List of awards and nominations received by Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad is an American drama series that aired on AMC from January 20, 2008, to September 29, 2013. It was nominated for a variety of awards, including 58 Primetime Emmy Awards, 27 Saturn Awards, 20 Writers Guild of America Awards, 16 Television Critics Association Awards, 15 Satellite Awards, 13 Critics' Choice Television Awards, 11 Screen Actors Guild Awards, 7 Golden Globe Awards, 4 Directors Guild of America Awards, and 5 Producers Guild of America Awards. Amongst the wins for the series are 3 Saturn Awards for Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series, 3 Satellite Awards for Best Television Series – Drama, and 2 Peabody Awards.
Several Breaking Bad actors have received acting award nominations. Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, and Anna Gunn are the only actors to win Primetime Emmy Awards, with Cranston winning three consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. "Face Off" and "Ozymandias" are both the most nominated single episodes of the series, receiving nominations for seven awards. The series premiere, "Pilot", received six nominations, winning four, including two Primetime Emmy Awards. "No Más" and "ABQ" are the tied third most nominated episodes, with four. Breaking Bad was nominated for 262 awards and won 110.
Primetime Emmy Awards
Created in 1949, the Primetime Emmy Awards, or simply Emmy, recognizes excellence in the television industry, and corresponds to the Academy Awards, the Tony Award, and the Grammy Award. Because Emmy Awards are given in various sectors of the American television industry, they are presented in annual ceremonies held throughout the year. The Primetime Emmy Award recognizes outstanding work in American primetime entertainment programming, while Creative Arts Emmy Awards are presented in recognition of technical and other similar achievements, commonly awarded to behind-the-scenes personnel such as art directors, costume designers, cinematographers, casting directors, and sound editors.Primetime Emmy Awards
Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Golden Globe Awards
The Golden Globe Awards are awarded annually by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association to honor the best achievements in film and television. Breaking Bad was nominated for a total of seven. The series won two Golden Globes, which were for Bryan Cranston for Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama and Best Television Series – Drama in 2014.| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2011 | Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2012 | Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2013 | Best Television Series – Drama | ||
| 2013 | Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2014 | Best Television Series – Drama | ||
| 2014 | Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2014 | Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries, or Television Film | Aaron Paul |
Screen Actors Guild Awards
The Screen Actors Guild honors its members annually with awards for outstanding acting in film and television. Breaking Bad was nominated for eleven awards, five of which were for Bryan Cranston for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series, winning two of them in 2013 and 2014.| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2010 | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2011 | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2012 | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2012 | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | ||
| 2013 | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2013 | Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series | ||
| 2013 | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | ||
| 2014 | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2014 | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Anna Gunn | |
| 2014 | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | ||
| 2014 | Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series |
Satellite Awards
The Satellite Awards are awarded annually by the International Press Academy to the "best of the entertainment industry". Breaking Bad won eight awards from fifteen nominations, including Best Drama Series in 2009, 2010, and 2014.| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2008 | Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2009 | Best Television Series – Drama | ||
| 2009 | Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2010 | Best Television Series – Drama | ||
| 2010 | Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2010 | Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film | Aaron Paul | |
| 2011 | Best Television Series – Drama | ||
| 2011 | Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2012 | Best Television Series – Drama | ||
| 2012 | Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2012 | Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film | Giancarlo Esposito | |
| 2014 | Best Television Series – Drama | ||
| 2014 | Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2014 | Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film | Aaron Paul | |
| 2014 | Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film | Anna Gunn |
Saturn Awards
The Saturn Awards are awarded annually by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films to honor the top works mainly in science fiction, fantasy, and horror in film, television, and home video. Breaking Bad won twelve awards from twenty-seven nominations, including Best Supporting Actor on Television for Aaron Paul in 2010, 2012, and 2014, making him the only actor to win this award three times.| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2009 | Best Television Presentation | ||
| 2009 | Best Actor on Television | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2010 | Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series | ||
