
Rick Grimes wakes up from a coma to a world overrun by zombies, on a journey to find his family he must learn to survive the streets of post-apocalyptic Atlanta.

Rick searches for his family after emerging from a coma into a world terrorized by the walking dead. Morgan and Duane, whom he meets along the way, help teach Rick the new rules for survival.

Rick unknowingly causes a group of survivors to be trapped by walkers. The group dynamic devolves from accusations to violence, as Rick must confront an enemy far more dangerous than the undead.

Rick makes a decision to go back to Atlanta to retrieve the bag of guns and save a man's life. Lori and Shane must deal with the surprising return of someone they thought was dead.

Rick's mission to Atlanta is jeopardized when things go awry. Jim becomes unhinged in camp.