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The Best Episodes of The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2

Every episode of The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2!

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Maggie and Negan travel to post-apocalyptic Manhattan - long ago cut off from the mainland. The crumbling city is filled with the dead and denizens who have made it a world full of anarchy, danger,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 Episode 1 - Power Equals Power
    7.2/10(2176 votes)

    #1 - Power Equals Power

    S2:E1

    In the war for control of Manhattan, Maggie and Negan find themselves trapped on opposite sides.

    Director:Michael Satrazemis
    Writer:Eli Jorné

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  2. The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 Episode 2 - Another Shitty Lesson
    7.2/10(1824 votes)

    #2 - Another Shitty Lesson

    S2:E2

    Maggie begins a treacherous journey back to the island. Negan reluctantly joins the fight.

    Director:Michael Satrazemis
    Writer:Zoe Vitale

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  3. The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 Episode 3 - Why Did the Mainlanders Cross the River?
    6.9/10(1660 votes)

    #3 - Why Did the Mainlanders Cross the River?

    S2:E3

    Negan tries something new with The Croat. Maggie travels into a dangerous, surprising place.

    Director:Edward Ornelas
    Writer:Brenna Kouf

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  4. The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 Episode 4 - Feisty Friendly
    7.4/10(1589 votes)

    #4 - Feisty Friendly

    S2:E4

    Maggie uncovers surprising information. Negan attempts to outmaneuver a slippery foe.

    Director:Lauren Cohan
    Writer:Keith Staskiewicz

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  5. The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 Episode 5 - The Bird Always Knows
    7.1/10(1541 votes)

    #5 - The Bird Always Knows

    S2:E5

    Negan makes some big moves, while Maggie takes matters into her own hands.

    Director:Edward Ornelas
    Writer:Sarah Nolen

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  6. The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 Episode 6 - Bridge Partners Are Hard to Come By These Days
    7.2/10(1461 votes)

    #6 - Bridge Partners Are Hard to Come By These Days

    S2:E6

    Maggie considers making an alliance as the outcome of Negan's actions comes to a head.

    Director:Lauren Cohan
    Writer:Eli Jorné

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  7. The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 Episode 7 - Novi Dan, Novi Početak
    6.9/10(1498 votes)

    #7 - Novi Dan, Novi Početak

    S2:E7

    Negan and Maggie go on harrowing journeys and face unexpected challenges.

    Director:Michael Satrazemis
    Writer:Eli Jorné

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  8. The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 Episode 8 - If History Were a Conflagration
    7.2/10(1580 votes)

    #8 - If History Were a Conflagration

    S2:E8

    Maggie makes a painful choice, while Negan puts on a show.

    Director:Michael Satrazemis
    Writer:Eli Jorné

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Power Equals Power" is the best rated episode of "The Walking Dead: Dead City" season 2. It scored 7.2/10 based on 2176 votes. Directed by Michael Satrazemis and written by Eli Jorné, it aired on 5/4/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Another Shitty Lesson".