The 10 Best Hoodies Worn By Jesse Pinkman In Breaking Bad Ranked

For almost 100 years, the hooded sweatshirt has been a hallmark of American fashion. Hooded garments have existed for centuries, but the modern hoodie was invented by Champion in the 1930s as practical workwear for the long, bitterly cold winters in upstate New York (per The New York Times). Since its utilitarian inception, the hoodie has become a staple item in the wardrobes of everybody from college students displaying their school spirit to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg displaying his brazen disregard for the fashion rules of big business.

The hoodie owes its 21st-century ubiquity to its adoption by pioneers in the burgeoning hip-hop scene in 1970s New York. It would later become the uniform of other subcultures such as skateboarding and hardcore punk music in the 1980s and 90s. While today the garment is worn by everyone from supermodels in high-end fashion shows to New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick during playoff games, the garment still retains some of that original outsider status. According to the New York Times, the garment's "sinister appeal" has cemented its association with the "us-against-the-world" underdog mentality. This association makes it the perfect wardrobe item for the character of Jesse Pinkman.

Yes, technically the yellow outfits worn by Gus Fring's chemists aren't hoodies, but hazmat suits. These synthetic rubber garments first appear in Season 3, Episode 6 during Walt's first cook with Gale, and one is first worn by Jesse in Episode 8 of the same season. They appear numerous times throughout the final three seasons of "Breaking Bad" and are one of the more iconic outfits in the entire franchise.

Despite being more of a safety outfit than a casual one, these coveralls deserve at least a mention here. They zip up like a hoodie, and they have hoods like a hoodie. They're also one of Jesse's most frequently worn outfits, and he even wears one casually while sharing a beer with Walt in Season 5, Episode 3. They're remarkably versatile too. You can wear them formally with matching gloves and respirators for their stated purpose, but you can also tie the sleeves around your waist for a more relaxed look. As if that weren't enough, the suits can be inflated with air for an impromptu Michelin Man costume. Hoodie or not, these safety suits are worthy of inclusion on this list.

This hoodie makes an appearance in "Breaking Bad" Season 3, Episode 8. Jesse has just replaced Walt's former lab assistant Gale Boetticher (David Costabile) and is exploring the new super lab set-up while waiting for his partner to return from the hospital, where his brother-in-law, DEA agent Hank Schrader (Dean Norris), is in critical condition.

The hoodie design is simple and unmistakable, covered with different black and white dollar bills. What's interesting about this hoodie is that it might not actually belong to Jesse. He arrives at the lab earlier in the episode wearing a completely different yellow hoodie, and he doesn't seem to leave the lab before donning the dollar bill hoodie. Perhaps the hoodie secretly belongs to Gus or Victor. It could even be Walt's emergency lab sweatshirt.

Regardless of the hoodie's owner or how it managed to arrive at the lab, it's a Jesse Pinkman hoodie through and through. When you start a new, high-paying job, you want a hoodie that lets everybody know that your mind's on your money, and your money's on your mind. This sweatshirt is perfect for that task. The monochrome cash is understated while also demonstrating the wearer's dedication to the grind.

Jesse first dons this sweatshirt in "Breaking Bad" Season 3, Episode 9 for his money laundering lesson with Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) at a nail salon. Later in the same episode, he wears it to one of his Narcotics Anonymous meetings.

Another hoodie with a lot to look at, this grey zip-up sweatshirt has two distinct designs. On the right sleeve is a repeated series of diamonds with a black and white Prince of Wales check pattern. On the opposite sleeve is a yellow sword running down the length of the arm, covered with intersecting black acanthus leaves in a complex curving pattern. According to Zhki's Gallery, the acanthus leaf symbolizes "immortality –- rebirth –- longevity and healing," making it the perfect accent for Jesse's hoodie as he tries to move beyond the violence of his past and heal from the trauma he's endured.

This hoodie is an excellent choice for a variety of situations. Sometimes the days are packed, and you need a stylish selection appropriate for both nail salon legal consultations and support group meetings. Not too flashy, but still displaying a touch of flair, this hoodie will give you the comfort you need to unpack your past, and the touch of class and sophistication for taking meetings with your attorney

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This unique garment appears only once across all episodes of "Breaking Bad" during Season 3. As Jesse mourns the death of Jane, his wardrobe shifts from the vibrant, eye-catching hoodies from the earlier episodes into a much more muted color pallet. This hybrid hoodie pops up in Season 3, Episode 3, when Jesse calls Jane's phone repeatedly just to hear her voice again.

This is an interesting sweatshirt. It's part hoodie, part cardigan, and all style. Replacing the zipper with some stately buttons, the cardigoodie, as we'll call it, combines the poise and sophistication of the cardigan with the comfort and familiarity of the hoodie. Jesse's turned a corner in his life at this point, and this garment reflects where he's been while also lighting the way for where he's headed. The unique article of clothing is dark grey with some navy-blue stripes and diamonds to give it a slight pattern.

When you need to present yourself as a changed man without sacrificing the familiarity of your old wardrobe, the cardigoodie is a great place to start. This mashup top is perfect for staring pensively out the window at twilight and pining for the simpler times of yesteryear.

The final hoodie worn by Jesse Pinkman in "Breaking Bad," this piece first shows up in Season 5, Episode 11 when Jesse and Saul drive out to the desert to meet with Walt after Jesse's arrest. Jesse continues to wear the hoodie for the following three episodes until his imprisonment by Uncle Jack's gang in Episode 14. This William Jacket brand sweatshirt is black with an abstract red design across the shoulders and upper chest.

The hoodie is stylish and symbolic of the journey Jesse has been on across the past five seasons. According to Slate, one of Jesse's signature colors is red. It's the color of the first hoodie we see him wear in Season 1, the color of his car, and the color of multiple hoodies and t-shirts he wears. As Jesse is pulled further into Walt's orbit and away from the person he was at the beginning of the show, red appears less and less frequently, until, by the end of the show, he wears almost entirely black with only the barest hint of red. He hasn't completely lost touch with himself, but the Jesse that remains is completely changed.

A top-shelf selection from Season 2 of "Breaking Bad," this Volcom number first appears when Jesse is unwillingly moved out of his aunt's house and calls Walt to ask if he can crash at the White residence in Season 2, Episode 4. This hoodie's got a lot to look at. The most prominent design is a yellow pyramid, with a winged Eye of Providence at the top and talons gripping arrows and an olive branch at the base — a mashup of the two seals on the back of the $1 bill. The hood also zips all the way up — although Jesse never takes advantage of this feature — and is decorated with eyes and a mouth full of sharp teeth.

With this hoodie, the more you look, the more there is to see. It's a true statement piece; a sweatshirt that'll turn heads as you scooter around Albuquerque looking for a place to crash. Warm enough to keep you comfy if you're forced to sleep in an RV, and soft enough to provide comfort after your housing situation goes rotten, this hoodie's only negative is that the white fabric is susceptible to staining should you fall through the roof of a porta-potty. Nonetheless, this is our choice for Jesse Pinkman's best hoodie in "Breaking Bad."