The Walking Dead ( season 8 ) - Wikipedia The Walking Dead ( season 8 ) The Walking Dead ( season 8 ) Promotional poster Starring Andrew Lincoln Norman Reedus Lauren Cohan Chandler Riggs Danai Gurira Melissa McBride Lennie James Alanna Masterson Josh McDermitt Christian Serratos Seth Gilliam Ross Marquand Jeffrey Dean Morgan Austin Amelio Tom Payne Xander Berkeley Khary Payton Steven Ogg Katelyn Nacon Pollyanna McIntosh Country of origin United States No. of episodes 6 Release Original network AMC Original release October 22, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 22 ) -- present ( present ) Season chronology ← Previous Season 7 List of The Walking Dead episodes The eighth season of The Walking Dead, an American post-apocalyptic horror television series on AMC, premiered on October 22, 2017, and will consist of 16 episodes. Developed for television by Frank Darabont, the series is based on the eponymous series of comic books by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard. The executive producers are Kirkman, David Alpert, Scott M. Gimple, Greg Nicotero, Tom Luse, and Gale Anne Hurd, with Gimple as showrunner for the fifth consecutive season. The eighth season received mostly positive reviews from critics. This season adapts the All Out War story arc from the comics, with the survivors of the Alexandria Safe - Zone, the Hilltop Colony, and the Kingdom taking on Negan ( Jeffrey Dean Morgan ) and the Saviors. Contents 1 Cast 1.1 Main cast 1.1. 1 Starring 1.1. 2 Also starring 1.2 Supporting cast 1.2. 1 Alexandria Safe - Zone 1.2. 2 The Hilltop Colony 1.2. 3 The Saviors 1.2. 4 The Kingdom 1.2. 5 The Scavengers 1.2. 6 Miscellaneous 2 Production 3 Episodes 4 Release 5 Reception 5.1 Critical response 5.2 Ratings 6 References 7 External links Cast Main article : List of The Walking Dead ( TV series ) characters Main cast The primary characters of the eighth season include ( from left to right ) : Rick, Carol, Morgan, Daryl, Carl, Enid, Rosita, Tara, Michonne, Gabriel, Aaron, Maggie, Jesus, Gregory, Shiva, Ezekiel, Jadis, Eugene, Simon, Dwight, and Negan The eighth season features twenty series regulars overall. For this season, Katelyn Nacon, Khary Payton, Steven Ogg, and Pollyanna McIntosh were promoted to series regular status, after previously having recurring roles, while Seth Gilliam and Ross Marquand were added to the opening credits. Starring Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes, the series ' protagonist, a former sheriff and the leader of Alexandria, who is leading a new alliance to fight Negan and the Saviors. Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon, Rick 's right - hand man, the group 's primary hunter and a recruiter for Alexandria. Lauren Cohan as Maggie Rhee, the pregnant widow of Glenn and a leading figure of the Hilltop. Chandler Riggs as Carl Grimes, Rick 's bold and courageous teenage son. Danai Gurira as Michonne, Rick 's katana - wielding girlfriend, who acts as a mother figure to Carl and Judith. Melissa McBride as Carol Peletier, a fierce survivor who is spurred into fighting the Saviors as revenge for the deaths of her friends. Lennie James as Morgan Jones, the first survivor Rick had ever encountered, who now resides in the Kingdom and fights for his sanity. Alanna Masterson as Tara Chambler, a caring, optimistic and witty member of the group who serves as a liaison with Oceanside. Josh McDermitt as Eugene Porter, a timorous former member of the group whose resourcefulness leads Negan to take him under his wing. Christian Serratos as Rosita Espinosa, an impulsive member of the group, who is motivated to avenge her ex-boyfriend Abraham 's death. Seth Gilliam as Gabriel Stokes, a priest who has become hardened from his experiences with Rick 's group. Ross Marquand as Aaron, an Alexandrian recruiter who brought Rick 's group to Alexandria and is currently in the fight against the Saviors. Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan, the sociopathic and charismatic leader of the Saviors who serves as the season 's primary antagonist. Also starring Austin Amelio as Dwight, a former subordinate of Negan who now works for Rick as a double agent against the Saviors. Tom Payne as Paul `` Jesus '' Rovia, a scout for the Hilltop Colony. Xander Berkeley as Gregory, the selfish and hypocritical leader of the Hilltop Colony whose influence diminished with Maggie 's prominence. Khary Payton as King Ezekiel, the charismatic leader of the Kingdom who allies with Rick against the Saviors. Steven Ogg as Simon, a former mortgage broker and Negan 's ruthless second - in - command. Katelyn Nacon as Enid, a former member of Alexandria who moved to Hilltop to be with Maggie, and has formed a relationship with Carl. Pollyanna McIntosh as Jadis, the deceptive leader of the Scavengers who betrayed Rick and the group, and is affiliated with Negan. Supporting cast Alexandria Safe - Zone Jason Douglas as Tobin, the foreman of Alexandria 's construction crew and member of Rick 's militia. Jordan Woods - Robinson as Eric Raleigh, Aaron 's boyfriend and his former recruiting partner, who is now a member of Rick 's militia. Kenric Green as Scott, a supply runner in Alexandria and member of Rick 's militia. Dahlia Legault as Francine, a member of Alexandria 's construction crew and member of Rick 's militia. The Hilltop Colony James Chen as Kal, a guard of the Hilltop Colony. Peter Zimmerman as Eduardo, a guard of the Hilltop Colony and soldier of the Hilltop 's militia. Karen Ceesay as Bertie, a resident of the Hilltop Colony and soldier of the Hilltop 's militia. Jeremy Palko as Andy, a resident of the Hilltop Colony and soldier of the Hilltop 's militia. Brett Gentile as Freddie, a resident of the Hilltop Colony and soldier of the Hilltop 's militia. The Saviors Jayson Warner Smith as Gavin, one of Negan 's top lieutenants, who leads the weapons base. Traci Dinwiddie as Regina, one of Negan 's top lieutenants. Elizabeth Ludlow as Arat, one of Negan 's top lieutenants. Mike Seal as Gary, one of Negan 's top lieutenants. Lindsley Register as Laura, one of Negan 's top lieutenants. Juan Pareja as Morales, a survivor from Rick 's original Atlanta camp who joined the Saviors. Joshua Mikel as Jared, Benjamin 's killer, and a hostile member of the Saviors who antagonizes Morgan. Callan McAuliffe as Dillon, a member of the Saviors who surrenders to Jesus at the satellite station outpost. Lindsey Garrett as Mara, a Savior who guards one of many outposts. Lee Norris as Todd, a timid member of the Saviors who works at the same outpost as Mara. Whitmer Thomas as Gunther, a member of the Saviors who tortures Ezekiel. Charles Halford as Yago, a Savior who manages Gavin 's weapons base. The Kingdom Cooper Andrews as Jerry, Ezekiel 's loyal and good - natured bodyguard. Kerry Cahill as Dianne, one of Ezekiel 's top soldiers and a skilled archer. Daniel Newman as Daniel, one of Ezekiel 's top soldiers. Carlos Navarro as Alvaro, one of Ezekiel 's top soldiers. Macsen Lintz as Henry, a resident of the Kingdom and younger brother of the deceased Benjamin. Nadine Marissa as Nabila, a resident and gardener of the Kingdom. The Scavengers Sabrina Gennarino as Tamiel, a leading member of the Scavengers. Thomas Francis Murphy as Brion, a leading member of the Scavengers. Miscellaneous Avi Nash as Siddiq, a mysterious vagabond survivor who meets Rick and Carl in which they hold a brief dispute. Production The Walking Dead was renewed by AMC for a 16 - episode eighth season on October 16, 2016, and that same month it was reported that Maria Bello would have a role on the show. Production began on April 25, 2017, in Atlanta, Georgia. On July 12, 2017, production was shut down after stuntman John Bernecker was killed, after falling more than 20 feet onto a concrete floor. Production resumed on July 17. The season premiere, which also serves as the series ' milestone 100th episode, was directed by executive producer Greg Nicotero. In November 2017, it was announced that Lennie James who portrays Morgan Jones, would be leaving The Walking Dead after the conclusion of this season, and he joined the cast of the spin - off series Fear the Walking Dead. Episodes See also : List of The Walking Dead episodes No. overall No. in season Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers ( millions ) 100 `` Mercy '' Greg Nicotero Scott M. Gimple October 22, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 22 ) 11.44 Rick, Maggie, and King Ezekiel rally their respective communities together to take down Negan. Gregory attempts to have the Hilltop residents side with Negan, but they all firmly stand behind Maggie. Using a large herd of walkers to their advantage, the group attacks the Sanctuary, taking down the fences and flooding the compound with walkers. With the Sanctuary defaced, Rick, Maggie, and Ezekiel 's groups leave the compound while Gabriel reluctantly saves Gregory ; Gabriel is left behind after Gregory abandons him. Surrounded by walkers, Gabriel hides in a trailer, where he is trapped inside with Negan. 