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 episode of "The Walking Dead" season 3 is "Seed", rated 8.8/10 from 16817 user votes. It was directed by Ernest R. Dickerson and written by Glen Mazzara. "Seed" aired on 10/14/2012 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Sick".
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
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.
Director: Billy Gierhart
Writer: Nichole Beattie
Andrea and Michonne find a new community of survivors; a decision must be made.
Director: Guy Ferland
Writer: Evan Reilly
The group is severed, placing lives in jeopardy; Merle has a request for the Governor.
Director: Guy Ferland
Writer: Sang Kyu Kim
Rick struggles after another loss; Michonne is suspicious of the Governor.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Angela Kang
As Andrea grows closer to the Governor, Michonne makes a decision about Woodbury. Glenn and Maggie go on a run. Rick struggles.
Director: Daniel Attias
Writer: Scott M. Gimple
The governor seeks information; a new guest at the prison forces Rick's hand.
Director: Daniel Sackheim
Writer: Frank Renzulli
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
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.
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter
Writer: Evan Reilly
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.
Director: Seith Mann
Writer: Nichole Beattie
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.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Angela Kang
Since they are outgunned against the Governor's forces, Rick undertakes a mission to get more weapons.
Director: Tricia Brock
Writer: Scott M. Gimple
Rick and the Governor contemplate a peace treaty.
Director: David Boyd
Writer: Ryan Coleman
The Governor chases a fleeing dissenter; while the Governor is gone, a traitor tries to sabotage his plans.
Director: Stefan Schwartz
Writer: Evan Reilly, 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
The Governor and Rick Grimes prepare for the oncoming war. Meanwhile, Andrea struggles to escape The Governor's own torture chamber.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson
Writer: Glen Mazzara