Breaking In: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

FOX | Season Premiere Date: April 6, 2011

Starring: Bret Harrison, Odette Yustman, Trevor Moore

Summary: Christian Slater is Oz, the owner of a security firm, who hires the college student who tried to hack into his school's systems to join his team of security experts.

Creator: Adam F. Goldberg and Seth Gordon

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E7. 21.0 Jump Street
Air Date: May 17, 2011
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S1:E6. Breaking Out
Air Date: May 11, 2011
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S1:E5. Take the Movie and Run
Air Date: May 4, 2011

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Ken Tucker

Apr 5, 2011

With its debonair, jump-cut editing, Breaking In is a vigorously original, joke-packed bit of fun that could develop into something special. I'm serious, my Wookiee. Read full review

Paige Wiser

Apr 6, 2011

The pace is so fast that, like a good party, you might forget everything that's happened even before it's over. That's the sign of top-notch disposable entertainment. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Apr 5, 2011

It's a happy mix, a breezy, playful half-hour that has the potential to open up into something special. Only time will tell if Breaking In can break out. Read full review

Robert Bianco

Apr 5, 2011

The show's attempt to turn Oz's "I'll allow it" into a catchphrase is a bit tiresome, but otherwise, the characters and the plot twists combine to make the time pass painlessly. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Apr 5, 2011

Although Harrison's baffled newcomer, Slater's mysterious honcho and the elaborate CalTech-style pranks have potential, there's cause to fear the gizmo-driven plots will become repetitive quickly. And while the pilot is fast-paced--with rapid-fire flashes to visual gags, almost like one of Seth MacFarlane's animated Fox comedies--it's not like the nerd-spy-girl template has enabled "Chuck" to hack its way into the hearts of Nielsen viewers (or at least, their peoplemeters). Read full review

Matt Roush

Apr 6, 2011

This isn't a terrible show, because that might make it memorable. Instead, it falls into that category of being fairly clever without really being funny or all that amusing. Read full review

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Apr 5, 2011

This series is a complete mis-fire. There are no relatable characters, every joke's a dud and Slater seems to have no earthly idea what's befallen him. Read full review

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breakinginfanco

Apr 15, 2011

From my point of view this episode is awesome and it's pretty original,i mean i didn't see any serial like this before and i believe the it will be a success.The pilot episode and 2nd were very entertaining.I hope they will have more than one season.I saw those episodes on http://breakinginfan.com/

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dogboy

May 12, 2011

When I first saw this show I liked it but didn't think it had longevity. After watching the 5th episode last night, it just keeps getting funnier and I am now really starting to like it. I don't particularly like Christian Slater's character Oz very much, nor the main character but all theWhen I first saw this show I liked it but didn't think it had longevity. After watching the 5th episode last night, it just keeps getting funnier and I am now really starting to like it. I don't particularly like Christian Slater's character Oz very much, nor the main character but all the supporting roles are great. Would also like to see a bit more character development and wish the episodes were a bit longer.… Expand

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VaVa_Reviews

May 11, 2011

Breaking In is a funny show, i like it, it is sad that it is getting canceled, but each episode is unique and worth watching, its really funny and i can't wait for the season finale, Oz is great

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chrischance

Apr 7, 2011

Promising show, chemistry between characters (BOOM! goes the dynamite!) is good and i am glad to see Christian Slater back on TV. I hope this one is to stay

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MovieDork

Jul 5, 2011

You know what, I liked this show. I'm a fan of Bret Harrison's from "Reaper", I'm a huge fan of Odette Yustman's from "October Road", and Christian Slater? Come on. His character Oz is almost the same as his character from "Kuffs"! Fox cancelled this show just like they have so many otherYou know what, I liked this show. I'm a fan of Bret Harrison's from "Reaper", I'm a huge fan of Odette Yustman's from "October Road", and Christian Slater? Come on. His character Oz is almost the same as his character from "Kuffs"! Fox cancelled this show just like they have so many other great shows...too soon.… Expand

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martinex

Apr 9, 2011

Great cast. The writing seems to rely on silly catch phrases (and not even original ones). The entire agency seems to exist mostly to impress the new guy. I did enjoy the pranks (although they were a bit elaborate) and I am a Chistian Slater fan. Here's hoping this was just a case ofGreat cast. The writing seems to rely on silly catch phrases (and not even original ones). The entire agency seems to exist mostly to impress the new guy. I did enjoy the pranks (although they were a bit elaborate) and I am a Chistian Slater fan. Here's hoping this was just a case of trying too hard the first time out.… Expand

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Fazered

May 18, 2011

I was really hoping for something from this show but after 7 episodes I give up. Ridiculous can be great and I often love it but this is the other type of ridiculous. The plot conceits are forced and clichÃ©d. The story lines can be seen a mile off and the chemistry just doesn'tI was really hoping for something from this show but after 7 episodes I give up. Ridiculous can be great and I often love it but this is the other type of ridiculous. The plot conceits are forced and clichÃ©d. The story lines can be seen a mile off and the chemistry just doesn't work. It's not believable even if you take into account the fantasy reality setting. Poor.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

48
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: March 6, 2012
Season 1

54
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: April 6, 2011
- tbd
  S1:E7. 21.0 Jump Street
  Air Date: May 17, 2011
- tbd
  S1:E6. Breaking Out
  Air Date: May 11, 2011
- tbd
  S1:E5. Take the Movie and Run
  Air Date: May 4, 2011
- tbd
  S1:E4. White on White on White
  Air Date: April 27, 2011
- tbd
  S1:E3. Need for Speed
  Air Date: April 20, 2011
- tbd
  S1:E2. 'Tis Better to Have Loved and Flossed
  Air Date: April 13, 2011
- tbd
  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: April 6, 2011