and the entire series.

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September 22, 2013

Breaking Bad Wins Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series

Breaking Bad won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, recognizing its critical acclaim.

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January 15, 2014

Breaking Bad Receives Golden Globe Award

Breaking Bad received the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama.

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August 2018

Breaking Bad Revival Movie Announced

AMC announced the production of the Breaking Bad sequel movie called El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie.

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October 11, 2019

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie Released

The Breaking Bad sequel movie El Camino was released on Netflix and in select theaters.

Breaking Bad Timeline ( Fictional )

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Early 2008

Walter White's 50th Birthday and Cancer Diagnosis

Walter White celebrates his 50th birthday and is diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, prompting him to consider ways to secure his family's financial future.

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Spring 2008

Walter Teams Up with Jesse Pinkman

Walter decides to cook methamphetamine and partners with former student Jesse Pinkman to start manufacturing blue meth.

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Spring 2008

First Major Drug Cook in RV

Walter and Jesse cook methamphetamine in the RV in the desert, marking the beginning of their illegal operation.

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Late 2008

Gus Fring Introduced as Drug Distributor

Gustavo Fring approaches Walter and offers a distribution deal for his high-quality blue meth, expanding the drug business significantly.

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Late 2008

Walter's Alias 'Heisenberg' Emerges

Walter adopts the alias 'Heisenberg' as his meth production reputation grows in the drug world.

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Winter 2008

Jane Margolis Dies of Overdose

Jesse's girlfriend Jane overdoses and dies, a crucial emotional turning point for Jesse and Walter.

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Early 2009

Gus Fring Orders the Death of Gale Boetticher

Gus orders the murder of Gale to ensure Walter's indispensability in meth production.

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Early 2009

Mike Ehrmantraut Joins as Enforcer and Cleaner

Mike becomes involved with Walter and Jesse's operation as a fixer and enforcer.

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2009

Walter's Brother-in-Law Hank Schrader Works to Catch 'Heisenberg'

Hank, a DEA agent and Walter's brother-in-law, intensifies efforts to find the mysterious 'Heisenberg.'

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Mid 2010

Walter Kills Gus Fring

Walter orchestrates the explosion that kills Gus Fring, taking control of the meth operation.

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Mid-Late 2010

Walter's Meth Empire Expands

Walter expands his meth production and distribution, becoming a major player in the drug trade.

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Late 2010

Hank Discovers Walter's Secret

Hank finds a copy of Walt Whitman's 'Leaves of Grass' in Walter’s bathroom and realizes Walter is Heisenberg.

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Late 2010

Siege at the White Family Home

Hank confronts Walter, leading to a tense and dangerous standoff.

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Late 2010

Walter's Family Breaks Apart

Walter's criminal activities cause significant rifts in his family relationships.

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Early 2011

Hank is Killed by Neo-Nazi Gang

Hank is murdered by a gang aligned with Walter's enemies during a desert standoff.

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Early 2011

Walter Goes into Hiding

Walter disappears from his family and lives in hiding to avoid law enforcement.

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2011

Walter Returns for Final Confrontation

Walter returns to Albuquerque to settle scores, rescue Jesse, and wrap up loose ends.

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2011

Walter Dies in Final Shootout

Walter is fatally wounded during a shootout after freeing Jesse and destroying the rival gang's operation.