[s1e3] ...and The Bag's In The River -

: Skyler asks Marie about marijuana (secretly suspecting Walt), leading Marie to believe Walt Jr. is the one smoking. This prompts Hank to take Junior on a "scared straight" trip to see a meth addict named Wendy. Thematic Analysis & Symbolism

: This is widely considered the episode where Walt crosses the point of no return. While his first kill (Emilio) was accidental/self-defense in the moment, killing Krazy-8 is his first act of premeditated murder . [S1E3] ...And the Bag's in the River

: Walt is left alone to deal with Krazy-8 (Domingo Molina) after Jesse abandons the house in a drug-induced rage. Walt creates a literal "Pros/Cons" list for killing him, weighing "Judeo-Christian values" against the threat to his family. : Skyler asks Marie about marijuana (secretly suspecting

: Directed by Adam Bernstein and written by series creator Vince Gilligan . Thematic Analysis & Symbolism : This is widely

: At 29 characters, it is the longest title in the series.

: The blood and remains of Emilio being flushed down the toilet serve as a metaphorical "river," disposing of the "cat in the bag". Key Trivia