The Walking Dead season 9
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The ninth season of The Walking Dead, an American post-apocalyptic horror television series on AMC premiered on October 7, 2018, and concluded on March 31, 2019, consisting of 16 episodes. Developed for television by Frank Darabont, the series is based on the eponymous series of comic books by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard. The executive producers are Kirkman, David Alpert, Scott M. Gimple, Angela Kang, Greg Nicotero, Tom Luse, Denise Huth, and Gale Anne Hurd, with Kang taking over the role of showrunner from Gimple after his promotion to chief content officer for the franchise. This season adapts material from issues #127–144 of the comic book series and focuses on the aftermath of All Out War. Eighteen months after the defeat of Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) under an alliance of communities spearheaded by Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), the season focuses on the united communities as they face obstacles and dangers both outside and inside their alliance, with the threat of the mysterious Whisperers looming. The ninth season is the final season for lead actor Andrew Lincoln, who has portrayed Rick Grimes since the series' first season. Lauren Cohan appeared as Maggie Greene in a diminished role and only appeared in the first five episodes of this season due to other commitments; Cohan returned as a series regular in season 10.
Infobox
Showrunner
Angela Kang
Starring
mw- Andrew Lincoln Norman Reedus Lauren Cohan Danai Gurira Melissa McBride Alanna Masterson Josh McDermitt Christian Serratos Seth Gilliam Ross Marquand Katelyn Nacon Tom Payne Jeffrey Dean Morgan Khary Payton Samantha Morton Xander Berkeley Pollyanna McIntosh Callan McAuliffe Avi Nash
No. of episodes
16
Original network
AMC
Original release
October 7, 2018 (2018-10-07) –March 31, 2019 (2019-03-31)
Tables
· Episodes
116
116
No.overall
116
No. inseason
1
Title
"A New Beginning"
Directed by
Greg Nicotero
Written by
Angela Kang
Original release date
October 7, 2018 (2018-10-07)
U.S. viewers(millions)
6.08
Eighteen months after Negan's defeat, the communities are working on rebuilding society. The Sanctuary suffers from infertile ground and underlying support for Negan. Rick leads a trek to a Washington, D.C. museum to recover pioneering supplies; on the way back, they find the main bridge to Hilltop has been broken by a storm, forcing them to detour. A young man, Ken, is killed while protecting the group's horses from walkers. Gregory, ousted as Hilltop's leader, convinces Ken's father, Earl, to try to assassinate Maggie but he fails. Rick and Michonne ask Maggie for Hilltop's help in providing for the Sanctuary but she refuses. That evening, Maggie has Gregory publicly executed for his actions.
Eighteen months after Negan's defeat, the communities are working on rebuilding society. The Sanctuary suffers from infertile ground and underlying support for Negan. Rick leads a trek to a Washington, D.C. museum to recover pioneering supplies; on the way back, they find the main bridge to Hilltop has been broken by a storm, forcing them to detour. A young man, Ken, is killed while protecting the group's horses from walkers. Gregory, ousted as Hilltop's leader, convinces Ken's father, Earl, to try to assassinate Maggie but he fails. Rick and Michonne ask Maggie for Hilltop's help in providing for the Sanctuary but she refuses. That evening, Maggie has Gregory publicly executed for his actions.
No.overall
Eighteen months after Negan's defeat, the communities are working on rebuilding society. The Sanctuary suffers from infertile ground and underlying support for Negan. Rick leads a trek to a Washington, D.C. museum to recover pioneering supplies; on the way back, they find the main bridge to Hilltop has been broken by a storm, forcing them to detour. A young man, Ken, is killed while protecting the group's horses from walkers. Gregory, ousted as Hilltop's leader, convinces Ken's father, Earl, to try to assassinate Maggie but he fails. Rick and Michonne ask Maggie for Hilltop's help in providing for the Sanctuary but she refuses. That evening, Maggie has Gregory publicly executed for his actions.
117
117
No.overall
117
No. inseason
2
Title
"The Bridge"
Directed by
Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Written by
David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick
Original release date
October 14, 2018 (2018-10-14)
U.S. viewers(millions)
4.95
A month after Gregory's death, the communities work together to repair the bridge; several Saviors have gone missing since construction began. After some persuasion, Maggie decides to deliver food to a starving Sanctuary. A herd approaches the repair crew after Justin fails to sound an alarm and Aaron's arm is crushed under a log. Daryl rescues Aaron and Enid is forced to amputate Aaron's arm to keep him alive. Anne and Gabriel pursue a romantic relationship but Anne takes note of a nearby helicopter. Rick updates an incarcerated Negan on the bridge's progress, and Negan warns him that his vision will fail. Justin is banished and on his way back to the Sanctuary, he is abducted.
A month after Gregory's death, the communities work together to repair the bridge; several Saviors have gone missing since construction began. After some persuasion, Maggie decides to deliver food to a starving Sanctuary. A herd approaches the repair crew after Justin fails to sound an alarm and Aaron's arm is crushed under a log. Daryl rescues Aaron and Enid is forced to amputate Aaron's arm to keep him alive. Anne and Gabriel pursue a romantic relationship but Anne takes note of a nearby helicopter. Rick updates an incarcerated Negan on the bridge's progress, and Negan warns him that his vision will fail. Justin is banished and on his way back to the Sanctuary, he is abducted.
No.overall
A month after Gregory's death, the communities work together to repair the bridge; several Saviors have gone missing since construction began. After some persuasion, Maggie decides to deliver food to a starving Sanctuary. A herd approaches the repair crew after Justin fails to sound an alarm and Aaron's arm is crushed under a log. Daryl rescues Aaron and Enid is forced to amputate Aaron's arm to keep him alive. Anne and Gabriel pursue a romantic relationship but Anne takes note of a nearby helicopter. Rick updates an incarcerated Negan on the bridge's progress, and Negan warns him that his vision will fail. Justin is banished and on his way back to the Sanctuary, he is abducted.
118
118
No.overall
118
No. inseason
3
Title
"Warning Signs"
Directed by
Dan Liu
Written by
Corey Reed
Original release date
October 21, 2018 (2018-10-21)
U.S. viewers(millions)
5.04
After Justin is discovered dead, Arat goes missing as well, angering the Saviors and postponing the construction on the bridge. Rick asks Gabriel to follow Anne, who is revealed to have been trading people to a mysterious ally in exchange for supplies. Gabriel confronts her, forcing her to incapacitate him. Daryl and Maggie learn that Oceanside has been capturing and killing the Saviors, including Arat, as revenge for killing Oceanside's men. They walk away as Cyndie kills Arat and they decide to ignore "Rick's way" and confront Negan.
