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The Best Episodes of Talking Dead Season 1

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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.

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  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".

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Bloodletting
    8.2/10(72 votes)

    #2 - Bloodletting

    S1:E2

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  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".

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  7. 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"

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  8. Background image for Nebraska
    8.2/10(63 votes)

    #8 - Nebraska

    S1:E8

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Triggerfinger
    8.4/10(71 votes)

    #9 - Triggerfinger

    S1:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for 18 Miles Out
    8.4/10(65 votes)

    #10 - 18 Miles Out

    S1:E10

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

    #11 - Judge, Jury, Executioner

    S1:E11

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

    #12 - Better Angels

    S1:E12

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. 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."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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".