9.2/10142 votes#1 - No Sanctuary
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 10/12/2014
We learn the true motives of the Terminans as Rick and the group find themselves in a vulnerable situation.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Scott M. Gimple
9.0/10117 votes#2 - Conquer
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 3/29/2015
Daryl finds trouble while on a run; Rick and the group feel like outsiders in Alexandria, where trouble approaches the gates.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Scott M. Gimple
9.0/10126 votes#3 - No Way Out
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 2/14/2016
While trying to escape Alexandria, Rick and his group meet trouble when sudden noise draws walkers towards them with what could be fatal consequences.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Seth Hoffman
9.0/1073 votes#4 - Walk with Us
Season 10 Episode 12 - Aired 3/15/2020
Negan helps the Whisperers and Alpha launch an attack against the Hilltop.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Nicole Mirante-Matthews
8.9/1064 votes#5 - A Certain Doom
Season 10 Episode 16 - Aired 10/4/2020
The final battle against Beta and his allies is at its peak. Aaron and Alden find themselves in a predicament.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: N/A
8.9/10122 votes#6 - JSS
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 10/18/2015
When it appears that things are starting to normalize in the settlement, a new problem arises for the Alexandrians.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Scott M. Gimple
8.9/1069 votes#7 - Rest in Peace
Season 11 Episode 24 - Aired 11/20/2022
Daryl and Carol rush Judith to the hospital; Rosita, Eugene, and Gabriel search for Coco; Maggie and Negan take arms against Pamela; the heroes assemble for one last stand.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: N/A
8.8/10125 votes#8 - Judge, Jury, Executioner
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 3/4/2012
Rick sides with Shane causing Dale to worry that the group is losing its humanity; Carl's actions have unintended consequences.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Angela Kang
8.8/10113 votes#9 - Remember
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 3/1/2015
The group has a difficult time molding to a new lifestyle, forcing them to consider whether they can be the people they once were.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Channing Powell
8.8/1036 votes#10 - On the Inside
Season 11 Episode 6 - Aired 9/26/2021
Connie and Virgil hide in a house; Pope tests Daryl's loyalty; Kelly searches for Connie.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Kevin Deiboldt
8.7/10124 votes#11 - This Sorrowful Life
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 3/24/2013
Rick and the group are faced with a serious problem. If they want a truce with the Governor, they will have to make a huge sacrifice.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Scott M. Gimple
8.7/10114 votes#12 - Not Tomorrow Yet
Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 3/6/2016
Rick and the group realize the only way to maintain the peace of Alexandria is to fight a new enemy. This time, though, our group might be outmatched.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Seth Hoffman
8.7/1086 votes#13 - What Comes After
Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/2018
Rick is forced to face the past as he struggles to maintain the safety of the communities and protect the future he and Carl envisioned.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Scott M. Gimple
8.6/10118 votes#14 - Us
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 3/23/2014
Survivors rely on brutality and faith.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Nichole Beattie
8.6/1033 votes#15 - Promises Broken
Season 11 Episode 7 - Aired 10/3/2021
Maggie learns a survival tactic from Negan; Eugene's group clears walkers; Daryl hunts with Leah.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Julia Ruchman
8.6/1078 votes#16 - Adaptation
Season 9 Episode 9 - Aired 2/10/2019
The group unmasks a disturbing and dangerous new threat. An escaped captive revisits his past.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Corey Reed
8.5/10128 votes#17 - 30 Days Without an Accident
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 10/13/2013
Rick and the group are as close to an ideal life as possible at the prison.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Scott M. Gimple
8.5/10121 votes#18 - After
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 2/9/2014
As Rick deals with old wounds, members of the prison have to come to terms with their new environment and ask themselves if survival alone is enough.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Robert Kirkman
8.5/10184 votes#19 - The Day Will Come When You Won't Be
Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 10/23/2016
Rick and his group kneel helplessly before Negan and the Saviors. What Negan does will haunt those who survive forever.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Scott M. Gimple
8.5/1077 votes#20 - The Storm
Season 9 Episode 16 - Aired 3/31/2019
In the aftermath of an overwhelming loss, the communities must brave a ferocious blizzard; as one group deals with an enemy from within, another is forced to make a life or death decision.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Angela Kang
8.4/10125 votes#21 - Say the Word
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 11/11/2012
Rick struggles after another loss; Michonne is suspicious of the Governor.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Angela Kang
8.4/10137 votes#22 - First Time Again
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 10/11/2015
Rick and the group are still having trouble assimilating into Alexandria. Will a new threat bring them closer together or drive them further apart?
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Scott M. Gimple
8.4/1039 votes#23 - Lockdown
Season 11 Episode 17 - Aired 10/2/2022
Daryl and Negan rush to the Commonwealth to stop Hornsby from going after their families. Pamela deals with protestors demanding justice for Sebastian's crimes. Mercer needs Rosita's help to fight a swarm.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Julia Ruchman
8.4/1086 votes#24 - The Key
Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 3/18/2018
Hilltop's leadership faces a difficult dilemma after the arrival of unexpected visitors. Rick comes face to face with an adversary.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Channing Powell
8.3/10115 votes#25 - What Happened and What's Going On
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 2/8/2015
After all the recent trials the group has faced, a slight detour might prove to be the solution they've been looking for.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Scott M. Gimple
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"No Sanctuary" is the best rated episode directed by Greg Nicotero. It scored 9.208/10 based on 142 votes. It was written by Scott M. Gimple. It aired on 10/12/2014 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Conquer".