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The Storm
In the aftermath of an overwhelming loss, the communities must brave a ferocious blizzard; as one group deals with an enemy from within, another is forced to make a life or death decision.
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Rick and his group make a risky run into Washington, D.C. to search for artifacts they will need to build the civilization he and Carl envisioned.
The Bridge
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The communities join forces to restore a bridge that will facilitate communication and trade; someone is gravely injured at the construction site.
Warning Signs
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A mysterious disappearance from the work camp threatens Rick's vision for the future.
The Obliged
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Rick's vision of a civilized future is threatened by a sudden reckoning with past sins that remain unavenged and unforgiven.
What Comes After
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Rick is forced to face the past as he struggles to maintain the safety of the communities and protect the future he and Carl envisioned.
Who Are You Now?
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The Survivors encounter unfamiliar faces outside the safety of their community's walls and must decide whether or not this new group can be trusted.
Stradivarius
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Carol seeks out an old friend living alone in a wilderness teeming with walkers; survivors make the perilous trek to a new home.
Evolution
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A small rescue mission braves a dangerous herd in their hunt for a missing comrade, only to discover a surprising threat that could doom them all.
Adaptation
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The group unmasks a disturbing and dangerous new threat. An escaped captive revisits his past.
Omega
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Another arrival at the Hilltop Colony reveals information about the leader of a hostile new group of savages. A party searches for Alden and Luke.
Bounty
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The Whisperers, led by Alpha, confront the Hilltop in a harrowing attempt to retrieve her daughter; A supply run for the Kingdom turns into a dangerous quest.
Guardians
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While one community struggles to ease tensions that threaten to divide from within, the true nature of another group comes into focus; a mission to rescue a friend has potentially deadly consequences.
Chokepoint
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Daryl's daring rescue mission forces Alpha to unleash a group of her own to retrieve what belongs to her, even if the price is paid in blood; the Kingdom's plans to reunite the communities are put in jeopardy.
Scars
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An outsider's arrival forces Alexandria to rehash devastating old wounds; eye-opening secrets from the past are revealed.
The Calm Before
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The four communities come together in celebration at the Kingdom's fair, but while some pacts are renewed, others come at a much steeper price.
The Storm
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In the aftermath of an overwhelming loss, the communities must brave a ferocious blizzard; as one group deals with an enemy from within, another is forced to make a life or death decision.
“The Walking Dead” Season 8 finale rose week-to-week in the Nielsen ratings but still could not overcome the ratings declines that have plagued it for the past few seasons.
In the Live+Same Day numbers from Sunday, “The Walking Dead” averaged a 3.4 rating in adults 18-49 and 7.9 million viewers. That is up approximately 21% in the demo and 18% in total viewers versus last week. But that is also down 37% in the demo and 30% in total viewers from the Season 7 finale last year.
Coldplay music online. Season 8 of the series as a whole averaged a 3.4 and 7.8 million viewers in Live+Same Day, down from Season 7’s average approximately the same percentages as the Season 8 finale compared to the Season 7 finale.
Despite the fact the numbers are less than ideal for the show, it was nevertheless the highest-rated program of the night. The show also faced stiff competition on broadcast for the night, including ABC News’ interview with former FBI Director James Comey as well as the ACM Awards on CBS.
The season finales rank as follows (by demo rating):
Season 5 (2015)–8.2 rating, 15.8 million
Season 4 (2014)–8.0 rating, 15.7 million
Season 6 (2016)–6.9 rating, 14.2 million
Season 3 (2013)–6.4 rating, 12.4 million viewers
Season 7 (2017)–5.4 rating, 11.3 million
Season 2 (2012)–4.7 rating, 9 million viewers
Season 8 (2018)–3.4 rating, 7.9 million
Season 1 (2011)–3.0 rating, 6 million viewers
As Variety previously reported, the Season 8 midseason premiere was the lowest-rated midseason premiere in series history, putting up a 3.6 rating in adults 18-49 and 8.3 million viewers.The Season 8 midseason finale was the show’s lowest-rated since Season 2. The Season 8 premiere was also the show’s lowest-rated since its third season, despite the fact that the Season 8 opener was also the show’s 100th episode.