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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.

Days Gone Bye

Rick unknowingly causes a group of survivors to be trapped by walkers. The group dynamic devolves from accusations to violence, as Rick must confront an enemy far more dangerous than the undead.

Guts

After returning to the camp with the department store survivors and an emotional reunion with his wife and son, Rick decides to go against Shane's advice and go back to Atlanta for Merle Dixon and his dropped bag of guns accompanied by Merle's younger brother, Darryl Dixon, as well as Glenn and T-Dog.

Tell It to the Frogs

Rick, Glenn, T-Dog, and Daryl move on after their grisly discovery to retrieve the guns when they encounter a group of scavengers who narrowly beat them to the catch. However, Glenn is kidnapped in the scuffle, which leads to a tense stand-off and a surprising discovery. Meanwhile, back at camp, the group has to handle a serious situation when Jim begins acting unhinged.

Vatos

Everyone deals with the fallout of the walker attack. Andrea has to come to grips with the fate of her sister, while Jim is found out to have been bitten. With the camp clearly no longer safe, a decision must made about the direction they are to take.

Wildfire

Rick and the group are allowed into the CDC by a strange doctor, but all is not what it seems in their newfound haven.

TS-19

Rick and the group leave Atlanta and encounter a threat on the highway the likes of which they've never seen. Elsewhere, the group search for a missing person.

What Lies Ahead

Rick discovers a possible safe haven. Shane must go on a dangerous mission to get needed medical supplies.

Bloodletting

The group desperately awaits Shane's return. Shane finds himself trapped in a school, surrounded by the undead. Daryl and Andrea search for someone in the woods.

Save the Last One

Shane makes a deadly sacrifice which leads to unusual behavior and self-distancing. The rest of the group tries to hang on somewhere between living to die and dying to live.

Cherokee Rose

Concerned for their safety, the group makes a plan – one that Hershel disagrees with adamantly. He makes it clear the group is fine to stay for now, but not indefinitely.

Chupacabra

Secrets are told and secrets are revealed. Hershel refuses to acknowledge the world’s new reality. Andrea comes out of her shell. Everyone is becoming more and more aware that “everything is food for something.”

Secrets

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

Pretty Much Dead Already

Rick and the others try to restore order in the aftermath of a terrible discovery. Hershel takes up an old habit and disappears, Rick and Glenn must follow him into town.

Nebraska

Rick, Hershel and Glen are trapped and fight to survive; Shane finds Lori in danger.

Triggerfinger

Rick and Shane are in conflict over the fate of an outsider; Andrea helps Hershel's daughter face a crucial decision.

18 Miles Out

Rick sides with Shane causing Dale to worry that the group is losing its humanity; Carl's actions have unintended consequences.

Judge, Jury, Executioner

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

Better Angels

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

Beside the Dying Fire

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.

Seed

After a traumatic event, a life hangs in the balance. Complicating matters, the group must also deal with a potential threat to their new surroundings.

Sick

Andrea and Michonne find a new community of survivors; a decision must be made.

Walk with Me

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

Killer Within

Rick struggles after another loss; Michonne is suspicious of the Governor.

Say the Word

As Andrea grows closer to the Governor, Michonne makes a decision about Woodbury. Glenn and Maggie go on a run. Rick struggles.

Hounded

The governor seeks information; a new guest at the prison forces Rick's hand.

When the Dead Come Knocking

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

Made to Suffer

After the invasion of Woodbury by Rick’s group, Daryl and Merle are captured by The Governor. Rick decides the fate of Tyreese’s group.

The Suicide King

The group is preparing their next step. Rick goes in search of his lost friend and meanwhile, Daryl and Merle are wondering if they themselves made the right decisions. The governor of Woodbury tries to restore order in the town and is planning to punish the people responsible for the chaos.

Home

Rick and the group are forced to make a decision now that their safety is no longer guaranteed. Andrea feels uncomfortable now that Woodbury has become a police state.

I Ain't a Judas

Since they are outgunned against the Governor's forces, Rick undertakes a mission to get more weapons.

Clear

Rick and the Governor contemplate a peace treaty.

Arrow on the Doorpost

The Governor chases a fleeing dissenter; while the Governor is gone, a traitor tries to sabotage his plans.

Prey

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.

This Sorrowful Life

The Governor and Rick Grimes prepare for the oncoming war. Meanwhile, Andrea struggles to escape The Governor's own torture chamber.

Welcome to the Tombs

Rick's group finds the prison has become a relatively safe base, but a close call with a stranger reminds them they can never let down their guard.

30 Days Without an Accident

As the group faces a brand new enemy, Rick and the others must fight to protect the livelihood they worked so hard to create at the prison.

Infected

A group leaves the prison to search for supplies; the remaining members of the group deal with recent losses.

Isolation

Bob's deception is revealed while the group tries to get medicine at the college; Rick and Carol discuss the consequences of Carol's confession.

Indifference

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

Internment

Following his defeat at Woodbury, the Governor wanders aimlessly until he encounters a family in need.

Live Bait

Something new unfolds at a camp outside the prison. The addition of new members may threaten peace.

Dead Weight

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.

Too Far Gone

As Rick deals with old wounds, members of the prison have to come to terms with their new environment and ask themselves if survival alone is enough.

After

Beth and Daryl search for survivors of the prison attack. Tyreese meets a father and son who tell him about a place of refuge called Terminus.

Inmates

Michonne and Carl bond during a supply run, and Abraham pledges to get Eugene to Washington, D.C., to meet with government officials.

Claimed

In the woods after fleeing the prison, Beth makes a request that sends her and Daryl on an enlightening mission.