After Justin is discovered dead, Arat goes missing as well, angering the Saviors and postponing the construction on the bridge. Rick asks Gabriel to follow Anne, who is revealed to have been trading people to a mysterious ally in exchange for supplies. Gabriel confronts her, forcing her to incapacitate him. Daryl and Maggie learn that Oceanside has been capturing and killing the Saviors, including Arat, as revenge for killing Oceanside's men. They walk away as Cyndie kills Arat and they decide to ignore "Rick's way" and confront Negan.
No.overall
After Justin is discovered dead, Arat goes missing as well, angering the Saviors and postponing the construction on the bridge. Rick asks Gabriel to follow Anne, who is revealed to have been trading people to a mysterious ally in exchange for supplies. Gabriel confronts her, forcing her to incapacitate him. Daryl and Maggie learn that Oceanside has been capturing and killing the Saviors, including Arat, as revenge for killing Oceanside's men. They walk away as Cyndie kills Arat and they decide to ignore "Rick's way" and confront Negan.
119
119
No.overall
119
No. inseason
4
Title
"The Obliged"
Directed by
Rosemary Rodriguez
Written by
Geraldine Inoa
Original release date
October 28, 2018 (2018-10-28)
U.S. viewers(millions)
5.10
Jesus tells Rick about Maggie's intention to assassinate Negan, and Rick tries to delay her entry into Alexandria. Anne plans to send Gabriel away to her mysterious ally but changes her mind and abandons him instead. The Saviors steal guns and confront Carol over Oceanside's actions; a riot ensues and the gunfire leads a walker herd to the work camp. Rick takes a horse to lead the herd away from the camp but the horse gets spooked and throws him off onto a concrete slab, impaling his torso with rebar and knocking him unconscious.
Jesus tells Rick about Maggie's intention to assassinate Negan, and Rick tries to delay her entry into Alexandria. Anne plans to send Gabriel away to her mysterious ally but changes her mind and abandons him instead. The Saviors steal guns and confront Carol over Oceanside's actions; a riot ensues and the gunfire leads a walker herd to the work camp. Rick takes a horse to lead the herd away from the camp but the horse gets spooked and throws him off onto a concrete slab, impaling his torso with rebar and knocking him unconscious.
No.overall
Jesus tells Rick about Maggie's intention to assassinate Negan, and Rick tries to delay her entry into Alexandria. Anne plans to send Gabriel away to her mysterious ally but changes her mind and abandons him instead. The Saviors steal guns and confront Carol over Oceanside's actions; a riot ensues and the gunfire leads a walker herd to the work camp. Rick takes a horse to lead the herd away from the camp but the horse gets spooked and throws him off onto a concrete slab, impaling his torso with rebar and knocking him unconscious.
120
120
No.overall
120
No. inseason
5
Title
"What Comes After"
Directed by
Greg Nicotero
Written by
Story by : Scott M. Gimple & Matthew NegreteTeleplay by : Matthew Negrete
Original release date
November 4, 2018 (2018-11-04)
U.S. viewers(millions)
5.41
Critically wounded and weak, Rick attempts to draw the herd away on horseback. Maggie goes to execute Negan, but after realizing that he is worse than dead already, she abandons the attempt. Rick leads the walkers onto the bridge and apparently sacrifices himself by blowing it up, stopping the herd. Unknown to everyone, Rick is found alive and rescued by Anne, who contacts her allies in the helicopter. They gather the duo and fly to parts unknown. Six years later, Judith rescues a new group of survivors from walkers.
Critically wounded and weak, Rick attempts to draw the herd away on horseback. Maggie goes to execute Negan, but after realizing that he is worse than dead already, she abandons the attempt. Rick leads the walkers onto the bridge and apparently sacrifices himself by blowing it up, stopping the herd. Unknown to everyone, Rick is found alive and rescued by Anne, who contacts her allies in the helicopter. They gather the duo and fly to parts unknown. Six years later, Judith rescues a new group of survivors from walkers.
No.overall
Critically wounded and weak, Rick attempts to draw the herd away on horseback. Maggie goes to execute Negan, but after realizing that he is worse than dead already, she abandons the attempt. Rick leads the walkers onto the bridge and apparently sacrifices himself by blowing it up, stopping the herd. Unknown to everyone, Rick is found alive and rescued by Anne, who contacts her allies in the helicopter. They gather the duo and fly to parts unknown. Six years later, Judith rescues a new group of survivors from walkers.
121
121
No.overall
121
No. inseason
6
Title
"Who Are You Now?"
Directed by
Larry Teng
Written by
Eddie Guzelian
Original release date
November 11, 2018 (2018-11-11)
U.S. viewers(millions)
5.40
After much resistance, Judith convinces Michonne to help Magna's group by escorting them to Hilltop. While setting up radio transmitting equipment, Rosita and Eugene are followed by a strangely-acting herd of walkers. Carol takes the teenage Henry to Hilltop to apprentice as a blacksmith; they are ambushed by Jed, Regina and several former Saviors who steal their supplies. Carol later burns the group alive and takes Henry to visit Daryl, who is living alone in the wilderness. Negan remains a prisoner in Alexandria but has apparently adopted a less antagonistic attitude.
After much resistance, Judith convinces Michonne to help Magna's group by escorting them to Hilltop. While setting up radio transmitting equipment, Rosita and Eugene are followed by a strangely-acting herd of walkers. Carol takes the teenage Henry to Hilltop to apprentice as a blacksmith; they are ambushed by Jed, Regina and several former Saviors who steal their supplies. Carol later burns the group alive and takes Henry to visit Daryl, who is living alone in the wilderness. Negan remains a prisoner in Alexandria but has apparently adopted a less antagonistic attitude.
No.overall
After much resistance, Judith convinces Michonne to help Magna's group by escorting them to Hilltop. While setting up radio transmitting equipment, Rosita and Eugene are followed by a strangely-acting herd of walkers. Carol takes the teenage Henry to Hilltop to apprentice as a blacksmith; they are ambushed by Jed, Regina and several former Saviors who steal their supplies. Carol later burns the group alive and takes Henry to visit Daryl, who is living alone in the wilderness. Negan remains a prisoner in Alexandria but has apparently adopted a less antagonistic attitude.
