The WORST episodes of Talking Dead

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

A live after show about Fear/The Walking Dead, hosted by Chris Hardwick. Talking Dead features Hardwick spending time with fans, actors, producers and TV enthusiasts, recapping the most recent Fear/ The Walking Dead episodes and taking questions and comments from viewers.

Last Updated: 12/17/2024Network: AMCStatus: Continuing
Hounded
star
5.39
70 votes

#1 - Hounded

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/18/2012

Host Chris Hardwick discusses The Walking Dead episode “Hounded” with guests Joel Madden and Sarah Silverman.

18 Miles Out
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5.46
37 votes

#2 - 18 Miles Out

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/27/2012

Michael Zegen, Kevin Smith, and Scott Wilson talk about the Walking Dead episode "18 Miles Out"

Triggerfinger
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5.79
70 votes

#3 - Triggerfinger

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/20/2012

Steven Yeun and Paget Brewster discuss The Walking Dead Episode "Triggerfinger".

Better Angels
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6.33
39 votes

#4 - Better Angels

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/12/2012

Lauren Cohan and Zachary Levi talk about The Walking Dead episode "Better Angels".

When the Dead Come Knocking
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6.38
40 votes

#5 - When the Dead Come Knocking

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/25/2012

Host Chris Hardwick discusses The Walking Dead episode “When the Dead Come Knocking” with guests Yvette Nicole Brown and CM Punk.

Watch Now:Apple TV
I Ain't a Judas
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6.47
40 votes

#6 - I Ain't a Judas

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/24/2013

Host Chris Hardwick discusses The Walking Dead episode “I Ain't a Judas” with guests Scott Adsit and Retta.

Them
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6.57
54 votes

#7 - Them

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/15/2015

The "Them" episode is discussed with Seth Gilliam (Father Gabriel), Lauren Cohan (Maggie) and Robin Lord Taylor.

Seed
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6.62
129 votes

#8 - Seed

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/14/2012

Host Chris Hardwick discusses The Walking Dead episode “Seed” with guests Glen Mazarra and Danai Gurira.

Watch Now:Apple TV
Sick
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6.64
69 votes

#9 - Sick

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/21/2012

Host Chris Hardwick discusses The Walking Dead episode "Sick" with guests Wil Wheaton and Nick Gomez.

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6.64
69 votes

#10 - Chupacabra

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/13/2011

Chris Hardwick discusses The Walking Dead episode “Chupacabra” with actress Aisha Tyler and special guest Michael Rooker.

Directors: Russell Norman
Bloodletting
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6.67
103 votes

#11 - Bloodletting

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/23/2011

Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman and Brian Posehn discuss The Walking Dead episode, "Bloodletting."

Directors: Russell Norman
Beside The Dying Fire
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6.68
69 votes

#12 - Beside The Dying Fire

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/18/2012

Glen Mazzara and Laurie Holden discuss the "Beside the Dying Fire" episode of "The Walking Dead."

star
6.72
18 votes

#13 - Out of the Ashes

Season 10 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/19/2021

Cassady McClincy and Ross Marquand discuss the Season 11 episode of The Walking Dead, "Out of the Ashes." Hosted by Chris Hardwick.

Prey
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6.74
78 votes

#14 - Prey

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/17/2013

Chris Hardwick discusses The Walking Dead episode "Prey” with guests Todd McFarlane, Kumail Nanjiani, and Laurie Holden.

star
6.96
117 votes

#15 - What Lies Ahead

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/16/2011

Robert Kirkman, Patton Oswald, and James Gunn discuss The Walking Dead episode, "What Lies Ahead".

Directors: Russell Norman
Watch Now:Apple TV
Captive (FTWD 205)
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6.97
132 votes

#16 - Captive (FTWD 205)

Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/8/2016

The "Captive" episode of "Fear the Walking Dead" is discussed with Alycia Debnam-Carey (Alicia), Jesse McCartney (Reed), and Daniel Zovatto (Jack).

Isolation
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6.97
33 votes

#17 - Isolation

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/27/2013

Marilyn Manson, Jack Osbourne, and executive producer Gale Anne Hurd discuss the episode "Isolation".

Directors: Russell Norman
Watch Now:Apple TV
Cherokee Rose
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7.04
70 votes

#18 - Cherokee Rose

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/6/2011

Chris Hardwick discusses The Walking Dead episode "Cherokee Rose" with guests comedian Matt Besser and author Matt Mogk.

Directors: Russell Norman
The Suicide King
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7.06
68 votes

#19 - The Suicide King

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/10/2013

Host Chris Hardwick discusses The Walking Dead episode “The Suicide King” with guests Kevin Smith and Steven Yeun.

star
7.09
11 votes

#20 - The Portrait / Death and the Dead

Season 10 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/28/2021

Nico Tortorella, Deborah Joy Winans and Karen David discuss the Season 7 episode of Fear the Walking Dead, "The Portrait" and the Season 2 episode of The Walking Dead: World Beyond, "Death and the Dead" Hosted by Chris Hardwick.

What Happened and What's Going On
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7.09
75 votes

#21 - What Happened and What's Going On

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/8/2015

"What Happened and What's Going On" is discussed with Chad L. Coleman (Tyreese) and Greg Nicotero.

Walk with Me
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7.10
69 votes

#22 - Walk with Me

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/28/2012

Host Chris Hardwick discusses The Walking Dead episode “Walk With Me” with guests David Alpert and Bobak Ferdowsi.

Nebraska
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7.10
39 votes

#23 - Nebraska

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/12/2012

Dave Navarro and Glen Mazzara discuss The Walking Dead episode "Nebraska".

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7.13
89 votes

#24 - Pablo & Jessica (FTWD 211)

Season 5 - Episode 27 - Aired 9/11/2016

Host Chris Hardwick and his guests Reggie Watts, Paul Calderon (Alejandro), and Danay Garcia (Luciana) discuss tonight's "Fear the Walking Dead" episode "Pablo and Jessica".

Consumed
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7.15
71 votes

#25 - Consumed

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/16/2014

The "Consumed" episode is discussed with CM Punk, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Tyler James Williams.