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The Best Episodes of Talking Dead Season 1

Every episode of Talking Dead Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Talking Dead Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Talking Dead Season 1 Episode 1 - What Lies Ahead
    8.0/10(84 votes)

    #1 - What Lies Ahead

    S1:E1

    Robert Kirkman, Patton Oswald, and James Gunn discuss The Walking Dead episode, "What Lies Ahead".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Talking Dead Season 1 Episode 2 - Bloodletting
    8.2/10(72 votes)

    #2 - Bloodletting

    S1:E2

    Kirkman and Brian Posehn discuss The Walking Dead episode, "Bloodletting."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Talking Dead Season 1 Episode 3 - Save the Last One
    7.9/10(66 votes)

    #3 - Save the Last One

    S1:E3

    Felicia Day and Jon Heder discuss The Walking Dead episode, "Save The Last One".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Talking Dead Season 1 Episode 4 - Cherokee Rose
    7.9/10(61 votes)

    #4 - Cherokee Rose

    S1:E4

    Hardwick discusses The Walking Dead episode "Cherokee Rose" with guests comedian Matt Besser and author Matt Mogk.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Talking Dead Season 1 Episode 5 - Chupacabra
    8.1/10(63 votes)

    #5 - Chupacabra

    S1:E5

    Hardwick discusses The Walking Dead episode “Chubacabra” with actress Aisha Taylor and special guest Michael Rooker.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Talking Dead Season 1 Episode 6 - Secrets
    8.2/10(63 votes)

    #6 - Secrets

    S1:E6

    Hardwick discusses The Walking Dead episode "Secrets" with filmmaker Kevin Smith and comedian Paul F. Tompkins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Talking Dead Season 1 Episode 7 - Pretty Much Dead Already
    8.5/10(69 votes)

    #7 - Pretty Much Dead Already

    S1:E7

    Kirkman, Nicotero and Reedus discuss "Pretty Much Dead Already"

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Talking Dead Season 1 Episode 8 - Nebraska
    8.2/10(63 votes)

    #8 - Nebraska

    S1:E8

    Dave Navarro and Glen Mazzara discuss The Walking Dead episode "Nebraska".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Talking Dead Season 1 Episode 9 - Triggerfinger
    8.4/10(71 votes)

    #9 - Triggerfinger

    S1:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Talking Dead Season 1 Episode 10 - 18 Miles Out
    8.4/10(65 votes)

    #10 - 18 Miles Out

    S1:E10

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Talking Dead Season 1 Episode 11 - Judge, Jury, Executioner
    8.3/10(59 votes)

    #11 - Judge, Jury, Executioner

    S1:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Talking Dead Season 1 Episode 12 - Better Angels
    8.3/10(64 votes)

    #12 - Better Angels

    S1:E12

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Talking Dead Season 1 Episode 13 - Beside The Dying Fire
    8.5/10(62 votes)

    #13 - Beside The Dying Fire

    S1:E13

    Glen Mazzara and Laurie Holden discuss the "Beside the Dying Fire" episode of "The Walking Dead."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"What Lies Ahead" is the best rated episode of "Talking Dead" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 84 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/16/2011. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Bloodletting".