122
122
No.overall
122
No. inseason
7
Title
"Stradivarius"
Directed by
Michael Cudlitz
Written by
Vivian Tse
Original release date
November 18, 2018 (2018-11-18)
U.S. viewers(millions)
4.79
Michonne leads Magna's group towards the Hilltop but refuses to travel all the way, fearing a confrontation with Maggie. She learns from Siddiq that Maggie recently left the Hilltop to help Georgie build another community, leaving Jesus and Tara in charge. Michonne brings Magna's group to their former camp, allowing Luke to recover some of the musical instruments he had been scavenging. While Jesus and Aaron are discussing how to bring Hilltop and Alexandria closer together, they see a flare shot by an injured Rosita, who informs them of Eugene's whereabouts. Daryl escorts Carol and Henry to Hilltop for Henry to apprentice as a blacksmith. Later, Jesus, Aaron and Daryl leave to search for Eugene.
Michonne leads Magna's group towards the Hilltop but refuses to travel all the way, fearing a confrontation with Maggie. She learns from Siddiq that Maggie recently left the Hilltop to help Georgie build another community, leaving Jesus and Tara in charge. Michonne brings Magna's group to their former camp, allowing Luke to recover some of the musical instruments he had been scavenging. While Jesus and Aaron are discussing how to bring Hilltop and Alexandria closer together, they see a flare shot by an injured Rosita, who informs them of Eugene's whereabouts. Daryl escorts Carol and Henry to Hilltop for Henry to apprentice as a blacksmith. Later, Jesus, Aaron and Daryl leave to search for Eugene.
No.overall
Michonne leads Magna's group towards the Hilltop but refuses to travel all the way, fearing a confrontation with Maggie. She learns from Siddiq that Maggie recently left the Hilltop to help Georgie build another community, leaving Jesus and Tara in charge. Michonne brings Magna's group to their former camp, allowing Luke to recover some of the musical instruments he had been scavenging. While Jesus and Aaron are discussing how to bring Hilltop and Alexandria closer together, they see a flare shot by an injured Rosita, who informs them of Eugene's whereabouts. Daryl escorts Carol and Henry to Hilltop for Henry to apprentice as a blacksmith. Later, Jesus, Aaron and Daryl leave to search for Eugene.
123
123
No.overall
123
No. inseason
8
Title
"Evolution"
Directed by
Michael E. Satrazemis
Written by
David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick
Original release date
November 25, 2018 (2018-11-25)
U.S. viewers(millions)
5.09
After Gabriel accidentally leaves his cell unlocked, Negan escapes from confinement. Henry begins his apprenticeship with Earl but sneaks outside Hilltop and gets drunk, leading to his being temporarily imprisoned. Magna's group is accepted into Hilltop but are told by Tara that they must "earn their keep". Daryl, Jesus and Aaron find Eugene, who reveals that he heard walkers whispering to each other, suggesting that they are evolving. The whispering herd pursues the group and corners them in a cemetery. Michonne, Magna and Yumiko arrive to help but Jesus is killed after a "walker" stabs him through the chest. After fending off the herd, the group discovers that the whispering walkers are indeed people wearing walker skins. The Whisperers suddenly surround the group.
After Gabriel accidentally leaves his cell unlocked, Negan escapes from confinement. Henry begins his apprenticeship with Earl but sneaks outside Hilltop and gets drunk, leading to his being temporarily imprisoned. Magna's group is accepted into Hilltop but are told by Tara that they must "earn their keep". Daryl, Jesus and Aaron find Eugene, who reveals that he heard walkers whispering to each other, suggesting that they are evolving. The whispering herd pursues the group and corners them in a cemetery. Michonne, Magna and Yumiko arrive to help but Jesus is killed after a "walker" stabs him through the chest. After fending off the herd, the group discovers that the whispering walkers are indeed people wearing walker skins. The Whisperers suddenly surround the group.
No.overall
After Gabriel accidentally leaves his cell unlocked, Negan escapes from confinement. Henry begins his apprenticeship with Earl but sneaks outside Hilltop and gets drunk, leading to his being temporarily imprisoned. Magna's group is accepted into Hilltop but are told by Tara that they must "earn their keep". Daryl, Jesus and Aaron find Eugene, who reveals that he heard walkers whispering to each other, suggesting that they are evolving. The whispering herd pursues the group and corners them in a cemetery. Michonne, Magna and Yumiko arrive to help but Jesus is killed after a "walker" stabs him through the chest. After fending off the herd, the group discovers that the whispering walkers are indeed people wearing walker skins. The Whisperers suddenly surround the group.
124
124
No.overall
124
No. inseason
9
Title
"Adaptation"
Directed by
Greg Nicotero
Written by
Corey Reed
Original release date
February 10, 2019 (2019-02-10)
U.S. viewers(millions)
5.16
Michonne's group manages to escape the cemetery and they capture a young Whisperer, Lydia, on their way back to Hilltop. Michonne and Daryl attempt to get answers from the girl without much luck, though she admits that her mother is still alive and that her people live among the walkers. Rosita tells Siddiq that she is pregnant with his baby. Tara agrees to let Magna's group stay at Hilltop, while Michonne plans to return to Alexandria to warn her people of the new threat. After escaping Alexandria, Negan returns to the Sanctuary only to find it abandoned, and he thus returns to the comfort of his cell in Alexandria willingly. Luke and Alden are lured into a trap and captured by the Whisperers.
Michonne's group manages to escape the cemetery and they capture a young Whisperer, Lydia, on their way back to Hilltop. Michonne and Daryl attempt to get answers from the girl without much luck, though she admits that her mother is still alive and that her people live among the walkers. Rosita tells Siddiq that she is pregnant with his baby. Tara agrees to let Magna's group stay at Hilltop, while Michonne plans to return to Alexandria to warn her people of the new threat. After escaping Alexandria, Negan returns to the Sanctuary only to find it abandoned, and he thus returns to the comfort of his cell in Alexandria willingly. Luke and Alden are lured into a trap and captured by the Whisperers.
No.overall
Michonne's group manages to escape the cemetery and they capture a young Whisperer, Lydia, on their way back to Hilltop. Michonne and Daryl attempt to get answers from the girl without much luck, though she admits that her mother is still alive and that her people live among the walkers. Rosita tells Siddiq that she is pregnant with his baby. Tara agrees to let Magna's group stay at Hilltop, while Michonne plans to return to Alexandria to warn her people of the new threat. After escaping Alexandria, Negan returns to the Sanctuary only to find it abandoned, and he thus returns to the comfort of his cell in Alexandria willingly. Luke and Alden are lured into a trap and captured by the Whisperers.
