The Walking Dead Episodes Overview

General Information

• The Walking Dead is a post-apocalyptic TV series developed by Frank Darabont.
• Based on the comic book series by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard.
• Premiered on AMC on October 31, 2010.
• Follows Rick Grimes, a sheriff's deputy who awakens from a coma to find a world overrun by zombies, known as "walkers."
• Rick joins a group of survivors, including his wife Lori and son Carl, as they navigate life in this new world.

Series Longevity and Evolution

• Renewed for 11 seasons, with the final season comprising 24 episodes aired from 2021 to 2022.
• A total of 177 episodes were broadcast between October 31, 2010, and November 20, 2022.

Episode Breakdown by Season

Season 1 (2010)

• Introduces main characters and setting.

Season 2 (2011-2012)

• Explores survival strategies and group dynamics.

Season 3 (2012-2013)

• Introduces new characters and challenges.

Season 4 (2013-2014)

• Focuses on inner group conflicts and external threats.

Season 5 (2014-2015)

• Expands on themes of hope and despair.

Season 6 (2015-2016)

• Introduces larger community interactions.

Season 7 (2016-2017)

• Highlights power struggles and leadership issues.

Season 8 (2017-2018)

• Features significant character developments and resolutions.

Season 9 (2018-2019)

• Focuses on rebuilding society.

Season 10 (2019-2021)

• Explores new threats and alliances.

Season 11 (2021-2022)

• Concludes major character arcs and storylines.

Special Episodes

• The Journey So Far: Aired on October 16, 2016; recaps the first six seasons and includes interviews with the cast and producers.

Web Series

Torn Apart (2011)

• Six-episode web series tells the origin story of Hannah, "Bicycle Girl."

Cold Storage (2012)

• Four-episodes focused on Chase's survival in a storage facility.

The Oath (2013)

• Three-part series explaining "Don't Open, Dead Inside" on hospital doors.

Red Machete (2017-2018)

• Six-part series about the origin of Rick's red machete.