| 2010 | Best Actor on Television | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2010 | Best Actress on Television | Anna Gunn | |
| 2010 | Best Supporting Actor on Television | Aaron Paul | |
| 2010 | Best Guest Starring Role on Television | Raymond Cruz | |
| 2011 | Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series | ||
| 2011 | Best Actor on Television | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2011 | Best Supporting Actor on Television | Dean Norris | |
| 2011 | Best Supporting Actor on Television | Aaron Paul | |
| 2011 | Best Guest Starring Role on Television | Giancarlo Esposito | |
| 2012 | Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series | ||
| 2012 | Best Actor on Television | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2012 | Best Supporting Actor on Television | Aaron Paul | |
| 2012 | Best Supporting Actor on Television | Giancarlo Esposito | |
| 2012 | Best Guest Performer on Television | Steven Bauer | |
| 2012 | Best Guest Performer on Television | Mark Margolis | |
| 2013 | Best Television Presentation | ||
| 2013 | Best Actor on Television | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2013 | Best Supporting Actor on Television | Jonathan Banks | |
| 2013 | Best Supporting Actress on Television | Anna Gunn | |
| 2014 | Best Television Presentation | ||
| 2014 | Best Actor on Television | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2014 | Best Actress on Television | Anna Gunn | |
| 2014 | Best Supporting Actor on Television | Aaron Paul | |
| 2014 | Best Guest Starring Role on Television | Robert Forster |
Critics' Choice Television Awards
The Critics' Choice Television Awards are awarded annually by the Broadcast Television Journalists Association . Breaking Bad won six awards from thirteen nominations, including Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Giancarlo Esposito in 2012.| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2012 | Best Actor in a Drama Series | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2012 | Best Drama Series | ||
| 2012 | Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Giancarlo Esposito | |
| 2012 | Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Aaron Paul | |
| 2012 | Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Anna Gunn | |
| 2013 | Best Actor in a Drama Series | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2013 | Best Drama Series | ||
| 2013 | Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Jonathan Banks | |
| 2013 | Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Anna Gunn | |
| 2014 | Best Actor in a Drama Series | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2014 | Best Drama Series | ||
| 2014 | Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Aaron Paul | |
| 2014 | Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Anna Gunn |
Television Critics Association Awards
The TCA Awards are awarded annually by the Television Critics Association for outstanding achievements in television. Breaking Bad won five awards from sixteen nominations, including Individual Achievement in Drama for Bryan Cranston in 2009.| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2008 | Outstanding New Program | ||
| 2009 | Individual Achievement in Drama | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2009 | Outstanding Achievement in Drama | ||
| 2010 | Individual Achievement in Drama | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2010 | Individual Achievement in Drama | Aaron Paul | |
| 2010 | Outstanding Achievement in Drama | ||
| 2010 | Program of the Year | ||
| 2012 | Individual Achievement in Drama | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2012 | Outstanding Achievement in Drama | ||
| 2012 | Program of the Year | ||
| 2013 | Individual Achievement in Drama | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2013 | Outstanding Achievement in Drama | ||
| 2013 | Program of the Year | ||
| 2014 | Individual Achievement in Drama | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2014 | Outstanding Achievement in Drama | ||
| 2014 | Program of the Year |
Directors Guild of America Awards
The Directors Guild of America Awards are awarded annually by the Directors Guild of America. Breaking Bad was nominated for four awards for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series, winning in 2013 and 2014.| Year | Category | Nominee | Episode | Result |
| 2012 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series | Vince Gilligan | "Face Off" | |
| 2013 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series | Rian Johnson | "Fifty-One" | |
| 2014 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series | Bryan Cranston | "Blood Money" | |
| 2014 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series | Vince Gilligan | "Felina" |
Writers Guild of America Awards
The Writers Guild of America presents annual awards for outstanding achievements in film, television, and radio. Breaking Bad won six awards from twenty nominations, including three consecutive times in 2012, 2013, and 2014.| Year | Category | Nominee | Episode | Result |
| 2009 | Vince Gilligan | "Pilot" | ||
| 2009 | Best Episodic Drama | Patty Lin | "Gray Matter" | |
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| 2010 | Best Episodic Drama | John Shiban | "Phoenix" | |
| 2011 | Best Dramatic Series | |||
| 2011 | Best Episodic Drama | Gennifer Hutchison | "I See You" | |
| 2011 | Best Episodic Drama | George Mastras | "I.F.T." | |
| 2012 | Best Dramatic Series | |||
| 2012 | Best Episodic Drama | Vince Gilligan | "Box Cutter" | |
| 2012 | Best Episodic Drama | Thomas Schnauz and Moira Walley-Beckett | "End Times" | |
| 2013 | Best Dramatic Series | |||
| 2013 | Best Episodic Drama | Gennifer Hutchison | "Buyout" | |
| 2013 | Best Episodic Drama | George Mastras | "Dead Freight" | |
| 2013 | Best Episodic Drama | Sam Catlin | "Fifty-One" | |
| 2013 | Best Episodic Drama | Thomas Schnauz | "Say My Name" | |