125
125
No.overall
125
No. inseason
10
Title
"Omega"
Directed by
David Boyd
Written by
Channing Powell
Original release date
February 17, 2019 (2019-02-17)
U.S. viewers(millions)
4.54
As Henry and Lydia grow closer, she reveals events of her past following the onset of the outbreak. Henry is released from his cell by Daryl when he feels the boy is revealing too much to Lydia. After aggressively interrogating Lydia, Daryl takes a softer approach with her after realizing she is the victim of abuse at the hands of her mother. Despite the risks, Magna's group searches for Luke against Tara's orders; they abandon the search after realizing it is no longer safe. The next day, a group of Whisperers arrive at the Hilltop led by Lydia's mother, Alpha, who demands her daughter be returned.
As Henry and Lydia grow closer, she reveals events of her past following the onset of the outbreak. Henry is released from his cell by Daryl when he feels the boy is revealing too much to Lydia. After aggressively interrogating Lydia, Daryl takes a softer approach with her after realizing she is the victim of abuse at the hands of her mother. Despite the risks, Magna's group searches for Luke against Tara's orders; they abandon the search after realizing it is no longer safe. The next day, a group of Whisperers arrive at the Hilltop led by Lydia's mother, Alpha, who demands her daughter be returned.
No.overall
As Henry and Lydia grow closer, she reveals events of her past following the onset of the outbreak. Henry is released from his cell by Daryl when he feels the boy is revealing too much to Lydia. After aggressively interrogating Lydia, Daryl takes a softer approach with her after realizing she is the victim of abuse at the hands of her mother. Despite the risks, Magna's group searches for Luke against Tara's orders; they abandon the search after realizing it is no longer safe. The next day, a group of Whisperers arrive at the Hilltop led by Lydia's mother, Alpha, who demands her daughter be returned.
126
126
No.overall
126
No. inseason
11
Title
"Bounty"
Directed by
Meera Menon
Written by
Matthew Negrete
Original release date
February 24, 2019 (2019-02-24)
U.S. viewers(millions)
4.39
In a flashback, Tara and Jesus give Ezekiel the community charter. In the present, Alpha successfully negotiates with Daryl for an exchange of hostages: Alden and Luke for Lydia. Daryl watches with indignation at how Alpha treats her daughter. Ezekiel, Carol, Jerry, and others enter a movie theater in order to obtain a film projector bulb for a cinema they want to set up for the community fair. Later, Henry leaves the Hilltop, suggesting he is going out to look for Lydia; Daryl sets off with Connie in pursuit.
In a flashback, Tara and Jesus give Ezekiel the community charter. In the present, Alpha successfully negotiates with Daryl for an exchange of hostages: Alden and Luke for Lydia. Daryl watches with indignation at how Alpha treats her daughter. Ezekiel, Carol, Jerry, and others enter a movie theater in order to obtain a film projector bulb for a cinema they want to set up for the community fair. Later, Henry leaves the Hilltop, suggesting he is going out to look for Lydia; Daryl sets off with Connie in pursuit.
No.overall
In a flashback, Tara and Jesus give Ezekiel the community charter. In the present, Alpha successfully negotiates with Daryl for an exchange of hostages: Alden and Luke for Lydia. Daryl watches with indignation at how Alpha treats her daughter. Ezekiel, Carol, Jerry, and others enter a movie theater in order to obtain a film projector bulb for a cinema they want to set up for the community fair. Later, Henry leaves the Hilltop, suggesting he is going out to look for Lydia; Daryl sets off with Connie in pursuit.
127
127
No.overall
127
No. inseason
12
Title
"Guardians"
Directed by
Michael E. Satrazemis
Written by
LaToya Morgan
Original release date
March 3, 2019 (2019-03-03)
U.S. viewers(millions)
4.71
Henry manages to find Lydia but is captured by Beta, Alpha's right-hand Whisperer. In Alexandria, Michonne discusses with the council the possible union of the communities at the fair. Michonne talks with Negan about his escape; he tries to convince her he has changed, but she distrusts him, something that puts her at odds with Judith. Alpha and Beta try to convince Lydia to kill Henry, but she does not want to do so. Daryl and Connie appear, disguised as Whisperers, and they escape with Henry and Lydia.
Henry manages to find Lydia but is captured by Beta, Alpha's right-hand Whisperer. In Alexandria, Michonne discusses with the council the possible union of the communities at the fair. Michonne talks with Negan about his escape; he tries to convince her he has changed, but she distrusts him, something that puts her at odds with Judith. Alpha and Beta try to convince Lydia to kill Henry, but she does not want to do so. Daryl and Connie appear, disguised as Whisperers, and they escape with Henry and Lydia.
No.overall
Henry manages to find Lydia but is captured by Beta, Alpha's right-hand Whisperer. In Alexandria, Michonne discusses with the council the possible union of the communities at the fair. Michonne talks with Negan about his escape; he tries to convince her he has changed, but she distrusts him, something that puts her at odds with Judith. Alpha and Beta try to convince Lydia to kill Henry, but she does not want to do so. Daryl and Connie appear, disguised as Whisperers, and they escape with Henry and Lydia.
128
128
No.overall
128
No. inseason
13
Title
"Chokepoint"
Directed by
Liesl Tommy
Written by
Eddie Guzelian & David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick
Original release date
March 10, 2019 (2019-03-10)
U.S. viewers(millions)
4.83
Daryl, Connie, Henry, and Lydia take shelter in a building from Beta's pursuit, using the structure to lay ambush to the Whisperers; Daryl pushes Beta down an elevator shaft, though the fall does not kill him. After entering their territory to retrieve the projector bulb, The Kingdom encounters a group called the Highwaymen that have stolen their gear; Ezekiel and Carol negotiate with the group to help patrol the roads prior to the Kingdom's fair. As the Hilltop group arrives at the Kingdom for the fair with the Highwaymen escort, Daryl vows to bring Lydia, Henry, and Connie away from Hilltop to hide from Alpha.
Daryl, Connie, Henry, and Lydia take shelter in a building from Beta's pursuit, using the structure to lay ambush to the Whisperers; Daryl pushes Beta down an elevator shaft, though the fall does not kill him. After entering their territory to retrieve the projector bulb, The Kingdom encounters a group called the Highwaymen that have stolen their gear; Ezekiel and Carol negotiate with the group to help patrol the roads prior to the Kingdom's fair. As the Hilltop group arrives at the Kingdom for the fair with the Highwaymen escort, Daryl vows to bring Lydia, Henry, and Connie away from Hilltop to hide from Alpha.
No.overall
Daryl, Connie, Henry, and Lydia take shelter in a building from Beta's pursuit, using the structure to lay ambush to the Whisperers; Daryl pushes Beta down an elevator shaft, though the fall does not kill him. After entering their territory to retrieve the projector bulb, The Kingdom encounters a group called the Highwaymen that have stolen their gear; Ezekiel and Carol negotiate with the group to help patrol the roads prior to the Kingdom's fair. As the Hilltop group arrives at the Kingdom for the fair with the Highwaymen escort, Daryl vows to bring Lydia, Henry, and Connie away from Hilltop to hide from Alpha.
