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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.
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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.
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Episode 1
Daryl leads a mission team to scavenge the military base he discovered. Maggie tells her story, prompting a new mission for survival that only Negan can lead. Eugene and his group go through assessment by the Commonwealth's paramilitary police.
Directed by Kevin DowlingWritten by Angela Kang, Jim BarnesGuest stars Jackson Pace, James Devoti, C. Thomas Howell, Laurie Fortier, Carrie Genzel, Marcus Lewis, Matthew Cornwell, Glenn Stanton
Episode 2
Maggie's mission takes the team through a subway tunnel, challenged by lurking walkers and a recalcitrant Negan. With Eugene's group, Yumiko seeks answers about her brother and demands expedited processing into the Commonwealth.
Directed by Kevin DowlingWritten by Angela Kang, Jim BarnesGuest stars Jackson Pace, James Devoti, C. Thomas Howell, Laurie Fortier, Carrie Genzel, Marcus Lewis, Matthew Cornwell, Glenn Stanton
Episode 3
Maggie's mission team gets separated and hunted by the Reapers. Carol, Rosita, Magna, and Kelly attempt to catch horses for Alexandria. Judith, R.J., Hershel, and Gracie cope with their parents going away.
Directed by Frederick E. O. ToyeWritten by Vivian TseGuest stars James Devoti, Laurie Fortier, Marcus Lewis, Hans Christopher, Glenn Stanton, Anabelle Holloway, Antony Azor, Okea Eme-Akwari
Episode 4
Daryl and Dog get captured by the Reapers. Taken to the Meridian, they reconnect with a familiar figure from their past.
Directed by Frederick E. O. ToyeWritten by Nicole Mirante-MatthewsGuest stars Laurie Fortier, Michael Shenefelt, Glenn Stanton, Alex Meraz, Branton Box, Jacob Young, Ritchie Coster, Dikran Tulaine
Episode 5
Aaron, Carol, Lydia, and Jerry go to the Hilltop ruins for blacksmith tools and nearby game; Eugene's group goes through orientation at the Commonwealth; Maggie and Negan trudge through the woods; Judith and the kids clash with teenagers.
Directed by Greg NicoteroWritten by LaToya MorganGuest stars Brad Fleischer, Jesse C. Boyd, Pilot Bunch, Matt Mercurio, Rebecca Ray, Franco Barberis, Ryan Vo, Anabelle Holloway
Episode 6
Escaping from walkers, Connie and Virgil hide in a house occupied by mysterious creatures. Pope tests Daryl's loyalty to the Reapers with a conflicting mission. Kelly leaves Alexandria in search of Connie.
Directed by Greg NicoteroWritten by Kevin DeiboldtGuest stars Glenn Stanton, Alex Meraz, Branton Box, Kevin Carroll, Ritchie Coster, Dikran Tulaine, Ethan McDowell, Lynn Collins
Episode 7
Maggie and Elijah learn a new survival tactic from Negan. Eugene's group clears walkers to pay their fines. Yumiko interviews for an upper-class job. Daryl learns more about Leah and the Reapers. Gabriel encounters a man of God.
Directed by Greg Nicotero, Sharat RajuWritten by Julia RuchmanGuest stars Brisco De Poalo, Liz McGeever, Jason Turner, Burke Brown, Branton Box, Ritchie Coster, Dikran Tulaine, Robert Hayes
Episode 8
The Reapers defend Meridian from an incoming herd. Pope suspects Maggie is behind the attack, while Daryl treads carefully. Alexandrians scramble to protect themselves when a violent storm leaves them vulnerable to walkers.
Directed by Sharat RajuWritten by Erik MountainGuest stars Nadine Marissa, Alex Meraz, Branton Box, Kevin Carroll, Jacob Young, Ritchie Coster, Robert Hayes, Dane Davenport
Episode 9
Daryl, Maggie, Gabriel, Negan, and Elijah battle the Reapers for food. Aaron and the Alexandrians must survive a storm.