Still

Daryl and Beth find shelter while another group has a realization about their own protection; Sasha, Bob and Maggie clash over a search mission.

Alone

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

The Grove

Glenn's group tries to catch up with Maggie and the others on the way to Terminus, and a squabble demonstrates the role of rules in this new reality.

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

We learn the true motives of the Terminans as Rick and the group find themselves in a vulnerable situation.

No Sanctuary

Rick leads a risky mission for a possible small reward when the supplies run low.

Strangers

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

Four Walls and a Roof

Things appear nice and safe, but there is a bit of a dark side for another group of survivors.

Slabtown

A new set of issues confront the group while on a mission.

Self Help

Stakes are high when members of the group must go on a rescue mission in a familiar location.

Consumed

Some members hold down the church while the others are on a rescue mission.

Crossed

Rick wants to find a peaceful agreement, but the enemies seem to prefer a more violent resolution.

Coda

After all the recent trials the group has faced, a slight detour might prove to be the solution they've been looking for.

What Happened and What's Going On

The group feels beaten after living life on the road, but must continue to trudge along in spite of the changes they have incurred.

Them

After withstanding a spectacular storm, Rick and the others meet what appears to be a friendly person, but find themselves mistrustful.

The Distance

The group has a difficult time molding to a new lifestyle, forcing them to consider whether they can be the people they once were.

Remember

As Rick and the others continue to acclimate to their new surroundings, they consider a return to normalcy.

Forget

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

Spend

When life within the walls begins to mimic life outside, the group realizes that sheltered life may not be possible.

Daryl finds trouble while on a run; Rick and the group feel like outsiders in Alexandria, where trouble approaches the gates.

Conquer

Rick and the group are still having trouble assimilating into Alexandria. Will a new threat bring them closer together or drive them further apart?

First Time Again

When it appears that things are starting to normalize in the settlement, a new problem arises for the Alexandrians.

Thank You

A new face and setting are introduced. With all that's gone on in the apocalypse, can people be trusted?

Here's Not Here

Following a number of setbacks, the mood in Alexandria grows grim for the sheltered citizens.

Daryl, Abraham and Sasha encounter many obstacles and a new threat while trying to return to Alexandria.

Always Accountable

Alexandria is finally able to begin pulling itself back together; peace is embraced between the two groups.

Heads Up

After a few moments of peace, trouble finds its way to Alexandria again with a threat that may be too big to defeat.

Start to Finish

While trying to escape Alexandria, Rick and his group meet trouble when sudden noise draws walkers towards them with what could be fatal consequences.

No Way Out

A simple scavenging run proves to be more tricky, when the survivors are not the only ones after a goldmine of supplies.

The Next World

After Rick comes to the realization that Alexandria might not be as safe as he thought, decisions must be made about where to go from here.

Knots Untie

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.

Not Tomorrow Yet

With no hope of safety in Alexandria, Rick and his band of survivors soon discover a larger world with new dangers and new opportunities.

The Same Boat

Two separate groups leave Alexandria for supplies, and while both worry over the future of the community, they will face immediate danger.

Twice as Far

When someone goes missing in Alexandria, the community goes on alert, and search parties venture out.

East

To save one of their own, Rick's group must venture outside the walls; their experience changes their lives forever.

Last Day on Earth

Rick and his group kneel helplessly before Negan and the Saviors. What Negan does will haunt those who survive forever.

The Day Will Come When You Won't Be

For a number of familiar faces, a new, well-established community seems too good to be true.

The Well

A new group of survivors seem to have it all in their impressive community, however, there is a price.

The Cell

While the remaining members of the group try to keep it together in Alexandria, they receive a sobering visit.

Service

Saddled with grief and surrounded by enemies, members of the group try to find safety at the Hilltop before it's too late.

Go Getters

Someone stumbles upon a brand new society unlike anything seen before.

Swear

A deeper look at the Sanctuary and the world of the Saviors. Members of Alexandria look for supplies.

Sing Me a Song

Negan's unwelcome visit to Alexandria continues as other members scavenge for supplies and things quickly spin out of control.

Hearts Still Beating

Rick and the group are led to a new community where they are introduced to its inhabitants and ruler. A familiar face resurfaces.

Rock in the Road

While searching for a missing Alexandrian, Rick and his group encounter a mysterious collective, its inhabitants unlike any they have come across.

New Best Friends

An Alexandrian discovers they must navigate the mysterious, confusing and terrifying world within the Saviors' compound.

Hostiles and Calamities

The group scavenges for supplies; back in Alexandria, someone must make a morally challenging decision.

Say Yes

Things do not go as planned when a group of Kingdommers delivers goods to the Saviors during a routine supply drop-off.

Bury Me Here

The Saviors visit the Hilltop unexpectedly, surprising everyone, with plans of taking more than supplies.

The Other Side

A group of Alexandrians embarks on a journey; one member of the group must make a heartbreaking decision.

Something They Need

The stakes continue to grow higher as paths cross. The group enacts an intricate plan.

The First Day of the Rest of Your Life

Rick and his group, along with the Kingdom and Hilltop, have banded together to bring the fight to Negan and the Saviors.

Mercy

Sheriff's deputy Rick Grimes awakens from a coma to find a post-apocalyptic world dominated by flesh-eating zombies. He sets out to find his family and encounters many other survivors along the way.

The Best Seasons of The Walking Dead

The Best Seasons of The Walking Dead

Season 1

Season 5

Season 2

Season 3

Season 6

Season 4

Season 9

Season 11

Season 7

Season 10

Season 8