129
129
No.overall
129
No. inseason
14
Title
"Scars"
Directed by
Millicent Shelton
Written by
Corey Reed & Vivian Tse
Original release date
March 17, 2019 (2019-03-17)
U.S. viewers(millions)
4.57
In a flashback, an old friend of Michonne, Jocelyn, is rescued by Alexandria, along with several children she watches over. The next morning, they find Jocelyn and her group gone, along with the children of Alexandria. Michonne and Daryl track them down, but are lured into a trap; Michonne is forced to kill Jocelyn and her children, and once back at Alexandria, declares that the community will no longer take in strangers. In the present, Daryl's group seeks a short respite at Alexandria before continuing on to Kingdom. Judith reveals she remembers what happened with Jocelyn, and that she does not understand why Michonne does not want to help her friends. Michonne finally has a change of heart, and sets off with Judith to give Daryl's group an escort to Kingdom. Later, the Whisperers discover the Kingdom.
In a flashback, an old friend of Michonne, Jocelyn, is rescued by Alexandria, along with several children she watches over. The next morning, they find Jocelyn and her group gone, along with the children of Alexandria. Michonne and Daryl track them down, but are lured into a trap; Michonne is forced to kill Jocelyn and her children, and once back at Alexandria, declares that the community will no longer take in strangers. In the present, Daryl's group seeks a short respite at Alexandria before continuing on to Kingdom. Judith reveals she remembers what happened with Jocelyn, and that she does not understand why Michonne does not want to help her friends. Michonne finally has a change of heart, and sets off with Judith to give Daryl's group an escort to Kingdom. Later, the Whisperers discover the Kingdom.
No.overall
In a flashback, an old friend of Michonne, Jocelyn, is rescued by Alexandria, along with several children she watches over. The next morning, they find Jocelyn and her group gone, along with the children of Alexandria. Michonne and Daryl track them down, but are lured into a trap; Michonne is forced to kill Jocelyn and her children, and once back at Alexandria, declares that the community will no longer take in strangers. In the present, Daryl's group seeks a short respite at Alexandria before continuing on to Kingdom. Judith reveals she remembers what happened with Jocelyn, and that she does not understand why Michonne does not want to help her friends. Michonne finally has a change of heart, and sets off with Judith to give Daryl's group an escort to Kingdom. Later, the Whisperers discover the Kingdom.
130
130
No.overall
130
No. inseason
15
Title
"The Calm Before"
Directed by
Laura Belsey
Written by
Geraldine Inoa & Channing Powell
Original release date
March 24, 2019 (2019-03-24)
U.S. viewers(millions)
4.15
The communities gather at the Kingdom for the trade fair; together, the leaders sign the charter and vow to band together against the Whisperers. Alpha infiltrates the fair disguised as a murdered Hilltop resident; after an encounter with Lydia, she disowns her daughter. Alpha later shows Daryl a massive horde of walkers that she threatens to unleash upon the communities if they cross into Whisperer territory again. At the border, the severed heads of Ozzy, Alek, DJ, Frankie, Tammy-Rose, Rodney, Adeline, Enid, Tara, and Henry are found. As Daryl and Lydia visit the border, snow begins to fall.
The communities gather at the Kingdom for the trade fair; together, the leaders sign the charter and vow to band together against the Whisperers. Alpha infiltrates the fair disguised as a murdered Hilltop resident; after an encounter with Lydia, she disowns her daughter. Alpha later shows Daryl a massive horde of walkers that she threatens to unleash upon the communities if they cross into Whisperer territory again. At the border, the severed heads of Ozzy, Alek, DJ, Frankie, Tammy-Rose, Rodney, Adeline, Enid, Tara, and Henry are found. As Daryl and Lydia visit the border, snow begins to fall.
No.overall
The communities gather at the Kingdom for the trade fair; together, the leaders sign the charter and vow to band together against the Whisperers. Alpha infiltrates the fair disguised as a murdered Hilltop resident; after an encounter with Lydia, she disowns her daughter. Alpha later shows Daryl a massive horde of walkers that she threatens to unleash upon the communities if they cross into Whisperer territory again. At the border, the severed heads of Ozzy, Alek, DJ, Frankie, Tammy-Rose, Rodney, Adeline, Enid, Tara, and Henry are found. As Daryl and Lydia visit the border, snow begins to fall.
131
131
No.overall
131
No. inseason
16
Title
"The Storm"
Directed by
Greg Nicotero
Written by
Angela Kang & Matthew Negrete
Original release date
March 31, 2019 (2019-03-31)
U.S. viewers(millions)
5.02
Sometime after their devastating loss, the Kingdom finally falls and has to be abandoned in favor of the Hilltop. The communities come together to help perform the move as a massive and dangerous blizzard hits which forces the Kingdommers to trek through Whisperer territory despite the danger. Everyone makes it safely, but Carol and Ezekiel, having fallen apart since Henry's death, divorce and Carol moves back to Alexandria with Daryl and Lydia. At Alexandria, the residents struggle to survive the blizzard. After Judith runs off to rescue Daryl's dog, Negan risks his own life to save her, injuring his leg in the process. He earns the respect of Michonne due to this. Unbeknownst to anyone, a woman calls out over the radio and questions if anyone's out there.
Sometime after their devastating loss, the Kingdom finally falls and has to be abandoned in favor of the Hilltop. The communities come together to help perform the move as a massive and dangerous blizzard hits which forces the Kingdommers to trek through Whisperer territory despite the danger. Everyone makes it safely, but Carol and Ezekiel, having fallen apart since Henry's death, divorce and Carol moves back to Alexandria with Daryl and Lydia. At Alexandria, the residents struggle to survive the blizzard. After Judith runs off to rescue Daryl's dog, Negan risks his own life to save her, injuring his leg in the process. He earns the respect of Michonne due to this. Unbeknownst to anyone, a woman calls out over the radio and questions if anyone's out there.
