The Walking Dead episode 2 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Rick, waking up in a post-apocalyptic Atlanta, is guided to safety by Glenn. They join a group of survivors in a department store, including Andrea and T-Dog. Tension arises with the volatile Merle Dixon. Rick suggests a daring escape plan using walker guts to mask their scent. The plan is jeopardized by rain, exposing them. Merle is handcuffed to a roof for safety but is inadvertently left behind when T-Dog loses the key. Glenn's diversion with a car alarm helps the group escape, reuniting with their families outside the city, leaving Merle's fate uncertain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the voice that guides Rick in the tank?
Glenn is the voice over the radio that guides Rick to safety.
How does Rick escape the tank?
Rick escapes the tank by following Glenn's instructions and sneaking through the walkers.
What causes tension among the survivors in the department store?
Merle Dixon's racist and aggressive behavior causes tension among the survivors.
What plan does Rick suggest for escaping the walkers?
Rick suggests using walker guts to mask their scent and blend in with the horde to escape.
How does the group initially react to Rick's escape plan?
The group is reluctant and disgusted by the idea but agrees to it.
What happens to Merle Dixon?
Merle is handcuffed to a pipe on the roof by Rick due to his aggressive behavior, and T-Dog accidentally drops the key, leaving him stranded.
What complication arises during the escape plan?
A sudden rainstorm washes away the walker scent from the group, exposing them to the walkers.
How does Glenn help the group escape?
Glenn creates a distraction by setting off a car alarm, drawing the walkers away.
Do all the survivors make it back safely?
All the survivors except Merle make it back safely.
Where do the survivors reunite after escaping?
The survivors reunite at their camp outside the city.
Is there any indication of what happened to Merle?
The episode ends with uncertainty about Merle's fate, as he is left handcuffed on the roof.