AMC’s critically acclaimed hit Breaking Bad premiered the first of its final eight installments last night after nearly 11 months off the air. Here are the most memorable moments from the highly anticipated episode:
Walt Jr. formally changes his name to Flynn
Bryan Cranston replaced halfway through opening episode with Mark Hamill
Given the opportunity to once again return to active duty, air traffic controller Donald Margolis promptly crashes a 747 into the local high school
Skyler realizes she must live with her choices after hastily deciding to switch to a new supplier of clear coat protectant at the car wash
Family, friends throw quinceañera for Tuco’s niece
Walt and Jesse decide to stop cooking meth, resume cooking meth, stop cooking meth, resume cooking meth
In hopes of making a little extra scratch, Walt starts growing a few pot plants in his closet
Jake Pinkman inducted into National Junior Honor Society
In a clear nod to the show’s chemistry themes, all of the names in the credits contain highlighted symbols from the periodic table of elements
Lively chemotherapy montage