No.overall
Sometime after their devastating loss, the Kingdom finally falls and has to be abandoned in favor of the Hilltop. The communities come together to help perform the move as a massive and dangerous blizzard hits which forces the Kingdommers to trek through Whisperer territory despite the danger. Everyone makes it safely, but Carol and Ezekiel, having fallen apart since Henry's death, divorce and Carol moves back to Alexandria with Daryl and Lydia. At Alexandria, the residents struggle to survive the blizzard. After Judith runs off to rescue Daryl's dog, Negan risks his own life to save her, injuring his leg in the process. He earns the respect of Michonne due to this. Unbeknownst to anyone, a woman calls out over the radio and questions if anyone's out there.
| No.overall | No. inseason | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | viewers(millions) | |
| 116 | 1 | "A New Beginning" | Greg Nicotero | Angela Kang | October 7, 2018 (2018-10-07) | 6.08 | |
| Eighteen months after Negan's defeat, the communities are working on rebuilding society. The Sanctuary suffers from infertile ground and underlying support for Negan. Rick leads a trek to a Washington, D.C. museum to recover pioneering supplies; on the way back, they find the main bridge to Hilltop has been broken by a storm, forcing them to detour. A young man, Ken, is killed while protecting the group's horses from walkers. Gregory, ousted as Hilltop's leader, convinces Ken's father, Earl, to try to assassinate Maggie but he fails. Rick and Michonne ask Maggie for Hilltop's help in providing for the Sanctuary but she refuses. That evening, Maggie has Gregory publicly executed for his actions. | |||||||
| 117 | 2 | "The Bridge" | Daisy von Scherler Mayer | David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick | October 14, 2018 (2018-10-14) | 4.95 | |
| A month after Gregory's death, the communities work together to repair the bridge; several Saviors have gone missing since construction began. After some persuasion, Maggie decides to deliver food to a starving Sanctuary. A herd approaches the repair crew after Justin fails to sound an alarm and Aaron's arm is crushed under a log. Daryl rescues Aaron and Enid is forced to amputate Aaron's arm to keep him alive. Anne and Gabriel pursue a romantic relationship but Anne takes note of a nearby helicopter. Rick updates an incarcerated Negan on the bridge's progress, and Negan warns him that his vision will fail. Justin is banished and on his way back to the Sanctuary, he is abducted. | |||||||
| 118 | 3 | "Warning Signs" | Dan Liu | Corey Reed | October 21, 2018 (2018-10-21) | 5.04 | |
| After Justin is discovered dead, Arat goes missing as well, angering the Saviors and postponing the construction on the bridge. Rick asks Gabriel to follow Anne, who is revealed to have been trading people to a mysterious ally in exchange for supplies. Gabriel confronts her, forcing her to incapacitate him. Daryl and Maggie learn that Oceanside has been capturing and killing the Saviors, including Arat, as revenge for killing Oceanside's men. They walk away as Cyndie kills Arat and they decide to ignore "Rick's way" and confront Negan. | |||||||
| 119 | 4 | "The Obliged" | Rosemary Rodriguez | Geraldine Inoa | October 28, 2018 (2018-10-28) | 5.10 | |
| Jesus tells Rick about Maggie's intention to assassinate Negan, and Rick tries to delay her entry into Alexandria. Anne plans to send Gabriel away to her mysterious ally but changes her mind and abandons him instead. The Saviors steal guns and confront Carol over Oceanside's actions; a riot ensues and the gunfire leads a walker herd to the work camp. Rick takes a horse to lead the herd away from the camp but the horse gets spooked and throws him off onto a concrete slab, impaling his torso with rebar and knocking him unconscious. | |||||||
| 120 | 5 | "What Comes After" | Greg Nicotero | Story by : Scott M. Gimple & Matthew NegreteTeleplay by : Matthew Negrete | November 4, 2018 (2018-11-04) | 5.41 | |
| Critically wounded and weak, Rick attempts to draw the herd away on horseback. Maggie goes to execute Negan, but after realizing that he is worse than dead already, she abandons the attempt. Rick leads the walkers onto the bridge and apparently sacrifices himself by blowing it up, stopping the herd. Unknown to everyone, Rick is found alive and rescued by Anne, who contacts her allies in the helicopter. They gather the duo and fly to parts unknown. Six years later, Judith rescues a new group of survivors from walkers. | |||||||
| 121 | 6 | "Who Are You Now?" | Larry Teng | Eddie Guzelian | November 11, 2018 (2018-11-11) | 5.40 | |
| After much resistance, Judith convinces Michonne to help Magna's group by escorting them to Hilltop. While setting up radio transmitting equipment, Rosita and Eugene are followed by a strangely-acting herd of walkers. Carol takes the teenage Henry to Hilltop to apprentice as a blacksmith; they are ambushed by Jed, Regina and several former Saviors who steal their supplies. Carol later burns the group alive and takes Henry to visit Daryl, who is living alone in the wilderness. Negan remains a prisoner in Alexandria but has apparently adopted a less antagonistic attitude. | |||||||
| 122 | 7 | "Stradivarius" | Michael Cudlitz | Vivian Tse | November 18, 2018 (2018-11-18) | 4.79 | |
| Michonne leads Magna's group towards the Hilltop but refuses to travel all the way, fearing a confrontation with Maggie. She learns from Siddiq that Maggie recently left the Hilltop to help Georgie build another community, leaving Jesus and Tara in charge. Michonne brings Magna's group to their former camp, allowing Luke to recover some of the musical instruments he had been scavenging. While Jesus and Aaron are discussing how to bring Hilltop and Alexandria closer together, they see a flare shot by an injured Rosita, who informs them of Eugene's whereabouts. Daryl escorts Carol and Henry to Hilltop for Henry to apprentice as a blacksmith. Later, Jesus, Aaron and Daryl leave to search for Eugene. | |||||||
| 123 | 8 | "Evolution" | Michael E. Satrazemis | David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick | November 25, 2018 (2018-11-25) | 5.09 | |
| After Gabriel accidentally leaves his cell unlocked, Negan escapes from confinement. Henry begins his apprenticeship with Earl but sneaks outside Hilltop and gets drunk, leading to his being temporarily imprisoned. Magna's group is accepted into Hilltop but are told by Tara that they must "earn their keep". Daryl, Jesus and Aaron find Eugene, who reveals that he heard walkers whispering to each other, suggesting that they are evolving. The whispering herd pursues the group and corners them in a cemetery. Michonne, Magna and Yumiko arrive to help but Jesus is killed after a "walker" stabs him through the chest. After fending off the herd, the group discovers that the whispering walkers are indeed people wearing walker skins. The Whisperers suddenly surround the group. | |||||||
