‘Walking Dead’ Season 4 Finale Recap: Top 10 Spoilers

Tonight was surely a night to remember for those who were watching! The Walking Dead’s 4th season has been full of of amazing moments and some of the saddest deaths to ever hit the small screen. The final episode for AMC’s zombie/human drama series 4th season came to a close and we’re here to document its most important moments and developments.

Here’s our recap and top 10 spoilers on went down!

And make sure you check out the video below to get even more info on the most WTF! moments from the show (video courtesy of Emergency Awesome).

1. The Opening Minutes Showcased A Flashback and Rick’s Depressing Future

The opening scene harkened to a happier time during Rick and his crew’s time back at the prison. Once that scene came to a close, we got to see a shaken and seemingly hurt Rick. A cameo of Hershel when he was alive and well was thankfully shown. He was sitting beside a car, all bloodied up and seemingly in shock. This opening segment was a greater tease of what was soon to come…

2. Joe and The Claimers Finally Ran Into Rick

While Rick, Carl and Michonne walked around the woods scavenging for food and supplies, they heard a man crying for help. They were to late to aid him, as he ripped to shreds by a horde of hungry zombies. Rick, Carl and Michonne were then forced to deal with the zombies they just witnessed.

Afterwards, another flashback scene was shown – Rick waking up in his prison cell to the voice and presence of Hershel and Beth. When nightfall hit, Rick and Michonne sat by a campfire having a convo about Carl. They got suspicious after hearing something in the background.

That sound turned out to be “The Claimers,” the new group of men that Darryl joined up with in the last episode. The leader of The Claimers (Joe) pointed a gun right at Rick’s head and told him he made a huge mistake.

3. Daryl Reunited With His Old Crew, Plus Rick’s Darker, More Violent Side Was on Full Display

While The Claimers had their guns pointed at Rick, Carl and Michonne, Daryl came into the picture and let The Claimers know that they were good people.

The Claimers then jumped all over Daryl and beat him down while Carl was held down by another member of that crew. Rick couldn’t take it any more and got Joe to fire his gun, which barely missed Rick’s head.

A battle ensued between everyone. Rick proceeded to viciously bite and chew Joe’s neck out and kill him in a furious rage and show of passion for his son, Michonne and Daryl. Rick then killed the man who took Carl hostage. Carl, Michonne and Daryl watched as Rick repeatedly stabbed the last remaining member of The Claimers.

4. The Crew Arrived at Terminus

Another flashback scene aired – Rick and Hershel making plans to plant food and raise pigs for the prison and it’s many denizens. Back in the present time, Rick was seen in the same bloody and shocked position that was on display at the start of this finale. Daryl updated Rick on what occurred with him and Beth, as well as how he came into contact with The Claimers. Rick expressed his gratitude towards Darryl by calling him his brother.

Rick, Carl, Michonne and Daryl then went on to continue their journey through the woods to Terminus. While Michonne and Carl went out venturing as a duo, Michonne explained what happened to her previous camp of survivors. Her camp was ravaged by zombies, but she took on two zombies as her protectors once she discovered what had happened to that camp.

Carl and Michonne had a heart-to-heart moment during their time alone. Rick and Daryl could be seen together in a later scene, which showed Rick stashing their firearms just in case they encountered more enemies.

5. A New Character Named Gareth Was Introduced

The reunited crew soon arrived a broadcasting station that was the source of the radio message for Terminus. A whole group of individuals were inside this station, especially a new character named Gareth. After the people at Terminus check their weapons, Rick and his crew were shown around their new home. Mary, the lady who was first seen at Terminus, was also shown.

During their tour of Terminus, Rick made sure to survey everything around him and see if there wan anything fishy about this supposed safe haven. After seeing a certain watch in the pocket of their Terminus tour guide, Rick put a gun to his head and asked where he obtained that particular pocket watch. The pocket watch that got Rick all upset happened to be the same pocket watch that once belonged to Hershel.

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6. Rick and His Crew Engaged in a Gun Fight With The Terminus Survivors

Another prison flashback scene showed Rick interacting with the members of their home who were added from The Governor’s estate. Rick also spoke to Carl while he was putting a gun together and welcomed him to do something more peaceful without their guns.

Rick then discovered that a bunch of items that their people once had were taken by the people of Terminus (a familiar poncho that Daryl once wore was also seen on one of the female survivors). Soon after, the man who Rick took hold of (Alex) soon got shot in the back of his head.

Soon enough, a gun fight broke out between Rick’s crew and the Terminus gun men. Rick and his people eventually ran into a room full of lit candles and messages strewn across the walls (the words “Never Again…” could be seen).

Once Rick, Carl, Michonne and Daryl ran back outside, they were forced to surrender after several Terminus members had them cornered.

7. Gareth Commanded Rick and His Peoples to Drop Their Weapons and Give Up Fighting

Rick, Carl, Michonne and Daryl were forced to drop their weapons when Gareth encountered them again. Gareth commanded them to enter a train box car, which also led to Carl soon getting the command to go inside with them. Gareth gave each of the survivors a temporary title as he ordered them around – Rick “The Ringleader,” Daryl “The Archer,” Michonne “The Samurai” and Carl “The Kid.”

8. Rick, Carl, Michonne and Darryl Reunited With Some Familiar Survivors

Once inside the boxcar, Rick and his people also ran into Glenn, Maggie, Ben, Sasha and the rest of the survivors who arrived “safely” at Terminus. This new, massive group of reunited survivors soon came to realize that they now had to stick together if they were going to escape from their current predicament.

9. A Happy Flashback Scene Showed Off Another Uplifting Moment at the Prison

One last flashback scene showed Rick and everyone at the prison farm. This final parting shot showed off Rick, Carl, Beth and the lil’ baby girl as they all shared a laugh and some good times as they began to get into their farming regimen.

10. Rick Closed The Season Finale With Some Awesome Parting Words

Rick told the group he reunited with these parting words – “They’re going to feel pretty stupid when they find out…they’re screwing with the wrong people.”