‘The Walking Dead’ Season 5, Episode 12: Recap & Spoilers

Check out all the highlights of the best moments that transpired during the 12th episode airing of The Walking Dead’s Season 5 run!

1. Sasha Showcased Her Marksmanship Skills to the New Community

The group continued making their way to the front gates of Alexandria. Carl spotted a little girl peering out of a window at them all. Something nearby startled the group, which caused Daryl to shoot a squirrel. An unknown man let them all in and Daryl brought his newfound miscreant inside for dinner.

The unknown man asked the group to give up their weapons and meet one of their female leaders. Rick chose to not do this at first. In the distance, a zombie could be seen crawling towards the gate. Luckily, Sasha shot it down. Rick noted that it was a good thing they were there with their weapons to help out this new community.

2. Rick Had a Taped Conversation With Deanna Monroe

Rick could be seen inside of a new home. He met someone new named Deanna Monroe. Deanna spoke with Rick in a Q&A session, which was being filmed. Deanna told Rick that she used to be a political figure before the world went to hell. She went on to say that Alexandria is the perfect safe haven for them all, thanks to all the natural good and energy kept there. Deanna explained how she got there, what happened to her family and what led to the development of her community. She told Rick that his group is the 1st survivors they’ve ever considered bringing in.

Rick told Deanna that she should be more careful of the people outside her gates. Deanna continued having a heart to heart with Rick afterwards. Both of them admitted to doing things they were forced to do to survive. Deanna had to exile three men from her community way back when. Deanna made it known that she wanted Rick and his people to help her people survive. Deanna and Rick continued speaking about what the right decision for Rick’s people should be.

3. Rick and the Group Got Used to Their New Homes

Rick’s group gave up their firearms while Deanna told them all that there would be nothing to worry about. Rick, Aaron and Carl could be seen talking in front of two large houses. Aaron told them they could choose which one they want to live in. Rick and Carl entered on of the homes to get a feel for their new surroundings. Carl checked out the working utilities for himself while his father looked on. Rick hopped into the shower and got a good look at himself in the mirror. Rick went ahead and shaved off his epic beard right after. A young woman knocked on the door and provided Rick with some new clothes. The young woman was named Jessie, who noted that she used to be a professional stylist. Rick let her in to take care of his hair while Jessie spoke about her two sons. Jessie talked about her sons and Carl possibly meeting up later on. Rick could sill be seen in disbelief over everything that was happening right now.

Daryl was next up to speak with Deanne. Daryl kept his hunted prey and began to feast while Rick and the group walked around their new porch. Carl and Carol walked into another home to get a good look at the beautiful mansions that had no occupancy. Rick noted that the group was getting split up and that their weapons had been taken. These suspicions made Rick decide to make sure the whole group slept in the same house that evening. Back in the house, Carl heard a strange noise upstairs. He headed up the top attic with a knife in hand. Once he made his way into the room, all he came across was a makeshift form.

When the night finally fell, Rick and everyone took refuge in a single home. Michonne spoke about how good it felt to brush her teeth, plus she was surprised to see Rick’s newly shaven face. Michonne and Rick spoke about their new safe haven and the hopes that it was as safe as it seemed to be. Deanna paid the mall a visit to check on everything. Deanna was shocked to see Rick’s clean stature as well. Most of Rick’s group was given jobs within the new community, but Deanna stated that a few more of them would be given roles later on. While the rest of the group slept, Rick woke up and took a walk into the kitchen. He picked up a knife and held it in his hands with a curious look on his face.

4. Carl Ran Into a Few Members of the Community Who Were Around His Age

Michonne was next up to do her taped interview with Deanna. Michonne told her that her and the rest of her group were ready for all of this. A few members of Rick’s group went exploring while Rick and Daryl spoke for a bit. Rick then chose to check on this new community. He went nuts when he noticed that Carl and his baby girl weren’t within eye sight. Jessie helped him find them talking to a group of old folks. Jessie knew what Rick was going through, so she understood how afraid he could still be. Carl went on to meet Jessie’s son Ron and two other youngsters. Carl and the new group got comfortable with each other after a few tense moments.

Carl and his baby sister spoke with Deanna next. Carl told her that he had to be the one to kill his mother when she was giving birth. Rick found his son Carl laying on the bed inside their new home. Carl admitted that these people were nice but weak. He didn’t want everyone to grow just as weak as them all. When nightfall struck, Rick and Michonne had a conversation about what to do next. Rick’s told her that he was requested to sign some papers in order to finalize their new move into this large community.

Rick took a walk outside to gather his thoughts. A man called out to Rick, who turned out to be Jessie’s husband. The man formally welcomed Rick to Alexandria. When Rick went back into the home to fall asleep, he popped up out of his rest with a shocked look on his face.

5. Rick and Carl Ventured Outside of the Community Gates and Ran Into Some Zombies

Carol did her interview next with Deanna. She spoke about the nice things she once did for her husband. She also spoke about the many tasks she handled for the group and noted that she’s a real people person. She seemed to get acclimated to her new home quickly since she put on a new pair of fresh clothes. She spotted Daryl and told him to wash up and get comfortable himself. Glenn spoke with Deanna and told her that they’d been out in such a dangerous world for far too long. Rick could then be seen walking around the community’s gates. Then, Carl spotted one of the young girls climbing up the community walls. Glenn, Noah and Tara ran into a few other members. These members helped protect the gate and gave their new friends firearms for protection.

Carl went ahead and followed the young girl into the forest. He lost track of her, though. Rick was seen exploring some more outside of the gate, which led to him spotting some zombies. Rick went back to the safe place where he hid his pistol, which was now mysteriously missing. As the undead horde trailed Rick, Carl walked up to him and helped fend off the zombies that came their way. Both men handled the zombies easily until another zombie gripped at Rick’s leg from underneath some rubble. Carl saved him by plunging a crowbar into its head.

6. Rick Put on His New Police Uniform to Prepare for his New Community Role

Glenn, Noah and Tara walked alongside their new allies. These allies spoke with them about the protocol needed to locate any of their missing friends. One of them noticed that a zombie ate one of their friends, which caused him to locate the sole zombie who did it. The zombie was found, but a crazy situation even worse. Tara was almost ate by the zombie, but Glenn made sure to kill the zombie before things got even worse. Glenn and the new guy got into an altercation once they returned to Alexandria. Glenn and the man got into a huge fight, which caused Deanna to calm the brawl down. Deanna gave Rick the role of constable and made sure that everyone was in together. Daryl walked away angry, while Deanna thanks Glenn for what he did. Carl spoke to the young girl who was following, who walked away from him when he asked if she liked him or not.

Rick’s interview with Deanna could be seen playing while Rick walked downstairs in his new police uniform. The group saw him in his new duds as he waled outside to speak with Carol and Daryl. Rick told them that they would stay there but not revert to being weak. Daryl wanted to know what would happen if the rest of the community couldn’t make it. Rick noted that they’d just have to take it over themselves.