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 5 is "No Sanctuary", rated 9.6/10 from 31886 user votes. It was directed by Greg Nicotero and written by Scott M. Gimple. "No Sanctuary" aired on 10/12/2014 and is rated 1.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Strangers".
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
Rick leads a risky mission for a possible small reward when the supplies run low.
Director: David Boyd
Writer: Robert Kirkman
Rick and the others find themselves pitted against a group of nasty people.
Director: Jeffrey F. January
Writer: Corey Reed, Angela Kang
Things appear nice and safe, but there is a bit of a dark side for another group of survivors.
Director: Michael Satrazemis
Writer: Channing Powell, Matthew Negrete
A new set of issues confront the group while on a mission.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson
Writer: Seth Hoffman, Heather Bellson
Stakes are high when members of the group must go on a rescue mission in a familiar location.
Director: Seith Mann
Writer: Matthew Negrete, Corey Reed
Some members hold down the church while the others are on a rescue mission.
Director: Billy Gierhart
Writer: Seth Hoffman
Rick wants to find a peaceful agreement, but the enemies seem to prefer a more violent resolution.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson
Writer: Angela Kang
After all the recent trials the group has faced, a slight detour might prove to be the solution they've been looking for.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Scott M. Gimple
The group feels beaten after living life on the road, but must continue to trudge along in spite of the changes they have incurred.
Director: Julius Ramsay
Writer: Heather Bellson
After withstanding a spectacular storm, Rick and the others meet what appears to be a friendly person, but find themselves mistrustful.
Director: Larysa Kondracki
Writer: Seth Hoffman
The group has a difficult time molding to a new lifestyle, forcing them to consider whether they can be the people they once were.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Channing Powell
As Rick and the others continue to acclimate to their new surroundings, they consider a return to normalcy.
Director: David Boyd
Writer: Corey Reed
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
When life within the walls begins to mimic life outside, the group realizes that sheltered life may not be possible.
Director: Michael Satrazemis
Writer: Angela Kang
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: Seth Hoffman, Scott M. Gimple