| 124 | 9 | "Adaptation" | Greg Nicotero | Corey Reed | February 10, 2019 (2019-02-10) | 5.16 | |
| Michonne's group manages to escape the cemetery and they capture a young Whisperer, Lydia, on their way back to Hilltop. Michonne and Daryl attempt to get answers from the girl without much luck, though she admits that her mother is still alive and that her people live among the walkers. Rosita tells Siddiq that she is pregnant with his baby. Tara agrees to let Magna's group stay at Hilltop, while Michonne plans to return to Alexandria to warn her people of the new threat. After escaping Alexandria, Negan returns to the Sanctuary only to find it abandoned, and he thus returns to the comfort of his cell in Alexandria willingly. Luke and Alden are lured into a trap and captured by the Whisperers. | |||||||
| 125 | 10 | "Omega" | David Boyd | Channing Powell | February 17, 2019 (2019-02-17) | 4.54 | |
| As Henry and Lydia grow closer, she reveals events of her past following the onset of the outbreak. Henry is released from his cell by Daryl when he feels the boy is revealing too much to Lydia. After aggressively interrogating Lydia, Daryl takes a softer approach with her after realizing she is the victim of abuse at the hands of her mother. Despite the risks, Magna's group searches for Luke against Tara's orders; they abandon the search after realizing it is no longer safe. The next day, a group of Whisperers arrive at the Hilltop led by Lydia's mother, Alpha, who demands her daughter be returned. | |||||||
| 126 | 11 | "Bounty" | Meera Menon | Matthew Negrete | February 24, 2019 (2019-02-24) | 4.39 | |
| In a flashback, Tara and Jesus give Ezekiel the community charter. In the present, Alpha successfully negotiates with Daryl for an exchange of hostages: Alden and Luke for Lydia. Daryl watches with indignation at how Alpha treats her daughter. Ezekiel, Carol, Jerry, and others enter a movie theater in order to obtain a film projector bulb for a cinema they want to set up for the community fair. Later, Henry leaves the Hilltop, suggesting he is going out to look for Lydia; Daryl sets off with Connie in pursuit. | |||||||
| 127 | 12 | "Guardians" | Michael E. Satrazemis | LaToya Morgan | March 3, 2019 (2019-03-03) | 4.71 | |
| Henry manages to find Lydia but is captured by Beta, Alpha's right-hand Whisperer. In Alexandria, Michonne discusses with the council the possible union of the communities at the fair. Michonne talks with Negan about his escape; he tries to convince her he has changed, but she distrusts him, something that puts her at odds with Judith. Alpha and Beta try to convince Lydia to kill Henry, but she does not want to do so. Daryl and Connie appear, disguised as Whisperers, and they escape with Henry and Lydia. | |||||||
| 128 | 13 | "Chokepoint" | Liesl Tommy | Eddie Guzelian & David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick | March 10, 2019 (2019-03-10) | 4.83 | |
| Daryl, Connie, Henry, and Lydia take shelter in a building from Beta's pursuit, using the structure to lay ambush to the Whisperers; Daryl pushes Beta down an elevator shaft, though the fall does not kill him. After entering their territory to retrieve the projector bulb, The Kingdom encounters a group called the Highwaymen that have stolen their gear; Ezekiel and Carol negotiate with the group to help patrol the roads prior to the Kingdom's fair. As the Hilltop group arrives at the Kingdom for the fair with the Highwaymen escort, Daryl vows to bring Lydia, Henry, and Connie away from Hilltop to hide from Alpha. | |||||||
| 129 | 14 | "Scars" | Millicent Shelton | Corey Reed & Vivian Tse | March 17, 2019 (2019-03-17) | 4.57 | |
| In a flashback, an old friend of Michonne, Jocelyn, is rescued by Alexandria, along with several children she watches over. The next morning, they find Jocelyn and her group gone, along with the children of Alexandria. Michonne and Daryl track them down, but are lured into a trap; Michonne is forced to kill Jocelyn and her children, and once back at Alexandria, declares that the community will no longer take in strangers. In the present, Daryl's group seeks a short respite at Alexandria before continuing on to Kingdom. Judith reveals she remembers what happened with Jocelyn, and that she does not understand why Michonne does not want to help her friends. Michonne finally has a change of heart, and sets off with Judith to give Daryl's group an escort to Kingdom. Later, the Whisperers discover the Kingdom. | |||||||
| 130 | 15 | "The Calm Before" | Laura Belsey | Geraldine Inoa & Channing Powell | March 24, 2019 (2019-03-24) | 4.15 | |
| The communities gather at the Kingdom for the trade fair; together, the leaders sign the charter and vow to band together against the Whisperers. Alpha infiltrates the fair disguised as a murdered Hilltop resident; after an encounter with Lydia, she disowns her daughter. Alpha later shows Daryl a massive horde of walkers that she threatens to unleash upon the communities if they cross into Whisperer territory again. At the border, the severed heads of Ozzy, Alek, DJ, Frankie, Tammy-Rose, Rodney, Adeline, Enid, Tara, and Henry are found. As Daryl and Lydia visit the border, snow begins to fall. | |||||||
| 131 | 16 | "The Storm" | Greg Nicotero | Angela Kang & Matthew Negrete | March 31, 2019 (2019-03-31) | 5.02 | |
| Sometime after their devastating loss, the Kingdom finally falls and has to be abandoned in favor of the Hilltop. The communities come together to help perform the move as a massive and dangerous blizzard hits which forces the Kingdommers to trek through Whisperer territory despite the danger. Everyone makes it safely, but Carol and Ezekiel, having fallen apart since Henry's death, divorce and Carol moves back to Alexandria with Daryl and Lydia. At Alexandria, the residents struggle to survive the blizzard. After Judith runs off to rescue Daryl's dog, Negan risks his own life to save her, injuring his leg in the process. He earns the respect of Michonne due to this. Unbeknownst to anyone, a woman calls out over the radio and questions if anyone's out there. | |||||||
The Walking Dead (season 9): Critical reception by episode · Reception › Critical response
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mw- Viewership and ratings per episode of The Walking Dead season 9 · Reception › Ratings
1
1
No.
1
Title
"A New Beginning"
Air date
October 7, 2018
Rating(18–49)
2.5
Viewers(millions)
6.08
DVR(18–49)
1.5
DVR viewers(millions)
3.26
Total(18–49)
4.0
Total viewers(millions)
9.36
2
2
No.
2
Title
"The Bridge"
Air date
October 14, 2018
Rating(18–49)
2.0
Viewers(millions)
4.95
DVR(18–49)
1.5
DVR viewers(millions)
3.42
Total(18–49)
3.5
Total viewers(millions)
8.38
3
3
No.
3
Title
"Warning Signs"
Air date
October 21, 2018
Rating(18–49)
1.9
Viewers(millions)
5.04
DVR(18–49)
1.1
DVR viewers(millions)
2.39
Total(18–49)
3.0
Total viewers(millions)
7.44
4
4
No.
