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The Best Episodes of The Walking Dead Season 8

Every episode of The Walking Dead Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Walking Dead Season 8!

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.

Genres:Action & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:AMC

Season 8 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Walking Dead" season 8 is "Mercy", rated 7/10 from 14772 user votes. It was directed by Greg Nicotero and written by Scott M. Gimple. "Mercy" aired on 10/22/2017 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Damned".

  • Mercy
    7.0/10 14,772 votes

    #1 - Mercy

    Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 10/22/2017

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

    Director: Greg Nicotero

    Writer: Scott M. Gimple

  • The Damned
    6.8/10 12,376 votes

    #2 - The Damned

    Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 10/29/2017

    The plan involving Alexandrians, Kingdommers and Hilltoppers unfolds. As Rick continues to fight, he encounters a familiar face.

    Director: Rosemary Rodriguez

    Writer: Channing Powell, Matthew Negrete

  • Monsters
    6.4/10 11,678 votes

    #3 - Monsters

    Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 11/5/2017

    Conflict with the Saviors leads to unintended consequences for the Hilltop, the Kingdom, and Alexandria; morality proves tricky in wartime.

    Director: Greg Nicotero

    Writer: Channing Powell, Matthew Negrete

  • Some Guy
    6.9/10 11,565 votes

    #4 - Some Guy

    Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 11/12/2017

    A new weapon in the Savior arsenal proves to be a giant hurdle as fighting continues between Rick's forces and those of the Saviors.

    Director: Dan Liu

    Writer: David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick

  • The Big Scary U
    7.3/10 10,576 votes

    #5 - The Big Scary U

    Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 11/19/2017

    A close look at Negan and the lives of the Saviors during the conflict through a familiar set of eyes.

    Director: Michael Satrazemis

    Writer: Scott M. Gimple, David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, Angela Kang

  • The King, the Widow, and Rick
    6.2/10 10,152 votes

    #6 - The King, the Widow, and Rick

    Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 11/26/2017

    With things looking up for Rick and the group, an argument breaks out at the Hilltop; the consequences of the decision are life versus death.

    Director: John Polson

    Writer: Corey Reed, Angela Kang

  • Time for After
    6.5/10 9,773 votes

    #7 - Time for After

    Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 12/3/2017

    Negan has to enlist the help of his lieutenants in solving a huge issue facing the Sanctuary.

    Director: Larry Teng

    Writer: Matthew Negrete, Corey Reed

  • How It's Gotta Be
    6.8/10 12,520 votes

    #8 - How It's Gotta Be

    Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 12/10/2017

    Every story and battle comes crashing together.

    Director: Michael Satrazemis

    Writer: David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, Angela Kang

  • Honor
    7.0/10 11,446 votes

    #9 - Honor

    Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 2/25/2018

    Rick faces new difficulties after a battle. Meanwhile, the fight continues in other communities as core members face hard decisions.

    Director: Greg Nicotero

    Writer: Channing Powell, Matthew Negrete

  • The Lost and the Plunderers
    7.6/10 9,540 votes

    #10 - The Lost and the Plunderers

    Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 3/4/2018

    Groups unite their forces and converge on the Hilltop; Aaron and Enid search for allies; Simon takes matters into his own hands.

    Director: David Boyd

    Writer: Channing Powell, Corey Reed, Angela Kang

  • Dead or Alive Or
    6.9/10 8,730 votes

    #11 - Dead or Alive Or

    Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 3/11/2018

    Daryl finds himself in bad company as his group heads to the Hilltop; Gabriel's faith gets tested.

    Director: Michael Satrazemis

    Writer: Eddie Guzelian

  • The Key
    8.0/10 10,037 votes

    #12 - The Key

    Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 3/18/2018

    Hilltop's leadership faces a difficult dilemma after the arrival of unexpected visitors. Rick comes face to face with an adversary.

    Director: Greg Nicotero

    Writer: Channing Powell, Corey Reed

  • Do Not Send Us Astray
    7.3/10 9,196 votes

    #13 - Do Not Send Us Astray

    Season 8 Episode 13 - Aired 3/25/2018

    Trouble arises when unexpected visitors arrive at the Hilltop and the community is thrust into action; heartbreaking discoveries are made.

    Director: Jeffrey F. January

    Writer: Matthew Negrete, Angela Kang

  • Still Gotta Mean Something
    7.2/10 8,836 votes

    #14 - Still Gotta Mean Something

    Season 8 Episode 14 - Aired 4/1/2018

    A Heaps prisoner makes a discovery; Carol searches for someone in the nearby forest; Rick and Morgan find themselves in the company of strangers.

    Director: Michael Satrazemis

    Writer: Eddie Guzelian

  • Worth
    7.8/10 8,871 votes

    #15 - Worth

    Season 8 Episode 15 - Aired 4/8/2018

    With the threat of the Saviors still looming, Aaron continues searching for allies. Daryl and Rosita take action and confront an old friend.

    Director: Michael Slovis

    Writer: David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, Corey Reed

  • Wrath
    7.7/10 11,850 votes

    #16 - Wrath

    Season 8 Episode 16 - Aired 4/15/2018

    The communities join forces in the last stand against the Saviors as all-out war unfolds.

    Director: Greg Nicotero

    Writer: Scott M. Gimple, Matthew Negrete, Angela Kang