The best episode directed by Greg Nicotero is "No Sanctuary", rated 9.208/10 from 142 user votes. It was "written by Scott M. Gimple". "No Sanctuary" aired on 10/12/2014 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Walk with Us".
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
Negan helps the Whisperers and Alpha launch an attack against the Hilltop.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Nicole Mirante-Matthews
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
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: Seth Hoffman
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
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
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
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
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
Connie and Virgil hide in a house; Pope tests Daryl's loyalty; Kelly searches for Connie.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Kevin Deiboldt
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
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
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
Maggie learns a survival tactic from Negan; Eugene's group clears walkers; Daryl hunts with Leah.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Julia Ruchman
The group unmasks a disturbing and dangerous new threat. An escaped captive revisits his past.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Corey Reed
Survivors rely on brutality and faith.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Nichole Beattie
Rick and the group are as close to an ideal life as possible at the prison.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Scott M. Gimple
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
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
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: Matthew Negrete
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
Rick struggles after another loss; Michonne is suspicious of the Governor.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Angela Kang
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
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
The communities join forces in the last stand against the Saviors as all-out war unfolds.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Scott M. Gimple