4
Title
"The Obliged"
Air date
October 28, 2018
Rating(18–49)
2.0
Viewers(millions)
5.10
DVR(18–49)
1.1
DVR viewers(millions)
2.42
Total(18–49)
3.0
Total viewers(millions)
7.51
5
5
No.
5
Title
"What Comes After"
Air date
November 4, 2018
Rating(18–49)
2.1
Viewers(millions)
5.41
DVR(18–49)
1.2
DVR viewers(millions)
2.63
Total(18–49)
3.2
Total viewers(millions)
8.04
6
6
No.
6
Title
"Who Are You Now?"
Air date
November 11, 2018
Rating(18–49)
2.0
Viewers(millions)
5.40
DVR(18–49)
1.2
DVR viewers(millions)
2.62
Total(18–49)
3.2
Total viewers(millions)
8.02
7
7
No.
7
Title
"Stradivarius"
Air date
November 18, 2018
Rating(18–49)
1.8
Viewers(millions)
4.79
DVR(18–49)
1.1
DVR viewers(millions)
2.44
Total(18–49)
2.9
Total viewers(millions)
7.24
8
8
No.
8
Title
"Evolution"
Air date
November 25, 2018
Rating(18–49)
2.0
Viewers(millions)
5.09
DVR(18–49)
1.3
DVR viewers(millions)
2.79
Total(18–49)
3.3
Total viewers(millions)
7.88
9
9
No.
9
Title
"Adaptation"
Air date
February 10, 2019
Rating(18–49)
2.0
Viewers(millions)
5.16
DVR(18–49)
0.8
DVR viewers(millions)
1.95
Total(18–49)
2.8
Total viewers(millions)
7.11
10
10
No.
10
Title
"Omega"
Air date
February 17, 2019
Rating(18–49)
1.7
Viewers(millions)
4.54
DVR(18–49)
1.2
DVR viewers(millions)
2.81
Total(18–49)
2.9
Total viewers(millions)
7.36
11
11
No.
11
Title
"Bounty"
Air date
February 24, 2019
Rating(18–49)
1.7
Viewers(millions)
4.39
DVR(18–49)
1.2
DVR viewers(millions)
2.84
Total(18–49)
2.9
Total viewers(millions)
7.24
12
12
No.
12
Title
"Guardians"
Air date
March 3, 2019
Rating(18–49)
1.7
Viewers(millions)
4.71
DVR(18–49)
1.2
DVR viewers(millions)
2.89
Total(18–49)
2.9
Total viewers(millions)
7.61
13
13
No.
13
Title
"Chokepoint"
Air date
March 10, 2019
Rating(18–49)
1.8
Viewers(millions)
4.83
DVR(18–49)
1.0
DVR viewers(millions)
2.51
Total(18–49)
2.8
Total viewers(millions)
7.35
14
14
No.
14
Title
"Scars"
Air date
March 17, 2019
Rating(18–49)
1.7
Viewers(millions)
4.57
DVR(18–49)
1.2
DVR viewers(millions)
2.91
Total(18–49)
2.9
Total viewers(millions)
7.49
15
15
No.
15
Title
"The Calm Before"
Air date
March 24, 2019
Rating(18–49)
1.5
Viewers(millions)
4.15
DVR(18–49)
1.0
DVR viewers(millions)
2.59
Total(18–49)
2.5
Total viewers(millions)
6.75
16
16
No.
16
Title
"The Storm"
Air date
March 31, 2019
Rating(18–49)
1.9
Viewers(millions)
5.02
DVR(18–49)
1.0
DVR viewers(millions)
2.44
Total(18–49)
2.9
Total viewers(millions)
7.47
| No. | Title | Air date | Rating(18–49) | Viewers(millions) | DVR(18–49) | DVR viewers(millions) | Total(18–49) | Total viewers(millions) |
| 1 | "A New Beginning" | October 7, 2018 | 2.5 | 6.08 | 1.5 | 3.26 | 4.0 | 9.36 |
| 2 | "The Bridge" | October 14, 2018 | 2.0 | 4.95 | 1.5 | 3.42 | 3.5 | 8.38 |
| 3 | "Warning Signs" | October 21, 2018 | 1.9 | 5.04 | 1.1 | 2.39 | 3.0 | 7.44 |
| 4 | "The Obliged" | October 28, 2018 | 2.0 | 5.10 | 1.1 | 2.42 | 3.0 | 7.51 |
| 5 | "What Comes After" | November 4, 2018 | 2.1 | 5.41 | 1.2 | 2.63 | 3.2 | 8.04 |
| 6 | "Who Are You Now?" | November 11, 2018 | 2.0 | 5.40 | 1.2 | 2.62 | 3.2 | 8.02 |
| 7 | "Stradivarius" | November 18, 2018 | 1.8 | 4.79 | 1.1 | 2.44 | 2.9 | 7.24 |
| 8 | "Evolution" | November 25, 2018 | 2.0 | 5.09 | 1.3 | 2.79 | 3.3 | 7.88 |
| 9 | "Adaptation" | February 10, 2019 | 2.0 | 5.16 | 0.8 | 1.95 | 2.8 | 7.11 |
| 10 | "Omega" | February 17, 2019 | 1.7 | 4.54 | 1.2 | 2.81 | 2.9 | 7.36 |
| 11 | "Bounty" | February 24, 2019 | 1.7 | 4.39 | 1.2 | 2.84 | 2.9 | 7.24 |
| 12 | "Guardians" | March 3, 2019 | 1.7 | 4.71 | 1.2 | 2.89 | 2.9 | 7.61 |
| 13 | "Chokepoint" | March 10, 2019 | 1.8 | 4.83 | 1.0 | 2.51 | 2.8 | 7.35 |
| 14 | "Scars" | March 17, 2019 | 1.7 | 4.57 | 1.2 | 2.91 | 2.9 | 7.49 |
| 15 | "The Calm Before" | March 24, 2019 | 1.5 | 4.15 | 1.0 | 2.59 | 2.5 | 6.75 |
| 16 | "The Storm" | March 31, 2019 | 1.9 | 5.02 | 1.0 | 2.44 | 2.9 | 7.47 |
References
- Live +7 ratings were not available, so Live +3 ratings have been used instead.
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- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/walking-dead-season-9-trailer-debuts-at-comic-con-1128743
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- "Just compared season 8 credits with the new ones. Katelyn Nacon AND Tom Payne are the two new additions right before JDM's name at the end. Everyone else is in the same order just w/ Chandler / Lennie James taken out"https://x.com/KirstenAcuna/status/1042631371871674368
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