Breaking Bad is a rare TV show that continued to get better and better as the show progressed, with many of the series' best episodes appearing toward the end. Breaking Bad ran for 5 seasons, and 62 episodes between 2008 and 2013. The story follows Walter White, a chemistry teacher who receives a terminal diagnosis and worries about how he can provide for his family past his death. Knowing his time is limited, and hoping to make the most money fast, he turns to the drug trade, applying his chemistry knowledge to create his own, high-quality product.