The Best Episodes of The Walking Dead

After things begin to calm down at the prison, Rick and his group now face imminent danger and destruction. This time, they might not win.

Director: Ernest R. Dickerson

Writer: Seth Hoffman

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

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

Hershel sets a deadline. All secrets are out in the open. Glenn stands up for himself and Shane takes charge.

Director: Michelle MacLaren

Writer: Scott M. Gimple

The group is severed, placing lives in jeopardy; Merle has a request for the Governor.

Director: Guy Ferland

Writer: Sang Kyu Kim

The fair at the Kingdom is underway, with all four communities coming together in celebration for the first time in years, while some pacts are renewed, other deals will come at a much steeper price.

Director: Laura Belsey

Writer: Channing Powell, Geraldine Inoa

Rick searches for his family after emerging from a coma into a world terrorized by the walking dead. Morgan and Duane, whom he meets along the way, help teach Rick the new rules for survival.

Director: Frank Darabont

Writer: Frank Darabont

Rick and Carl find the farm in jeopardy; the group is split up in the chaos; Rick's leadership is questioned.

Director: Ernest R. Dickerson

Writer: Robert Kirkman, Glen Mazzara

After establishing a new shelter, the group considers things returning to the way they used to be.

Director: Michael Satrazemis

Writer: Scott M. Gimple

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: Scott M. Gimple, Seth Hoffman

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, Matthew Negrete

A return home doesn't go as expected.

Director: Michael Slovis

Writer: Angela Kang

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

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, Matthew Negrete

Carol takes Negan on a journey, hoping to minimize the increasing tension. Negan reflects on the events that led him to this point and comes to a conclusion about his future.

Director: Laura Belsey

Writer: David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick

Someone dangerous may be loose near the farm; Rick, Shane, Daryl and Glenn keep the group safe.

Director: Guy Ferland

Writer: Glen Mazzara, Evan Reilly

As survivors cross paths on the way to Terminus, Rick comes face-to-face with sheer brutality and is pushed to the limit.

Director: Michelle MacLaren

Writer: Frank Darabont, Angela Kang

Rick and the others find themselves pitted against a group of nasty people.

Director: Jeffrey F. January

Writer: Angela Kang, Corey Reed

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

Negan helps the Whisperers and Alpha launch an attack against the Hilltop.

Director: Greg Nicotero

Writer: Nicole Mirante-Matthews, Eli Jorné

Andrea steps up when the people of Woodbury are thrown into uncharted territory; a new threat arises at the prison.

Director: Billy Gierhart

Writer: Robert Kirkman

While trying to secure a new home, Rick and his group face challenges, and question the utopia they find themselves in.

Director: Jennifer Lynch

Writer: Matthew Negrete

With the world growing increasingly more dangerous and Lori’s pregnancy advancing, Rick discovers a potentially safe haven. But first he must secure the premises, pushing his group to its limit.

Director: Ernest R. Dickerson

Writer: Glen Mazzara

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

Assorted enemies pressure Rick and the group. The survivors and the prison may reach a breaking point.

Director: David Boyd

Writer: Channing Powell