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The Walking Dead S8E6 — The King, the Widow, and Rick

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The Walking Dead•Season 8•Episode 6

The King, the Widow, and Rick

6.2/10 · 12,490 votesNov 26, 201747 min

Ranked #16 of 16 in Season 8•−0.9 vs season avg

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.

Directed byJohn Polson

Written byAngela Kang, Corey Reed

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Andrew Lincoln

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Rick Grimes

Lauren Cohan

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Maggie Greene

Norman Reedus

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Daryl Dixon

Danai Gurira

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Michonne Hawthorne

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

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Negan Smith

Melissa McBride

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Carol Peletier

Christian Serratos

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Rosita Espinosa

Chandler Riggs

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Seth Gilliam

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Gabriel Stokes

Ross Marquand

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Episode Summary

"The King, the Widow, and Rick" is episode 6 of The Walking Dead season 8. It scored 6.2/10 from 12,490 votes, ranking #16 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by John Polson and written by Angela Kang, Corey Reed, it aired on November 26, 2017.

Next: E7 · Time for After Best of Season 8