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The Best Episodes of The Walking Dead: Origins Season 1

Every episode of The Walking Dead: Origins Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Walking Dead: Origins Season 1!

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The Walking Dead: Origins is a series of specials exploring the journeys of the series' most celebrated characters. Each episode charts the story of the zombie apocalypse from the point of view of a single

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Walking Dead: Origins Season 1 Episode 1 - Daryl's Story
    8.7/10(308 votes)

    #1 - Daryl's Story

    S1:E1

    The epic story of Daryl Dixon, as told by Norman Reedus, the actor who plays him, with a look back at key moments from "The Walking Dead".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Walking Dead: Origins Season 1 Episode 2 - Maggie's Story
    8.3/10(246 votes)

    #2 - Maggie's Story

    S1:E2

    The formidable nature of Maggie Greene, as told by Lauren Cohan, the actress who plays her, with a look back at key moments from "The Walking Dead".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Walking Dead: Origins Season 1 Episode 3 - Negan's Story
    8.8/10(274 votes)

    #3 - Negan's Story

    S1:E3

    The enigma that is Negan, as told by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, the actor who plays him, with a look back at key moments from "The Walking Dead".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Walking Dead: Origins Season 1 Episode 4 - Carol's Story
    8.5/10(229 votes)

    #4 - Carol's Story

    S1:E4

    Reliving the evolution of Carol, as told by Melissa McBride, the actress who plays her, with a look back at key moments from "The Walking Dead".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Daryl's Story" is the best rated episode of "The Walking Dead: Origins" season 1. It scored 8.7/10 based on 308 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/15/2021. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Maggie's Story".