Directed by Jon AmielWritten by Corey ReedGuest stars Mandi Christine Kerr, Anabelle Holloway, Ethan McDowell, Zac Zedalis, Lex Lauletta, Antony Azor, Lynn Collins, Kien Michael Spiller
Episode 10
The heroes experience Halloween in the Commonwealth; Daryl and Rosita undergo military training led by Mercer; Carol investigates Ezekiel's medical condition.
Directed by Jon AmielWritten by Magali LozanoGuest stars Nadine Marissa, Cameron Scott Roberts, Chiara Misawa, Sharon Conley, Sean McCracken, Antony Azor, Michael Hanson, Braian Rivera Jimenez
Episode 11
Eugene looks for Stephanie after she mysteriously goes missing. Connie investigates a story on Trooper Davis. Carol helps Hornsby with a labor dispute at a drug farm.
Directed by Michael CudlitzWritten by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrickGuest stars Michael Tourek, Aneesh Sheth, William Mark McCullough, MaryJean Feton, Bruno Rose, Darrell Snedeger, Carrie Walrond Hood, David E. Collier
Episode 12
Aaron and Maggie meet Governor Pamela Milton as she tours Alexandria, Oceanside and Hilltop. Ezekiel finds himself lucky during a routine checkup. Eugene processes Max's story.
Directed by Tawnia McKiernanWritten by Vivian TseGuest stars Kerry Cahill, Chelle Ramos, Nicholas Velez, Avianna Mynhier, Margot Bingham, Ian Anthony Dale, Okea Eme-Akwari, Kien Michael Spiller
Episode 13
Maggie, Lydia, and Elijah help a stranger from another community called Riverbend. They run into Aaron, who tells them about a mission he embarked on with Gabriel as emissaries for the Commonwealth.
Directed by Loren YaconelliWritten by Jim Barnes, Erik MountainGuest stars Jenique Hendrix, Michael Biehn, Connor Hammond, Michael Hanson, Braian Rivera Jimenez, Henry Bazemore Jr., Camry Brault, Jason Butler Harner
Episode 14
Maggie, Lydia, and Elijah help Aaron and Gabriel on a rescue mission. In the chaos, Negan finds himself watching over Hershel. Sebastian coerces Daryl and Rosita into pulling a heist.
Directed by Marcus StokesWritten by Jim Barnes, Erik MountainGuest stars Lynn Collins, Courtney Dietz, Michael Hanson, Braian Rivera Jimenez, Henry Bazemore Jr., Camry Brault, Monique Yvette Grant, Wynn Everett
Episode 15
Hornsby marches Daryl and troops to confront Maggie at Hilltop. After a harrowing heist, Rosita gets Connie, Kelly, Eugene, and Max to investigate the Miltons. Ezekiel helps hospital patients in need.
Directed by Lily MariyeWritten by Kevin DeiboldtGuest stars Antony Azor, Nicholas Velez, David Alexander, Margot Bingham, Ian Anthony Dale, Jason Butler Harner, Okea Eme-Akwari, Kien Michael Spiller
Episode 16
Maggie prepares to defend Hilltop and the people of Riverbend against Hornsby. Meanwhile, Hornsby hires Leah to kill her.
Directed by Catriona McKenzieWritten by Nicole Mirante-MatthewsGuest stars Lynn Collins, Avianna Mynhier, Teo Rapp-Olsson, Gonzalo Menendez, Margot Bingham, Matt Bushell, Gustavo Gomez, Okea Eme-Akwari
Episode 17
Daryl and Negan rush to the Commonwealth to stop Hornsby from going after their families. Pamela deals with protestors demanding justice for Sebastian's crimes. Mercer needs Rosita's help to fight a swarm.
