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The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead: Season 5

  • 2014
  • 16 episodes

After the season 4 finale left most of the main characters at the mercy of the sadistic inhabitants of Terminus. Season 5 will offer new directions for the group of survivors as scientist Eugene Porter promises a cure to the zombie virus if he can be safely escorted to Washington DC, but getting there is easier said than done.

Season 5 of The Walking Dead premiered on October 12, 2014 and has 16 episodes, from "No Sanctuary" to "Conquer". The last episode aired on March 29, 2015.

Where to watch The Walking Dead

In the United States, you can stream The Walking Dead on Netflix, Philo, AMC+ and YouTube TV. It is also free on Pluto TV. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 123 countries.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 1No SanctuaryAired October 12, 2014

    We learn the true motives of the Terminans as Rick and the group find themselves in a vulnerable situation. Will they be able to work together?

    • 44m
    • Directed by Greg Nicotero
    • Written by Scott M. Gimple

    Guest stars

    • Christian Serratos Rosita Espinosa
    • Josh McDermitt Eugene Porter
    • Alanna Masterson Tara Chambler
    • Lennie James Morgan Jones
    • Sonequa Martin-Green Sasha Williams
    • Robin Lord Taylor Sam
    • Justice Leak Knife Smock Man
    • Adam Boyer Bat Smock Man
  2. Episode 2StrangersAired October 19, 2014

    With supplies running low and not knowing whether to trust the people around them, Rick leads a mission where the risk might not be worth the reward.

    • 43m
    • Directed by David Boyd
    • Written by Robert Kirkman

    Guest stars

  3. Episode 3Four Walls and a RoofAired October 26, 2014

    Rick and the group find themselves pitted against some very nasty people, but our group might just have a plan to gain the upper hand.

    • 44m
    • Directed by Jeffrey F. January
    • Written by Angela Kang and Corey Reed

    Guest stars

  4. Episode 4SlabtownAired November 2, 2014

    Beth gets to meet a whole group of other survivors, but what looks safe and nice on the outside has a bit of a dark side.

    • 43m
    • Directed by Michael Satrazemis
    • Written by Channing Powell and Matthew Negrete

    Guest stars

    • Keisha Castle-Hughes Joan
    • Cullen Moss Officer Gorman
    • Christine Woods Dawn Lerner
    • Erik Jensen Steven Edwards
    • Tyler James Williams Noah
    • Ricky Wayne Officer O'Donnell
    • Teri Wyble Officer Shepherd
  5. Episode 5Self HelpAired November 9, 2014

    A new set of issues confront our group while on a mission. Will they be able to push through and survive these challenges? Or better yet, each other?

    • 43m
    • Directed by Ernest R. Dickerson
    • Written by Seth Hoffman and Heather Bellson

    Guest stars

  6. Episode 6ConsumedAired November 16, 2014

    Cautiously, members of our group must venture into a familiar location on a heroic rescue mission. It's a huge stage, but so are the stakes.

    • 43m
    • Directed by Seith Mann
    • Written by Matthew Negrete and Corey Reed

    Guest stars

    • Tyler James Williams Noah
    • Ricky Wayne Officer O'Donnell
  7. Episode 7CrossedAired November 23, 2014

    Between holding down the church and going on a rescue mission, our group is spread pretty thin. Is this going to be the breaking point?

    • 43m
    • Directed by Billy Gierhart
    • Written by Seth Hoffman

    Guest stars

    • Christian Serratos Rosita Espinosa
    • Seth Gilliam Gabriel Stokes
    • Josh McDermitt Eugene Porter
    • Alanna Masterson Tara Chambler
    • Sonequa Martin-Green Sasha Williams
    • Maximiliano Hernández Bob Lamson
    • Christine Woods Dawn Lerner
    • Erik Jensen Steven Edwards
  8. Episode 8CodaAired November 30, 2014

    Rules and morals have been tossed aside by new enemies. Rick will try to find a peaceful agreement, but they might prefer violence.

    • 43m
    • Directed by Ernest R. Dickerson
    • Written by Angela Kang

    Guest stars

    • Christian Serratos Rosita Espinosa
    • Seth Gilliam Gabriel Stokes
    • Josh McDermitt Eugene Porter
    • Alanna Masterson Tara Chambler
    • Sonequa Martin-Green Sasha Williams
    • Kyle Clements McGinley
    • Maximiliano Hernández Bob Lamson
    • Christine Woods Dawn Lerner
  9. Episode 9What Happened and What's Going OnAired February 8, 2015

    After all the recent trials the group has faced, a slight detour might prove to be the solution they've been looking for.

    • 43m
    • Directed by Greg Nicotero
    • Written by Scott M. Gimple

    Guest stars

    • David Morrissey Philip Blake
    • Christian Serratos Rosita Espinosa
    • Seth Gilliam Gabriel Stokes
    • Josh McDermitt Eugene Porter
    • Alanna Masterson Tara Chambler
    • Sonequa Martin-Green Sasha Williams
    • Brighton Sharbino Lizzie Samuels
    • Kyla Kenedy Mika Samuels
  10. Episode 10ThemAired February 15, 2015

    Life on the road has left the group beaten and beleaguered. Will they be able to trudge along? Are they even the same people they once were?

    • 43m
    • Directed by Julius Ramsay
    • Written by Heather Bellson

    Guest stars

  11. Episode 11The DistanceAired February 22, 2015

    Lasting through a spectacular storm, Rick and the group meet a seemingly friendly person. Can they be trusted or are they just manipulating Rick?

    • 43m
    • Directed by Larysa Kondracki
    • Written by Seth Hoffman

    Guest stars

  12. Episode 12RememberAired March 1, 2015

    Adjusting into a new lifestyle is proving difficult for the group. Has life on the road proven too treacherous to go back to who they once were?

    • 43m
    • Directed by Greg Nicotero
    • Written by Channing Powell

    Guest stars

  13. Episode 13ForgetAired March 8, 2015

    Rick and the group continue to acclimate to their new surroundings. Will they be able to go back to normalcy? Then again, what is normal now?

    • 43m
    • Directed by David Boyd
    • Written by Corey Reed

    Guest stars

  14. Episode 14SpendAired March 15, 2015

    While trying to secure their new home, Rick and his group face many challenges, some life threatening. Is this really the utopia it seems to be?

    • 43m
    • Directed by Jennifer Lynch
    • Written by Matthew Negrete

    Guest stars

  15. Episode 15TryAired March 22, 2015

    The group realizes that sheltered life might not be possible as life within the walls starts to mimic life outside. Will these setbacks break Rick?

    • 43m
    • Directed by Michael Satrazemis
    • Written by Angela Kang

    Guest stars

  16. Episode 16ConquerAired March 29, 2015

    Daryl experiences trouble on a run, while Rick and his group continue to feel like outsiders in Alexandria, where trouble is creeping into the gates.

    • 1h 5m
    • Directed by Greg Nicotero
    • Written by Seth Hoffman and Scott M. Gimple

    Guest stars

Season cast