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The Best Episodes of Fear the Walking Dead

Every episode of Fear the Walking Dead ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Fear the Walking Dead!

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What did the world look like as it was transforming into the horrifying apocalypse depicted in "The Walking Dead"? This spin-off set in Los Angeles, following new characters as they face the beginning of the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Fear the Walking Dead Season 6 Episode 1 - The End Is the Beginning
    8.4/10(4603 votes)

    #1 - The End Is the Beginning

    S6:E1

    Mortally wounded Morgan must decide whether to help a desperate stranger while a mysterious bounty hunter tries to finish what Ginny couldn't.

    Director:Michael Satrazemis
    Writers:Ian B. Goldberg, Andrew Chambliss

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  2. Fear the Walking Dead Season 1 Episode 6 - The Good Man
    8.3/10(8111 votes)

    #2 - The Good Man

    S1:E6

    As civil unrest grows, and the dead take over, Travis and Madison try to devise ways to protect their families.

    Director:Stefan Schwartz
    Writers:Dave Erickson, Robert Kirkman

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  3. Fear the Walking Dead Season 2 Episode 14 - Wrath
    8.2/10(4868 votes)

    #3 - Wrath

    S2:E14

    Travis is thrown off by new refugees; Nick must decide if he's going to stay at the Colonia with Luciana or leave.

    Director:Stefan Schwartz
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Fear the Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 4 - 100
    8.2/10(4742 votes)

    #4 - 100

    S3:E4

    A mysterious character searches for purpose and soon becomes tied to the struggle over a key resource in the apocalypse.

    Director:Alex Garcia Lopez
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Fear the Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 12 - Brother's Keeper
    8.2/10(4258 votes)

    #5 - Brother's Keeper

    S3:E12

    Nick and Jake set out to handle a delicate situation; the Ranch prepares for a threat greater than any they've faced before.

    Director:Alrick Riley
    Writer:Wes Brown

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  6. Fear the Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 16 - Sleigh Ride
    8.2/10(4321 votes)

    #6 - Sleigh Ride

    S3:E16

    Madison faces a horrifying revelation.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Fear the Walking Dead Season 6 Episode 4 - The Key
    8.2/10(3607 votes)

    #7 - The Key

    S6:E4

    John is settling in as one of Virginia's rangers when a mysterious death sends him on an investigation that makes him question everything he thought about himself.

    Director:Ron Underwood
    Writer:David Johnson

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  8. Fear the Walking Dead Season 6 Episode 9 - Things Left to Do
    8.2/10(3391 votes)

    #8 - Things Left to Do

    S6:E9

    Ginny and Morgan have a standoff—but this time Ginny is outgunned.

    Director:Michael Satrazemis
    Writer:Nick Bernardone

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  9. Fear the Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 8 - Children of Wrath
    8.1/10(4372 votes)

    #9 - Children of Wrath

    S3:E8

    Madison must negotiate the terms of an agreement in the midst of ranch-wide turmoil. Nick and Alicia challenge their mother's motives.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Fear the Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 13 - This Land is Your Land
    8.1/10(4297 votes)

    #10 - This Land is Your Land

    S3:E13

    With the Ranchers trapped and without hope, Alicia is thrust into a position of leadership where she's forced to make life-changing decisions.

    Director:Meera Menon
    Writer:Suzanne Heathcote

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  11. Fear the Walking Dead Season 4 Episode 1 - What's Your Story?
    8.1/10(5177 votes)

    #11 - What's Your Story?

    S4:E1

    A lone traveler’s wearying journey is interrupted by new acquaintances, some who become friend, others who become foe.

    Director:John Polson
    Writers:Ian B. Goldberg, Andrew Chambliss, Scott M. Gimple

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  12. Fear the Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 1 - Eye of the Beholder
    8.0/10(4910 votes)

    #12 - Eye of the Beholder

    S3:E1

    The Clark family find themselves in a dire predicament. They must work together to discover a path to safety.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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  13. Fear the Walking Dead Season 4 Episode 5 - Laura
    8.0/10(4329 votes)

    #13 - Laura

    S4:E5

    The arrival of a wounded visitor in John Dorie's life forces him to change his ways.

