Seven Thirty-Seven" Breaking Bad episode: Episode no. Season 2 Episode 1: Directed by: Bryan Cranston: Written by: J. Roberts: Featured music "They're Going to Take My Thumbs" by Holy Fuck: Cinematography by: Michael Slovis: Editing by: Lynne Willingham: Original air date: March 8, 2009 () Running time: 47 minutes: Guest appearances.