Breaking Bad watch order
Breaking Bad shows in order, release and chronological. Updated October 20, 2026.
Watch Breaking Bad (2008 to 2013) first, then El Camino (2019), then Better Call Saul (2015 to 2022). Better Call Saul is mostly a prequel, but its present-day scenes take place after Breaking Bad, so it lands hardest last.
How to watch Breaking Bad in order: the full guide
All 3 films and series in the Breaking Bad franchise, in release order and in chronological (story) order. The first in release order is Breaking Bad (2008); the first in chronological order is Better Call Saul (set in 2002 onward).
Release order
- Breaking Bad (Series, 2008): Walter White's story; the place to start.
- Better Call Saul (Series, 2015): Jimmy McGill becomes Saul Goodman; mostly a prequel, best watched last.
- El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (Movie, 2019): Jesse Pinkman right after the finale.
Chronological order
- Better Call Saul (set in 2002 onward): Jimmy McGill becomes Saul Goodman; mostly a prequel, best watched last.
- Breaking Bad (set in 2008–2010): Walter White's story; the place to start.
- El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (set in 2010): Jesse Pinkman right after the finale.
Common questions
What order should I watch the Breaking Bad shows in?
Watch Breaking Bad (2008 to 2013) first, then El Camino (2019), then Better Call Saul (2015 to 2022). Better Call Saul is mostly a prequel, but its present-day scenes take place after Breaking Bad, so it lands hardest last.
How many Breaking Bad movies and shows are there?
There are 3 titles in the Breaking Bad franchise: 1 film and 2 series, released from 2008 to 2019.
How long does it take to watch all the Breaking Bad shows?
About 105 hours for all 3 titles, counting every episode.
What is the first Breaking Bad title in chronological order?
Better Call Saul, set in 2002 onward. In release order the first is Breaking Bad (2008).