    Director:Michael Satrazemis
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Fear the Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 15 - Things Bad Begun
    7.9/10(3831 votes)

    #14 - Things Bad Begun

    S3:E15

    Strand's motives are made clear when Nick discovers a new threat descending on the dam.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Fear the Walking Dead Season 4 Episode 3 - Good Out Here
    7.9/10(4266 votes)

    #15 - Good Out Here

    S4:E3

    Madison and Morgan try to help Nick find inner peace. A quest for revenge exacts its toll on the group.

    Director:Dan Liu
    Writer:Shintaro Shimosawa

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  16. Fear the Walking Dead Season 6 Episode 3 - Alaska
    7.9/10(3646 votes)

    #16 - Alaska

    S6:E3

    Al and Dwight go rogue on a recon mission for Ginny to follow a lead thought lost, but Al must choose between what she has now and what she's chasing.

    Director:Colman Domingo
    Writer:Mallory Westfall

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  17. Fear the Walking Dead Season 6 Episode 6 - Bury Her Next to Jasper's Leg
    7.9/10(3300 votes)

    #17 - Bury Her Next to Jasper's Leg

    S6:E6

    A deadly explosion in the oil fields sends June on a mission to save as many lives as possible. Meanwhile, an investigation by Virginia threatens to undermine June's work.

    Director:Sharat Raju
    Writer:Alex Delyle

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  18. Fear the Walking Dead Season 6 Episode 8 - The Door
    7.9/10(3744 votes)

    #18 - The Door

    S6:E8

    With a decimated militia and scarce resources, the survivors are running out of options.

    Director:Michael Satrazemis
    Writers:Ian B. Goldberg, Andrew Chambliss

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  19. Fear the Walking Dead Season 2 Episode 15 - North
    7.8/10(4587 votes)

    #19 - North

    S2:E15

    When Travis' rage causes unrest at the hotel, Madison has to choose whether or not she will stand by him; Nick becomes leader of the Colonia as Narcos close in.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Fear the Walking Dead Season 6 Episode 2 - Welcome to the Club
    7.8/10(3828 votes)

    #20 - Welcome to the Club

    S6:E2

    Virginia forces Alicia and Strand to clear an unusual walker threat, where an encounter with a new ally gives Strand an idea that could be the key to their freedom.

    Director:Lennie James
    Writers:Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore

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  21. Fear the Walking Dead Season 1 Episode 3 - The Dog
    7.7/10(7400 votes)

    #21 - The Dog

    S1:E3

    After they escape a riot, Travis, Liza and Chris seek refuge with the Salazars; Madison defends her home.

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:Jack LoGiudice

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  22. Fear the Walking Dead Season 2 Episode 3 - Ouroboros
    7.7/10(5521 votes)

    #22 - Ouroboros

    S2:E3

    Madison confronts Strand about his mysterious destination. Nick, Alicia, and others inspect wreckage from a plane crash.

    Director:Stefan Schwartz
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Fear the Walking Dead Season 2 Episode 4 - Blood in the Streets
    7.7/10(5372 votes)

    #23 - Blood in the Streets

    S2:E4

    A family in distress boards the Abigail. Strand branches off and his past begins to emerge. Nick searches for an associate of Strand's.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Fear the Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 7 - The Unveiling
    7.7/10(4017 votes)

    #24 - The Unveiling

    S3:E7

    A new arrival sows a divide within the ranch. Meanwhile, Alicia forms a new relationship in the hopes of maintaining peace.

    Director:Jeremy Webb
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Fear the Walking Dead Season 1 Episode 2 - So Close, Yet So Far
    7.6/10(8219 votes)

    #25 - So Close, Yet So Far

    S1:E2

    While Madison struggles to keep Nick from crippling withdrawal, Travis ventures out to find his son before the city of Los Angeles falls.

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The End Is the Beginning" is the best rated episode of "Fear the Walking Dead". It scored 8.4/10 based on 4603 votes. Directed by Michael Satrazemis and written by Ian B. Goldberg, Andrew Chambliss, it aired on 10/11/2020. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Good Man".