Season 5 (TV Series)

Season 5 of AMC's The Walking Dead will premiere on October 12, 2014 and consists of sixteen episodes. It was confirmed on October 29, 2013 that AMC had renewed The Walking Dead for Season 5.

Season 4 show-runner, Scott Gimple, will remain an executive producer. It was confirmed through a casting call that Rick and his group will be heading to Washington, D.C. at the beginning of the season.

"No Sanctuary"
The true motives of the Terminants come to light when Rick and the others end up in a vulnerable situation.

"Strangers"
Rick leads a risky mission for a possible small reward when the supplies run low and the group's mistrust of people grows.

"Four Walls and a Roof"
Rick and the others find themselves pitted against a group of nasty people, but may have a plan to gain the upper hand.

"Slabtown"
''Things seem safe at last, but there is a bit of a menace for another group of survivors. Another group of survivors is introduced, and although things appear safe and nice, there is a bit of a dark side.''

Cast
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Deaths

 * Sam
 * Mary
 * Crazed Man
 * At least 11 Terminus residents
 * At least 4 Terminus captives

Trivia

 * This season debuts a new opening sequence, replacing the one used from "Seed" to "A".
 * While currently only recurring guest stars for Season 4, Christian Serratos as Rosita Espinosa, Alanna Masterson as Tara Chambler, Michael Cudlitz as Abraham Ford, Josh McDermitt as Eugene Porter, and Andrew J. West as Gareth have their contracts with an option to be promoted to series regulars for Season 5.