| 2014 | Best Dramatic Series | |||
| 2014 | Best Episodic Drama | Thomas Schnauz | "Buried" | |
| 2014 | Best Episodic Drama | Gennifer Hutchison | "Confessions" | |
| 2014 | Best Episodic Drama | Peter Gould | "Granite State" |
American Cinema Editors Awards
PRISM Awards
The PRISM Awards are awarded annually by the Entertainment Industries Council to honor artists for accurate portrayal of substance abuse, addiction, and mental health in entertainment programming. Breaking Bad won three awards from eleven nominations.| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2009 | Best Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline | ||
| 2009 | Best Performance in a Drama Multi-Episode Storyline | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2010 | Best Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline | ||
| 2010 | Best Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline | Aaron Paul | |
| 2010 | Best Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2011 | Best Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline | ||
| 2011 | Best Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline | Aaron Paul | |
| 2011 | Best Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2013 | Best Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline | ||
| 2013 | Best Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline | Aaron Paul | |
| 2013 | Best Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline | Bryan Cranston |
IGN Awards
Other awards
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Work | Result |
| 2014 | ADG Excellence in Production Design Award | One-Hour Single Camera Television Series | Mark Freeborn | "Felina" | |
| 2008 | AFI Awards | Best Television Program of the Year | Season 1 | ||
| 2010 | AFI Awards | Best Television Program of the Year | Season 3 | ||
| 2011 | AFI Awards | Best Television Program of the Year | Season 4 | ||
| 2012 | AFI Awards | Best Television Program of the Year | Season 5 | ||
| 2013 | AFI Awards | Best Television Program of the Year | Season 5 | ||
| 2010 | Artios Awards | Outstanding Achievement in Casting: Television Series – Drama | Sharon Bialy and Sherry Thomas | ||
| 2012 | Artios Awards | Outstanding Achievement in Casting: Television Series – Drama | Sharon Bialy and Sherry Thomas | ||
| 2015 | Artios Awards | Outstanding Achievement in Casting: Television Series – Drama | Sharon Bialy and Sherry Thomas | ||
| 2014 | British Academy Television Awards | Best International Programme | Vince Gilligan, Mark Johnson, George Mastras, Sam Catlin | ||
| 2014 | British Academy Television Awards | Radio Times Audience Award | |||
| 2012 | Cinema Audio Society Awards | Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television Series | "Face Off" | ||
| 2013 | Cinema Audio Society Awards | Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television Series – One Hour | "Dead Freight" | ||
| 2014 | Cinema Audio Society Awards | Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television Series – One Hour | "Felina" | ||
| 2014 | Costume Designers Guild Award | Outstanding Contemporary Television Series | Jennifer Bryan | ||
| 2010 | Edgar Allan Poe Awards | Best Television Episode Teleplay | George Mastras | "Grilled" | |
| 2011 | Edgar Allan Poe Awards | Best Television Episode Teleplay | Vince Gilligan | "Full Measure" | |
| 2011 | Edgar Allan Poe Awards | Best Television Episode Teleplay | Vince Gilligan | "No Mas" | |
| 2013 | Golden Nymph Awards | Best International Drama TV Series | |||
| 2013 | Golden Nymph Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series | Bryan Cranston | ||
| 2013 | Golden Nymph Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series | Anna Gunn | ||
| 2012 | Golden Reel Awards | Best Sound Editing in Television – Short Form: Sound Effects and Foley | "Face Off" | ||
| 2014 | Golden Reel Awards | Best Sound Editing in Television – Short Form: Sound Effects and Foley | Nick Forshager | "Felina" | |
| 2014 | Golden Reel Awards | Best Sound Editing in Television – Short Form: Dialogue & ADR | Nick Forshager and Kathryn Madsen | "To'hajiilee" | |
| 2010 | Humanitas Prize | 60 Minute Category | J. Roberts and Vince Gilligan | "Peekaboo" | |
| 2014 | Kerrang! Awards | Best TV Show | |||
| 2013 | Las Vegas Film Critics Society | Best DVD | The Complete Series | ||
| 2014 | Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards | Best Contemporary Make-Up – Episodic Television | Tarra D. Day and Sheila Trujillo | ||
| 2014 | Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards | Best Contemporary Hair Styling – Episodic Television | Geordie Sheffer and Carmen L. Jones | ||
| 2008 | Peabody Awards | Area of Excellence | |||
| 2014 | Peabody Awards | Area of Excellence | |||
| 2009 | PEN Center USA West Literary Awards | Best Teleplay | George Mastras | "Crazy Handful of Nothin'" | |
| 2010 | PEN Center USA West Literary Awards | Best Teleplay | John Shiban | "Phoenix" | |
| 2010 | PEN Center USA West Literary Awards | Best Teleplay | Moira Walley-Beckett | "Over" | |
| 2013 | People's Choice Awards | Favorite Series We Miss Most | |||
| 2013 | People's Choice Awards | Favorite TV Anti-Hero | Walter White | ||
| 2010 | Producers Guild of America Awards | Television Producer of the Year Award in Episodic Drama | |||
| 2011 | Producers Guild of America Awards | Television Producer of the Year Award in Episodic Drama | |||
| 2013 | Producers Guild of America Awards | Television Producer of the Year Award in Episodic Drama | |||
| 2014 | Producers Guild of America Awards | Television Producer of the Year Award in Episodic Drama | |||
| 2015 | Producers Guild of America Awards | Television Producer of the Year Award in Episodic Drama | |||
| 2012 | Visual Effects Society Award | Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Broadcast Program | Bruce Branit, Wener Hahnlein, Greg Nicotero, William Powloski | "Face Off" | |
| 2013 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actor 17–21 | RJ Mitte |