Breaking Bad season 2 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Walter and Jesse face tension with Tuco, who's impressed with their blue meth. Walter calculates he needs $737,000 for his family's future. A violent incident at Tuco's hints at his unstable nature. At home, Skyler grows concerned about Walter's mysterious behavior. The duo's paranoia about Tuco escalates, leading them to plan his demise using ricin. Meanwhile, family tensions rise as Hank tries to mediate between Skyler and Marie. A crime scene involving Tuco's associates adds to the urgency, culminating in Walter's abrupt departure with Jesse, fearing Tuco's retaliation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is the meth that Walter and Jesse produce?
Blue.
Who is Tuco?
Tuco is a drug dealer who Walter and Jesse are working with.
What does Walter calculate as the total amount of money he needs?
$737,000.
How many more drug deals do Walter and Jesse plan to do?
11 more deals.
What happens during the violent incident at Tuco's?
Tuco severely beats one of his men.
What is Walter's wife's name?
Skyler.
Why are Jesse and Walter paranoid?
They fear Tuco might harm them.
What poison do Walter and Jesse plan to use against Tuco?
Ricin.
How do they plan to deliver the ricin to Tuco?
By lacing a sample of meth with ricin.
Who has a conflict with Skyler in the episode?
Marie, Skyler's sister.
What is Hank's relationship to Walter?
Hank is Walter's brother-in-law.
What does Hank find at the crime scene?
The bodies of two of Tuco's associates.
How did one of Tuco's associates die at the crime scene?
Accidentally crushed by a shifting stack of items.
What does Jesse tell Walter at the end of the episode?
Tuco is likely coming after them.
Why does Walter leave his house abruptly?
To escape with Jesse from Tuco.