The BEST episodes of The Walking Dead season 1

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

The world we knew is gone. An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally start living.

Last Updated: 11/1/2024Network: AMCStatus: Ended
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Days Gone Bye
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8.12
19127 votes

#1 - Days Gone Bye

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/31/2010

Rick searches for his family after emerging from a coma into a world terrorized by the walking dead. Morgan and Duane, whom he meets along the way, help teach Rick the new rules for survival.

Directors: Frank Darabont
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TS-19
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7.96
15126 votes

#2 - TS-19

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/5/2010

Rick and the group are allowed into the CDC by a strange doctor, but all is not what it seems in their newfound haven.

Directors: Guy Ferland
Writer: Adam Fierro
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Vatos
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7.87
16221 votes

#3 - Vatos

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/21/2010

While still in search of Merle, the group tries to retrieve the bag of guns but are attacked by several living men who are also after the weapons. The group manages to grab the injured attacker; however, several of the attackers escape and take Glenn hostage. Back at camp a large group of walkers venture up the hill and take the survivors by surprise.

Directors: Johan B. Renck
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Guts
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7.86
16794 votes

#4 - Guts

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/7/2010

Rick unknowingly causes a group of survivors to be trapped by walkers. The group dynamic devolves from accusations to violence, as Rick must confront an enemy far more dangerous than the undead.

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Wildfire
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7.85
15288 votes

#5 - Wildfire

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/28/2010

Rick leads the group to the CDC after the attack on the camp. Jim must make a terrible life and death decision.

Writer: Glen Mazzara
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Tell It to the Frogs
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7.84
15855 votes

#6 - Tell It to the Frogs

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/14/2010

After returning to the camp with the department store survivors and an emotional reunion with his wife and son, Rick decides to go against Shane's advice and go back to Atlanta for Merle Dixon and his dropped bag of guns accompanied by Merle's younger brother, Darryl Dixon, as well as Glenn and T-Dog.

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