RG
Rick Grimes
A sheriff’s deputy, married to Lori and father to Carl.
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 1 OF 13
THE WALKING DEAD
What Lies Ahead
The setup
The survivors have escaped the CDC and are travelling towards Fort Benning. Jenner’s private words to Rick remain unexplained.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
7 peopleThe only names you need
LG
Lori Grimes
Rick’s wife and Carl’s mother.
CG
Carl Grimes
Rick and Lori’s young son.
SW
Shane Walsh
Rick’s police partner and close friend.
CP
Carol Peletier
Sophia’s mother, travelling with the survivors.
SP
Sophia Peletier
Carol’s young daughter and Carl’s friend.
D
Dale
The older survivor who owns and maintains the group’s camper van.
WHILE WATCHING
Recap as you go
3 stops at clear scenes. Open a stop only after you have watched the scene named. Scene cues replace timestamps because cuts and adverts can vary.
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
Hidden until you finish this episode.
Content note: Strong horror, bloody violence, threat and death. A child is injured; discussion of wanting to die.