Directed by Greg NicoteroWritten by Julia RuchmanGuest stars Anabelle Holloway, Michael Tourek, Chelle Ramos, Antony Azor, Teo Rapp-Olsson, Margot Bingham, Medina Senghore, Preston James Hillier
Episode 18
Carol makes a deal with Pamela to wipe the slate clean on behalf of her friends. Aaron, Jerry, Lydia, and Elijah get on the road to Oceanside to fill them in on a plan. The Commonwealth celebrates Founders Day.
Directed by Jeffrey F. JanuaryWritten by Kevin Deiboldt, Corey Reed, Corey ReedGuest stars Nadine Marissa, Anabelle Holloway, Chiara Misawa, Michael Tourek, Chelle Ramos, Antony Azor, Teo Rapp-Olsson, Margot Bingham
Episode 19
Eugene goes on the run after the Founders Day incident. Pamela tasks Mercer to investigate his whereabouts, to Max and Princess' dismay. Meanwhile, Aaron, Jerry, Lydia, and Elijah encounter an unusual complication at an abandoned Renaissance Faire.
Directed by Karen GaviolaWritten by Vivian TseGuest stars Michael Tourek, Teo Rapp-Olsson, Margot Bingham, Okea Eme-Akwari, Hayes Mercure, Brittany Guess
Episode 20
Daryl and Carol investigate the whereabouts of their friends after Pamela disappeared them from the Commonwealth. Unfortunately, their only lead is Hornsby. Meanwhile, Pamela asks Yumiko to prosecute Eugene on behalf of the Commonwealth.
Directed by Aisha TylerWritten by Erik MountainGuest stars Monique Yvette Grant, Teo Rapp-Olsson, Ian Anthony Dale, JoAnn Willette, Shravan Amin, Justin W. Walker, Katie Causey
Episode 21
Separated from their children, Maggie, Gabriel, and Rosita track a military convoy to a mysterious destination. Ezekiel, Kelly, Negan, and Annie find themselves at a work site. Daryl and Carol follow a train that has taken Connie aboard.
Directed by Tawnia McKiernanWritten by Jim BarnesGuest stars Kien Michael Spiller, Medina Senghore, Vincent van Hinte, Keller Fornes, Barrett Doyle, Morgan Davis, K.D. O'Hair, Kirk Riley
Episode 22
Ezekiel and Negan team up to lead a clandestine labor revolt against the Warden. Aaron, Jerry, Lydia, and Elijah catch up with Luke and Jules fleeing Oceanside. Eugene stands trial with Yumiko as his defense attorney.
Directed by Rose TrocheWritten by Nicole Mirante-Matthews, Magali LozanoGuest stars Nadine Marissa, Alex Sgambati, Dan Fogler, Cameron Scott Roberts, Okea Eme-Akwari, Kien Michael Spiller, Medina Senghore, Michael Weaver
Episode 23
The Alexandrians and the prisoners head back to the Commonwealth to confront Pamela Milton. A swarm approaches the city.
Directed by Sharat RajuWritten by Kevin Deiboldt, Erik Mountain, Magali LozanoGuest stars Nadine Marissa, Alex Sgambati, Dan Fogler, Anabelle Holloway, Cameron Scott Roberts, Kerry Cahill, Antony Azor, Monique Yvette Grant
Episode 24
The survivors rush to save Judith's life, search for their children, and fight for their future.
Directed by Greg NicoteroWritten by Corey Reed, Angela Kang, Jim BarnesGuest stars Andrew Lincoln, Danai Gurira, Nadine Marissa, Alex Sgambati, Dan Fogler, Anabelle Holloway, Chiara Misawa, Kerry Cahill
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Andrew LincolnRick Grimes
Lauren CohanMaggie Greene
Norman ReedusDaryl Dixon
Laurie HoldenAndrea Harrison
Danai GuriraMichonne Hawthorne
Steven YeunGlenn Rhee
Jeffrey Dean MorganNegan Smith
Melissa McBrideCarol Peletier
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