Creator Vince Gilligan made the deliberate choice to conclude the series after five seasons to ensure the story went out on a high note rather than risking a decline in quality. By the end of its run in 2013, the show had transformed from a cult favorite into a cultural phenomenon, eventually entering the as the most critically acclaimed TV show of all time. Expanding the "Heisenberg" Universe

While digital storefronts occasionally segment the final run of episodes into a sixth season, the definitive answer is:

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Breaking Bad consists of and a total of 62 episodes .

The AMC crime drama consists of five seasons and a total of 62 episodes . Created by Vince Gilligan, the series follows the moral descent of Walter White, a high school chemistry teacher who begins cooking methamphetamine after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis. Season Breakdown

The series Breaking Bad consists of 5 seasons .

To provide a complete picture of the franchise timeline, two associated series exist: