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Season 4 – The Walking Dead

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Based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman, this gritty drama portrays life in the months and years that follow a zombie apocalypse. A group of survivors travel in search of safety and security, constantly on the move in search of a secure home. But the pressure each day to stay alive sends many in the group to the deepest depths of human cruelty, and they soon discover that the overwhelming fear of the survivors can be more deadly than the zombies walking among them. At times, the interpersonal conflicts present a greater threat to their continuing survival than the walkers that roam the country.
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The Walking Dead — Season 4

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Critics Consensus

Consistently thrilling, with solid character development and enough gore to please grindhouse fans, this season of The Walking Dead continues to demonstrate why it's one of the best horror shows on television.

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Emily Hannemann St. Louis Post-Dispatch Jul 2, 2018
Much like updating to a new software on one's phone, Fear has been glitchy, confusing, and it crashes often. Go to Full Review Emily St. James AV Club Mar 31, 2014
B
The Walking Dead is an occasionally brilliant, always audacious show that can never escape the pitfalls of its own success. Go to Full Review Neil Drumming Salon.com Feb 17, 2014
Maybe the cycle is not identical each time - Dead is on its fourth season - but the images of so many undead heads bursting like red grapes only help to blur the inflection points of the narrative together. Go to Full Review Nathan Mattise Ars Technica Jul 27, 2021
The Walking Dead is beginning to fail its fans by neglecting an essential part of the zombie world. Go to Full Review Jeff Beck Examiner.com Aug 25, 2014
3.5/5
While the fourth season of The Walking Dead once more has me on the fence with the show, I find this season easier to recommend than others for the improvements that were made, particularly in the above average first half. Go to Full Review Aaron Neuwirth The Young Folks Feb 20, 2014
The results were fairly solid, as it was heavy on reveals to some key questions and essentially speeds up the process. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Victor G @RT61657720 Oct 15, 2026 Excellent! The entire arc of the prison disease, the place being destroyed, them reuniting at Terminus, and everything is very good. Each arc is just very large in the season. See more Leo M @leomackie Sep 12, 2026 Episodes focusing entirely on side characters are a welcome addition to the series, as season four continues The Walking Dead's successful streak. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 1, 2026 16 successful AMC episodes. Rated TV-MA for Graphic Violence (V). See more Ava H @avabeatrixh Feb 6, 2026 i usually do not like 'side character' episodes but the governors episodes were engaging and very interesting! i loved this season. See more Kaylee L. @Kaylee_12711 Jan 8, 2026 I love Maggie and Glen See more Raquel E @raquelea Dec 26, 2025 Season 4 continues the momentum, pairing tension with more character-driven moments. See more Read all reviews
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Michelle MacLaren

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Michael E. Satrazemis

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Greg Nicotero

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Tricia Brock

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Ernest Dickerson

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Michael Uppendahl

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 13, 2013 30 Days Without an Accident The group lives a more peaceful life at the prison and strives to hold onto humanity; problems arise when Rick encounters a new survivor. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 20, 2013 Infected Facing a new enemy, Rick abandons his quiet lifestyle so that he and the others can fight to protect their hard-won livelihood. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 27, 2013 Isolation A group leaves the prison to search for supplies; the remaining members of the group deal with recent losses. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 3, 2013 Indifference Daryl and a small group set out on foot in search of medicine, but their mission faces obstacles; Rick and Carol find two uninfected stragglers in a nearby town. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 10, 2013 Internment Assorted enemies pressure Rick and the group; the survivors and the prison may reach a breaking point. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 17, 2013 Live Bait Following his defeat at Woodbury, the Governor wanders aimlessly until he encounters a family in need. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 24, 2013 Dead Weight At the camp outside the prison, the addition of new members threatens the peace; something new unfolds as the Governor plans his next move. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 1, 2013 Too Far Gone Things finally begin to calm at the prison until Rick and the group face imminent danger when the Governor arrives with his forces. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 9, 2014 After Rick and Carl look for shelter while Rick deals with old wounds; those left at the prison consider whether survival alone will be enough. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 15, 2014 Inmates Beth remains hopeful, and she and Daryl search for other survivors of the Governor's attack; the now-divided group faces obstacles in their quest for safety. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 23, 2014 Claimed Rick faces a number of threats while Carl and Michonne look for supplies; Glenn and Tara meet strangers on an important mission; other group members deal with their pasts. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 2, 2014 Still In the woods after fleeing the prison, Beth makes a request that sends her and Daryl on an enlightening mission. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 9, 2014 Alone Daryl and Beth find shelter while another group has a realization about their own protection; Sasha, Bob and Maggie clash over a search mission. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 16, 2014 The Grove After finding and establishing a new shelter, members of the group consider things returning to how they were before; Carol must make a difficult choice. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 23, 2014 Us Daryl struggles to fit in with his new group while Glenn finds Maggie's messages and races to catch up to her. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 30, 2014 A Many paths collide on each group's travels; Rick remembers the past and faces sheer brutality; the group struggles to survive. Details

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Season Info

Director
Michelle MacLaren, Michael E. Satrazemis, Greg Nicotero, Tricia Brock, Ernest R. Dickerson, Michael Uppendahl, Guy Ferland
Executive Producer
Frank Darabont, Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert, Glen Mazzara
Screenwriter
Robert Kirkman, Scott M. Gimple, Nichole Beattie, Angela Kang, Seth Hoffman, Channing Powell, Curtis Gwinn, Matthew Negrete
Network
AMC
Rating
TV-MA (V|L)
Genre
Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 13, 2013
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