101 `` The Damned '' Rosemary Rodriguez Matthew Negrete & Channing Powell October 29, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 29 ) 8.92 Rick 's forces split into separate parties to attack several of the Saviors ' outposts, during which many members of the group are killed, including Andy, Freddie and Francine ; Eric is critically injured and rushed away by Aaron. Jesus stops Tara and Morgan from executing a group of surrendered Saviors, which includes Jared. While clearing an outpost with Daryl, Rick is confronted and held at gunpoint by Morales, a survivor he met long ago in the initial Atlanta camp who is now with the Saviors. 102 `` Monsters '' Greg Nicotero Matthew Negrete & Channing Powell November 5, 2017 ( 2017 - 11 - 05 ) 8.52 Daryl finds Morales threatening Rick and shoots him dead ; the duo then pursue a group of Saviors who are transporting weapons to another outpost. Gregory returns to Hilltop, and after a heated argument, Maggie ultimately allows him back in the community. Eric dies from his injuries, leaving Aaron distraught. Despite Tara and Morgan 's objections, Jesus leads the group of surrendered Saviors to Hilltop and convinces Maggie to hold them prisoner. Ezekiel 's group attacks another Savior compound, during which several Kingdommers are shot while protecting Ezekiel. 103 `` Some Guy '' Dan Liu David Leslie Johnson November 12, 2017 ( 2017 - 11 - 12 ) 8.69 Ezekiel 's group is ambushed by the Saviors ; every soldier in the group is killed except for Ezekiel himself and Jerry. Carol clears the inside of the compound, killing all but two Saviors who escape in a jeep ; their getaway is ultimately foiled by Rick and Daryl. As Ezekiel, Jerry, and Carol head back to the Kingdom, they are surrounded by walkers ; Shiva appears and sacrifices herself to save them. The trio returns to the Kingdom, where Ezekiel 's confidence in himself as a leader has diminished. 104 5 `` The Big Scary U '' Michael E. Satrazemis Story by : Scott M. Gimple & David Leslie Johnson & Angela Kang Teleplay by : David Leslie Johnson & Angela Kang November 19, 2017 ( 2017 - 11 - 19 ) 7.85 Gabriel demands Negan confess his sins in order to receive his help in escaping from the trailer ; Negan confesses how he cheated on his sick wife prior to the outbreak. Simon and the other lieutenants grow suspicious of each other, knowing that Rick 's forces must have inside information. The workers in the Sanctuary become increasingly frustrated with their living conditions ; a riot nearly ensues, until Negan returns and assumes order. Gabriel is locked in a cell, where Eugene discovers him suffering and presumably ill. Meanwhile, Rick and Daryl argue over how to handle the Saviors, leading Daryl to abandon Rick. 105 6 `` The King, the Widow, and Rick '' John Polson Angela Kang & Corey Reed November 26, 2017 ( 2017 - 11 - 26 ) TBD Rick visits Jadis in hopes of convincing her to turn against Negan ; Jadis refuses and locks Rick in a shipping container ( Conex Box ). Carl encounters Siddiq in the woods and recruits him to Alexandria. Rosita, Michonne, Daryl and Tara plot to deviate from Rick 's plans. Ezekiel isolates himself at the Kingdom, where Carol tries to encourage him to be the leader his people need. Maggie has the group of captured Saviors placed in a holding area and forces Gregory to join them as punishment for betraying Hilltop. 106 7 `` Time for After '' TBA TBA December 3, 2017 ( 2017 - 12 - 03 ) TBD 107 8 `` How It 's Gotta Be '' TBA TBA December 10, 2017 ( 2017 - 12 - 10 ) TBD Release The first trailer for the season was released on July 21, 2017, at San Diego Comic - Con. Reception Critical response The eighth season of The Walking Dead has received mostly positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the season holds a score of 73 % with an average rating of 6.93 out of 10, based on 13 reviews, and an average episode score of 67 %. The Walking Dead ( season 8 ) : Critical reception by episode Season 8 ( 2017 -- 18 ) : Percentage of positive reviews tracked by the website Rotten Tomatoes Ratings No. Title Air date Rating / share ( 18 -- 49 ) Viewers ( millions ) DVR ( 18 -- 49 ) DVR viewers ( millions ) Total ( 18 -- 49 ) Total viewers ( millions ) `` Mercy '' October 22, 2017 5.0 11.44 2.2 4.28 7.2 15.74 `` The Damned '' October 29, 2017 4.0 8.92 2.0 4.16 6.0 13.10 `` Monsters '' November 5, 2017 3.8 8.52 