The BEST episodes of The Walking Dead: Origins season 1

Every episode of The Walking Dead: Origins season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Walking Dead: Origins season 1!

Revisiting the stories of major characters, presented and narrated by the cast members who play them; taking a look back at key moments and events that affected them the most on their journeys through The Walking Dead Universe.

Last Updated: 6/22/2025Network: Status: Ended
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7.94
85 votes

#1 - Negan's Story

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/29/2021

The enigma that is Negan, as told by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, the actor who plays him, with a look back at key moments from "The Walking Dead," plus an exclusive look ahead at Season 11.

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7.68
87 votes

#2 - Carol's Story

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/5/2021

The evolution of Carol, as told by Melissa McBride, the actress who plays her, with a look back at key moments from "The Walking Dead," plus an exclusive look ahead at Season 11.

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7.67
79 votes

#3 - Maggie's Story

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/22/2021

The formidable nature of Maggie Rhee, as told by Lauren Cohan, the actress who plays her, with a look back at key moments from "The Walking Dead," plus an exclusive look ahead at Season 11.

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7.56
126 votes

#4 - Daryl's Story

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/15/2021

The epic story of Daryl Dixon, as told by Norman Reedus, the actor who plays him, with a look back at key moments from "The Walking Dead," plus an exclusive look ahead at Season 11.

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