S01E05 · EP 5
Gray Matter
Episode DNA
13 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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13 scenes · our breakdown
1 ▸ 00:04Jesse applies for a job but discovers it is a sign-spinner position.
00:04–04:06humiliation · dealWalt and Skyler arrive at Elliott's birthday party feeling out of place.
04:06–07:57social_rule_violation · humiliation
3 ▸ 07:57Walt is reminded of his past success and embarrassed by questions about his teaching.
07:57–14:15humiliation · secret_exposedWalt angrily accuses Skyler of telling Elliott about his cancer.
14:15–17:46betrayalJesse shows Badger the RV and chemistry equipment for cooking meth.
17:46–20:50deal · obsessionJunior tries to buy beer but approaches an off-duty cop.
20:50–24:50social_rule_violation · coincidenceSkyler reveals that Walt, not Junior, has been smoking pot.
24:50–25:32misunderstanding · secret_exposedJesse dumps a cloudy batch of meth, wanting to replicate Walter's pure glass.
25:32–26:12obsession · escalationBadger attacks Jesse for wasting pseudo, and Jesse kicks him out.
28:07–28:24violence · betrayal
11 ▸ 28:24The family confronts Walt about his cancer treatment refusal.
28:24–40:53humiliationWalt changes his mind and agrees to undergo treatment.
40:53–41:37deal · confessionWalt and Skyler visit a cancer clinic to arrange treatment.
41:37–44:16deal · negotiationWalt falsely claims his insurance covers treatment to avoid charity.
44:16–47:06lie · secret_exposedSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2008-02-24
- Overall
- #5
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- Viewers
- 0.97M (US)
- Pace
- 78 words/min · 119 questions