2.2 4.47 6.0 13.01 `` Some Guy '' November 12, 2017 3.9 8.69 TBD TBD TBD TBD 5 `` The Big Scary U '' November 19, 2017 3.4 7.85 TBD TBD TBD TBD 6 `` The King, the Widow, and Rick '' November 26, 2017 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 7 `` Time for After '' December 3, 2017 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 8 `` How It 's Gotta Be '' December 10, 2017 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD References Jump up ^ Schwartz, Ryan ( July 18, 2017 ). `` Walking Dead Gets Season 8 Premiere Date, Plus Fear TWD Return Date ''. TVLine. Retrieved July 18, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Hibberd, James ( October 16, 2016 ). `` Walking Dead gets early season 8 renewal ''. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 16, 2016. Jump up ^ Goldberg, Lesley ( April 17, 2017 ). `` ' Walking Dead ' Promotes Trio to Series Regular for Season 8 ''. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 4, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Ausiello, Michael ( April 17, 2017 ). `` The Walking Dead Promotes 3 Actors to Series Regular Ahead of Season 8 ''. TV Line. Retrieved October 25, 2017. Jump up ^ Peters, Megan ( October 30, 2016 ). `` Maria Bello Getting Role In The Walking Dead Season 8 ''. Comicbook.com. Retrieved July 18, 2017. Jump up ^ Davis, Brandon ( April 24, 2017 ). `` The Walking Dead Cast And Crew Assemble For Season 8 ''. Comicbook.com. Retrieved July 22, 2017. Jump up ^ Otterson, Joe ( July 13, 2017 ). `` ' Walking Dead ' Stuntman Dies After On - Set Accident ''. Variety. Retrieved July 22, 2017. Jump up ^ Pedersen, Erik ( July 17, 2017 ). `` ' Walking Dead ' Production Resumes After Stuntman 's Death ''. Deadline. Retrieved July 22, 2017. Jump up ^ Davis, Brandon ( April 25, 2017 ). `` Exclusive : Greg Nicotero To Direct The Walking Dead Episode 100, Season 8 Premiere ''. Comicbook.com. Retrieved July 22, 2017. Jump up ^ Ross, Dalton ( November 26, 2017 ). `` The Walking Dead : Lennie James will cross over to Fear The Walking Dead ''. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 27, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Porter, Rick ( October 24, 2017 ). `` Sunday cable ratings : ' The Walking Dead ' has lowest - rated premiere since Season 2 ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 24, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Porter, Rick ( October 31, 2017 ). `` Sunday cable ratings : ' The Walking Dead ' stumbles to 5 - year low ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 31, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Porter, Rick ( November 7, 2017 ). `` Sunday cable ratings : ' Shameless ' has its best premiere in 4 - plus years ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 7, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Porter, Rick ( November 14, 2017 ). `` Sunday cable ratings : ' The Walking Dead ' improves, ' Shameless ' dips in week 2 ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 14, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Porter, Rick ( November 21, 2017 ). `` Sunday cable ratings : 6 - year low for ' The Walking Dead ' ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 21, 2017. Jump up ^ `` The Walking Dead : Time for After ''. Screener. Retrieved November 16, 2017. Jump up ^ `` The Walking Dead : How It 's Gotta Be ''. Screener. Retrieved November 16, 2017. Jump up ^ Snierson, Dan ( July 21, 2017 ). `` The Walking Dead season 8 trailer teases surprise flash - forward ''. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 22, 2017. ^ Jump up to : `` The Walking Dead : Season 8 ''. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 23, 2016. Jump up ^ Porter, Rick ( November 3, 2017 ). `` ' Walking Dead ' premiere grows a lot, still trails Season 7 debut by a lot : Cable Live + 7 ratings for Oct. 16 - 22 ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 3, 2017. Jump up ^ Porter, Rick ( November 9, 2017 ). `` ' Walking Dead, ' ' AHS : Cult ' way above everything else in cable Live + 7 ratings for Oct. 23 - 29 ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 9, 2017. Jump up ^ Porter, Rick ( November 17, 2017 ). `` ' American Horror Story : Cult ' triples in cable Live + 7 ratings for Oct. 30 - Nov. 5 ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 17, 2017. 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Question: when does the newest season of the walking dead come out
Answer: October 22, 2017