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

Rick struggles after another loss; Michonne is suspicious of the Governor.

The governor seeks information; a new guest at the prison forces Rick's hand.

Andrea steps up when the people of Woodbury are thrown into uncharted territory; a new threat arises at the prison.

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 group is preparing their next step. Rick goes in search of his lost friend and meanwhile, Daryl and Merle are wondering if they themselves made the right decisions. The governor of Woodbury tries to restore order in the town and is planning to punish the people responsible for the chaos.

Rick and the group are forced to make a decision now that their safety is no longer guaranteed. Andrea feels uncomfortable now that Woodbury has become a police state.

Rick and the Governor contemplate a peace treaty.

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