Talking Dead: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Talking Dead Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
First Time Again
Oct 11, 2015
Executive Producers Scott M. Gimple and Greg Nicotero plus Ethan Embry (Carter) discuss the Season 6 premiere of The Walking Dead with Chris Hardwick.
JSS
Oct 18, 2015
Superfan Kevin Smith and actor Paul Bettany plus Katelyn Nacon (Enid) discuss the episode "JSS" with Chris Hardwick.
Thank You
Oct 25, 2015
Yvette Nicole Brown and Damon Lindelof discuss the episode "Thank You" from The Walking Dead. Hosted by Chris Hardwick.
Here’s Not Here
Nov 1, 2015
Josh Gad discusses the episode "Here's Not Here" from The Walking Dead. Hosted by Chris Hardwick.
Now
Nov 8, 2015
Alexandra Breckenridge (Jessie) and Zachary Levi discuss the episode "Now" from The Walking Dead. Hosted by Chris Hardwick.
Always Accountable
Nov 15, 2015
Michael Rooker (Merle), Paget Brewster and Doug Benson discuss the episode "Always Accountable" from The Walking Dead. Hosted by Chris Hardwick.
Heads Up
Nov 22, 2015
Host Chris Hardwick and guests Gale Anne Hurd , Ken Jeong, and via satellite Scott M. Gimple and Steven Yeun discuss "The Walking Dead" episode "Heads Up".
Start to Finish
Nov 29, 2015
Executive Producer Robert Kirkman and two surprise guests discuss the episode "Start to Finish" from The Walking Dead. Hosted by Chris Hardwick.
No Way Out
Feb 14, 2016
Executive Producer Greg Nicotero, Carrie Underwood and a surprise cast member discuss the episode "No Way Out" from The Walking Dead. Hosted by Chris Hardwick.
The Next World
Feb 21, 2016
Danai Gurira (Michonne), Austin Nichols (Spencer) and actor Nathan Fillion discuss the episode "The Next World" from The Walking Dead. Hosted by Chris Hardwick.
Knots Untie
Feb 28, 2016
Tom Payne (Jesus/Paul Rovia), Lauren Cohan (Maggie) and Kid Cudi discuss the episode "Knots Untie" from The Walking Dead. Hosted by Chris Hardwick.
Not Tomorrow Yet
Mar 6, 2016
Ross Marquand (Aaron), Alanna Masterson (Tara) and J.B. Smoove discuss the episode "Not Tomorrow Yet" from The Walking Dead. Hosted by Chris Hardwick.
The Same Boat
Mar 13, 2016
Melissa McBride (Carol), Alicia Witt (Paula) and director Paul Feig discuss the episode "The Same Boat" from The Walking Dead. Hosted by Chris Hardwick.
Twice as Far
Mar 20, 2016
Josh McDermitt (Eugene), Christian Serratos (Rosita) and Gregory Raiweski (Ultimate Walking Dead Fan) discuss the episode "Twice As Far" from The Walking Dead. Hosted by Chris Hard
East
Mar 27, 2016
Sonequa Martin-Green (Sasha), Co-Executive Producer Denise Huth and Yvette Nicole Brown discuss the episode "East" from The Walking Dead. Hosted by Chris Hardwick.
We All Fall Down
Apr 17, 2016
The "We All Fall Down" episode of "Fear the Walking Dead" is discussed.
Sicut Cervus
May 15, 2016
The "Sicut Cervus" episode of "Fear the Walking Dead" is discussed.
Shiva
May 22, 2016
Gale Anne Hurd (Producer), Cliff Curtis (Travis Manawa) and two surprise cast members discuss the episode "Shiva" from Fear the Walking Dead. Hosted by Chris Hardwick.
Los Muertos
Aug 28, 2016
Ethan Embry, Colman Domingo and Kim Dickens discuss the "Walking Dead" series.
Do Not Disturb
Sep 4, 2016
Jonah Ray, Kelly Blatz and Karen Blathzebe discuss the "Walking Dead" series.
Pablo & Jessica
Sep 11, 2016
Reggie Watts, Danay Garcia and Paul Calderen discuss the "Walking Dead" series.
Pillar of Salt
Sep 18, 2016
The "Pillar of Salt" episode of "Fear the Walking Dead" is discussed with Mercedes Mason, David Alpert and Dylan Sprayberry.
Date of Death
Sep 25, 2016
Discussion on the "Walking Dead" series episode "Date of Death."
Wrath/North
Oct 2, 2016
Host Chris Hardwick and his guests discuss the "Fear the Walking Dead" episodes "Wrath" and "North".
The Walking Dead Season 7 Preview
Aug 14, 2016
Chris Hardwick and guests preview Season 7 of The Walking Dead.