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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!

The Best Episodes of Talking Dead Season 1

Host Chris Hardwick discusses episodes of the AMC television series The Walking Dead with guests, including celebrity fans, cast members, and crew from the series.
  1. Background image for 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. Background image for 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. Background image for 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. Background image for 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. Background image for 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. Background image for 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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  8. Background image for 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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  9. Background image for 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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  10. Background image for Triggerfinger
    8.4/10(71 votes)

    #9 - Triggerfinger

    S1:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for 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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  12. Background image for Judge, Jury, Executioner
    8.3/10(59 votes)

    #11 - Judge, Jury, Executioner

    S1:E11

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Better Angels
    8.3/10(64 votes)

    #12 - Better Angels

    S1:E12

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for 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".