Shane makes a deadly sacrifice which leads to unusual behavior and self-distancing. The rest of the group tries to hang on somewhere between living to die and dying to live.

Rick and the others try to restore order in the aftermath of a terrible discovery. Hershel takes up an old habit and disappears, Rick and Glenn must follow him into town.

Someone dangerous may be loose near the farm; Rick, Shane, Daryl and Glenn keep the group safe.

Andrea and Michonne find a new community of survivors; a decision must be made.

After the invasion of Woodbury by Rick’s group, Daryl and Merle are captured by The Governor. Rick decides the fate of Tyreese’s group.

The Governor chases a fleeing dissenter; while the Governor is gone, a traitor tries to sabotage his plans.