: A mysterious and wealthy conman whom Nick meets in a military holding cell; he eventually facilitates the group’s escape. Episode Index
For those keeping their own (list) of episodes, here is the complete season lineup with original airdates, directors, and writer credits.
Below is the complete, sequential index of Fear the Walking Dead Season 1. It maps out the original air dates, core writing and directing credits, and total U.S. viewership metrics. Episode Number Original Air Date U.S. Viewers (Millions) "Pilot" August 23, 2015 Adam Davidson Robert Kirkman & Dave Erickson S01E02 "So Close, Yet So Far" August 30, 2015 Adam Davidson Marco Ramirez S01E03 September 13, 2015 Adam Davidson Jack LoGiudice S01E04 "Not Fade Away" September 20, 2015 Kari Skogland Meaghan Oppenheimer S01E05 September 27, 2015 Kari Skogland David Wiener S01E06 "The Good Man" October 4, 2015 Stefan Schwartz Robert Kirkman & Dave Erickson 🔍 Chronological Episode Summaries 1. "Pilot" index of fear the walking dead season 1
: A lighthearted extra where the cast discusses their own survival essentials.
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As the infection spreads, schools close early and riots erupt across Los Angeles. Madison ventures back to the high school to scavenge for contraband medicine to help Nick through severe opioid withdrawal, where she encounters a zombified Principal Artie. Meanwhile, Travis attempts to find his son Chris and ex-wife Liza amidst violent civil unrest in the city center. Episode 3: "The Dog" Original Air Date: September 13, 2015 Director: Adam Davidson Writer: Jack LoGiudice
The premiere broke cable television records at the time, drawing 10.1 million viewers. Critics praised the performances of Frank Dillane and Kim Dickens, alongside the tense atmosphere of the opening episodes. While some fans of the original series complained about the slower pace and the characters' initial lack of survival skills, retrospective reviews praise Season 1 for effectively capturing the eerie, claustrophobic panic of a society falling apart in real-time. Home Media and Streaming Index Approx. 290 minutes : A mysterious and wealthy conman whom Nick
The moral shift from civil ethics to brutal pragmatism. Episode 6: "The Good Man" (Season Finale) Director: Stefan Schwartz Writers: Robert Kirkman & Dave Erickson
High schooler Alicia witnesses early viral violence firsthand, forcing the family to realize they must leave Los Angeles. 3. "The Dog" It maps out the original air dates, core
Nine days after the military's arrival, the neighborhood has been transformed into a fenced-off "Safe Zone." The military provides structure, but the reality is highly oppressive. Travis acts as a liaison between the community and the strict military commander, Lieutenant Moyers, attempting to keep the peace. Madison, growing restless, slips outside the secure perimeter and discovers a horrifying truth: the military is executing healthy civilians outside the walls. Meanwhile, Nick, still desperate for drugs, starts stealing morphine from a dying, bedridden neighbor. Military doctors, led by Dr. Bethany Exner, conduct a medical sweep of the zone. Recognizing Liza’s background as a nursing student, Exner enlists her help. Ultimately, the military forcibly removes Griselda Salazar for surgery and arrests a protesting Nick, dragging them away to a secure military hospital while a helpless Travis watches his family splinter. Episode 5: "Cobalt" Original Air Date: September 27, 2015 Director: Albert Hughes Writer: David Wiener