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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
Rick leads the group out of Atlanta. On the highway, they are stopped by a threat unlike anything they have seen before. The group searches for someone who has gone missing.
Directed by Ernest R. Dickerson, Gwyneth Horder-PaytonWritten by Robert Kirkman, Frank DarabontGuest stars Irone Singleton, Madison Lintz
Episode 2
Coming to the aid of another, Rick discovers a possible safe haven. Shane must go on a dangerous mission to get badly-needed medical supplies.
Directed by Ernest R. DickersonWritten by Glen MazzaraGuest stars Lauren Cohan, Scott Wilson, Emily Kinney, Jane McNeill, James Allen McCune, Irone Singleton, Kelley Davis, Pruitt Taylor Vince
Episode 3
The group desperately awaits Shane's return. Shane finds himself trapped in a school, surrounded by the undead. Daryl and Andrea search for someone in the woods.
Directed by Phil AbrahamWritten by Scott M. GimpleGuest stars Lauren Cohan, Scott Wilson, Jane McNeill, Irone Singleton, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Andrey Batt
Episode 4
Shane makes a deadly sacrifice which leads to unusual behavior and self-distancing. The rest of the group tries to hang on somewhere between living to die and dying to live.
Directed by Billy GierhartWritten by Evan ReillyGuest stars Lauren Cohan, Scott Wilson, Emily Kinney, Jane McNeill, James Allen McCune, Irone Singleton, Brian Hillard
Episode 5
Glenn, the only one breaking barriers between both groups, knows far too much for his comfort level. Daryl finds a sign of life and, in his delirium, tries to make it back to the farm alive.
Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrickGuest stars Lauren Cohan, Michael Rooker, Scott Wilson, Emily Kinney, Jane McNeill, James Allen McCune, Irone Singleton, Madison Lintz
Episode 6
Secrets are told and secrets are revealed. Hershel refuses to acknowledge the world’s new reality. Andrea comes out of her shell. Everyone is becoming more and more aware that “everything is food for something.”
Directed by David BoydWritten by Angela KangGuest stars Lauren Cohan, Scott Wilson, Emily Kinney, Jane McNeill, James Allen McCune, Irone Singleton
Episode 7
Hershel sets a deadline. All secrets are out in the open. Glenn stands up for himself and Shane takes charge.
Directed by Michelle MacLarenWritten by Scott M. GimpleGuest stars Lauren Cohan, Scott Wilson, Emily Kinney, Jane McNeill, James Allen McCune, Irone Singleton, Madison Lintz, Amber Chaney
Episode 8
Rick and the others try to restore order in the aftermath of a terrible discovery. Hershel takes up an old habit and disappears, Rick and Glenn must follow him into town.
Directed by Clark JohnsonWritten by Evan ReillyGuest stars Lauren Cohan, Scott Wilson, Emily Kinney, Jane McNeill, James Allen McCune, Irone Singleton, Madison Lintz, Michael Raymond-James
Episode 9
Trapped, Rick, Hershel and Glenn fight to survive against new foes, both dead and alive. Shane finds Lori in danger on the road and makes it his mission to bring her back to the farm.
Directed by Billy GierhartWritten by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrickGuest stars Lauren Cohan, Scott Wilson, Emily Kinney, Jane McNeill, James Allen McCune, Irone Singleton, Aaron Muñoz, Michael Zegen
Episode 10
Rick and Shane are in conflict over the fate of an outsider; Andrea helps Hershel's daughter face a crucial decision.
Directed by Ernest R. DickersonWritten by Glen Mazzara, Scott M. GimpleGuest stars Lauren Cohan, Emily Kinney, Michael Zegen
Episode 11
Rick sides with Shane on an important decision, causing Dale to worry that the group is losing its humanity. Carl's actions have unintended consequences on the group.
Directed by Greg NicoteroWritten by Angela KangGuest stars Lauren Cohan, Scott Wilson, Emily Kinney, Jane McNeill, James Allen McCune, Irone Singleton, Michael Zegen
Episode 12
The group learns that someone dangerous may be on the loose near the farm. As night falls, Rick, Shane, Daryl, and Glenn comb the woods to handle the situation and keep the group safe.
Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Evan Reilly, Glen MazzaraGuest stars Lauren Cohan, Scott Wilson, Emily Kinney, Jane McNeill, James Allen McCune, Irone Singleton, Michael Zegen
Episode 13
Rick and Carl return from the woods to find the farm in jeopardy. The group is split up in the ensuing chaos. With things looking grim, Rick's leadership is questioned.
Directed by Ernest R. DickersonWritten by Robert Kirkman, Glen MazzaraGuest stars Lauren Cohan, Scott Wilson, Emily Kinney, Jane McNeill, James Allen McCune, Irone Singleton, Moses J. Moseley
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Andrew LincolnRick Grimes
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Norman ReedusDaryl Dixon
Laurie HoldenAndrea Harrison
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Steven YeunGlenn Rhee
Jeffrey Dean MorganNegan Smith
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