After much anticipation, Breaking Bad finally made its return on Sunday for the final season premiere.
The AMC drama, starring Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston, hit a series record with 5.9 million viewers. From parody videos and teasers leading up to the premiere, fans were ready for Walt and Hank to make their appearance. The excitement was evident, especially with Paul’s own countdown to the big day on his Twitter account.
Along with Paul, below are some of the top tweets from Breaking Bad‘s season premiere.
Hey @aaronpaul_8 lets do meth and watch together tonight?
— Zach Braff (@zachbraff) August 11, 2013
“@zachbraff: Hey @aaronpaul_8 lets do meth and watch together tonight?” Come over! I just made cookies. #BreakingBad
— Aaron Paul (@aaronpaul_8) August 11, 2013
Just told the barista to tread lightly on the foam. #BreakingBad #HelloCarol #SpaceBlueberries
— Damon Lindelof (@DamonLindelof) August 12, 2013
This is my “BREAKING BAD IS ON TONIGHT, AND I STILL HAVE 3 EPISODES LEFT BEFORE I CAN WATCH IT” face http://t.co/1aIp1pPtDl
— Rihanna (@rihanna) August 12, 2013
If you didn’t see breaking bad tonight, tomorrow you better take your spoilers like a man
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) August 12, 2013
In the pilot script for Breaking Bad, Walt grew pot/marijuana, but AMC didn’t want people ODing & dying every episode. @drsanjaygupta
— rob delaney (@robdelaney) August 12, 2013
Quick, someone recap 5th season of breaking bad for me! I have 17 mins until season 6 starts & I’m struggling to remember. cc: @aaronpaul_8
— Danielle Fishel (@daniellefishel) August 12, 2013
I’d like to thank my 21 million followers for all of your love and support, and for not spoiling what happened on #BreakingBad.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) August 12, 2013
Coming in September… #JokingBad #BreakingBad #TalkingBad #LateNight pic.twitter.com/BE9xAChzNf
— jimmy fallon (@jimmyfallon) August 12, 2013
#BreakingBad tomorrow night! @JustinMikita has been catching up on all 5 seasons like it’s his job. It’s @aaronpaul_8 & @BryanCranston 24/7
Just stocked up on Los Pollos Hermanos chicken & precursor. Heisenberg says yes. “@BreakingBad_AMC @DanGheesling you ready to cook tonight?”
— Dan Gheesling (@DanGheesling) August 11, 2013
Spoiler Alert: @BreakingBad_AMC final season begins with a skateboarding scene, as all epic series should.
— Tony Hawk (@tonyhawk) August 12, 2013
#BreakingBad Wow. Dude… Wow.
— James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) August 12, 2013
