High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! "Box Cutter" is the fourth season premiere episode of the American television drama series Breaking Bad, and the 34th overall episode of the series. It originally aired on AMC in the United States on July 17, 2011. In the episode, Walter and Jesse face repercussions from Gus for having killed Gale during the previous season. Meanwhile, Skyler breaks into Walter`s condominium while investigating his sudden disappearance, and Marie struggles to help Hank recover from his injuries. Written by series creator Vince Gilligan and directed by Adam Bernstein, "Box Cutter" was the first original Breaking Bad episode in 13 months.