The WORST episodes of Day of the Dead

Every episode of Day of the Dead ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Day of the Dead!

A group of strangers try to survive the first 24 hours of an undead invasion. This ode to George A. Romero’s famous flesh-eaters reminds us that sometimes all it takes to bring people together is a horde of hungry zombies trying to rip them apart.

Last Updated: 1/30/2024Network: SYFYStatus: Ended
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The Thing in the Hole
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6.66
295 votes

#1 - The Thing in the Hole

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/15/2021

A normal day for the town of Mawinhaken takes a horrifying turn when the dead begin to rise. Cam and Lauren make a shocking discovery at the cemetery. Meanwhile, McDermott investigates a mystery under the Cleargenix fracking operation.

Directors: Steven Kostanski
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Chum
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6.77
209 votes

#2 - Chum

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/22/2021

Trapped in the basement of the morgue, Cam and Lauren strategize their escape from the dead. While Mayor Bowman panics about the election, Trey makes a grave mistake. The mysterious Dr. Logan arrives to rescue McDermott.

Directors: Steven Kostanski
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'Til the Dead Do Us Part
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6.95
148 votes

#3 - 'Til the Dead Do Us Part

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/12/2021

People of Mawinaken flee the overrun town to escape the rapidly approaching undead.

Directors: Jacquie Gould
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The Grey Mile
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7.01
173 votes

#4 - The Grey Mile

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/29/2021

Jai, Cam, and Lauren take a stand to save the retirement home from the dead. Mayor Bowman tracks down the zombified protestor, Nicole learns a shocking secret. Rhodes hunts down Blackwood as Dr. Logan begins research on the fracking site.

Directors: Steven Kostanski
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Forest of the Damned
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7.04
160 votes

#5 - Forest of the Damned

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/5/2021

Citizens of Mawinhaken fight to survive as they learn the dead are indeed rising from their graves.

Directors: Steven Kostanski
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Death Comes to Paymart
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7.08
128 votes

#6 - Death Comes to Paymart

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/10/2021

Cornered, the survivors seek any refuge, ultimately taking help from mysterious armed strangers.

Directors: Jem Garrard
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Their Evil Was Our Evil
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7.16
131 votes

#7 - Their Evil Was Our Evil

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/26/2021

The survivors use a department store as a fortress as threats start to grow from within.

Directors: Jacquie Gould
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Choke on 'Em!
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7.20
123 votes

#8 - Choke on 'Em!

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/17/2021

Losing many of their own, the remaining survivors prepare for the ultimate showdown with the undead.

Directors: Jem Garrard
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The Lady Birders of Nepa
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7.25
137 votes

#9 - The Lady Birders of Nepa

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/19/2021

The survivors hole up at a department store, the only place safe from the undead.

Directors: Jacquie Gould
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To Anyone Who Can Hear My Voice
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7.55
131 votes

#10 - To Anyone Who Can Hear My Voice

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/3/2021

The fortress of Paymart comes under siege as survivors are forced to fight for their lives or flee. Luke and Cam strike out through streets overrun with the undead, while Paula leads the survivors as they battle the ever increasing zombie hoard.

Directors: Jem Garrard
Writer: Jed Elinoff
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