Season 3

Season 3 of AMC's The Walking Dead consists of sixteen episodes; it premiered on October 14, 2012, and concluded on March 31, 2013.

On October 25, 2011, The Walking Dead was renewed for a third season by AMC after the Season 2 premiere broke cable ratings records in the 18–49 demographic. Glen Mazzara continued as showrunner for the second and last consecutive season.

Season 3 picks up in the spring with Rick and his group finding the prison. It also introduced The Governor and his town, Woodbury. This featured the introduction of The Governor and Michonne, plus the return of Daryl's brother, Merle. Following the release strategy of Season 2, Season 3 was yet again split in half with the mid-season finale, which aired on December 2, 2012, and the second half debuting on February 10, 2013.[1]

Season-three finale shattered the zombie drama's own ratings record yet again, scoring 12.4 million total viewers in its initial 9 p.m. broadcast and 8.1 million in the advertiser-coveted adults 18-49 demographic. The numbers represent series bests in total viewers and the demo.

This season adapts material from issues #13-39 of the Comic Series.

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Cast
Also Starring Supporting Co-Stars
 * Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes (15 episodes)
 * Sarah Wayne Callies as Lori Grimes (8 episodes)
 * Laurie Holden as Andrea (13 episodes)
 * Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon (13 episodes)
 * Steven Yeun as Glenn Rhee (13 episodes)
 * Lauren Cohan as Maggie Greene (13 episodes)
 * Chandler Riggs as Carl Grimes (14 episodes)
 * Zachary Gordon as Niall Ross (14 episodes)
 * Asa Butterfield as Jason Ross (13 episodes)
 * Danai Gurira as Michonne (15 episodes)
 * Michael Rooker as Merle Dixon (11 episodes)
 * David Morrissey as The Governor (13 episodes)
 * Melissa McBride as Carol Peletier (12 episodes)
 * Madison Lintz as Sophia Peletier (13 episodes)
 * Scott Wilson as Hershel Greene (13 episodes)
 * IronE Singleton as T-Dog (3 episodes)
 * Emily Kinney as Beth Greene (13 episodes)
 * Dylan O’Brien as Logan Greene (10 episodes)
 * Lew Temple as Axel (8 episodes)
 * Dallas Roberts as Milton (10 episodes)
 * Jose Pablo Cantillo as Caesar Martinez (11 episodes)
 * Donzaleigh Abernathy as Dr. Stevens (2 episodes)
 * Isabelle Fuhrman as Haley Edwards (9 episodes)
 * Alexa Nikolas as Lindsey Edwards (5 episodes)
 * Chad Coleman as Tyreese Williams (5 episodes)
 * Sonequa Martin-Green as Sasha Williams (5 episodes)
 * Melissa Ponzio as Karen (4 episodes)
 * Theodus Crane as Big Tiny (2 episodes)
 * Nick Gomez as Tomas (2 episodes)
 * Markice Moore as Andrew (3 episodes)
 * Vincent Ward as Oscar (7 episodes)
 * Lindsay Abernathy as Rowan (1 episode)
 * Dwayne Boyd as National Guardsman (1 episode)
 * Arthur Bridgers as Crowley (2 episodes)
 * Troy Faruk as Sean (1 episode)
 * Lawrence Kao as Tim (3 episodes)
 * Mike Mayhall as Franklin (1 episode)
 * Gary Weeks as Brady (1 episode)
 * Emma Bell as Amy (1 episode)
 * Andrew Rothenberg as Jim (1 episode)
 * Jeryl Prescott Sales as Jacqui (1 episode)
 * Dave Davis as Gargulio (2 episodes)
 * Peter Kulas as Michael Coleman (1 episode)
 * Alex Van as The Hermit (1 episode)
 * Tyler Chase as Ben (5 episodes)
 * Cherie Dvorak as Donna (1 episode)
 * Daniel Thomas May as Allen (6 episodes)
 * Russell Towery as Woodbury Guard (2 episodes)
 * Travis Love as Shumpert (10 episodes)
 * E. Roger Mitchell as Paul (2 episodes)
 * Andy Glen as Mexican Boy (1 episode)
 * Karenlie Riddering as Mexican Woman (1 episode)
 * Al Vicente as Mexican Man (1 episode)
 * Parker Wierling as Noah (1 episode)
 * Russ Comegys as a Hitchhiker (1 episode)
 * Tanner Holland as Jody (1 episode)

Deaths

 * Big Tiny
 * Tomas
 * Sean (Alive and Zombified)
 * Franklin
 * Wilson
 * Brady
 * Welles (Alive)
 * T-Dog
 * Andrew
 * Lori Grimes
 * Crowley
 * Tim
 * Haley’s Father (Confirmed Fate)
 * Haley’s Brother (Confirmed Fate)
 * Daryl’s Mother (Confirmed Fate)
 * Gargulio
 * Michael Coleman (Alive and Zombified)
 * Warren
 * Pete
 * Eisenberg
 * Oscar
 * Bob Adams
 * Penny (Zombified)
 * Donna
 * Lindsey Edwards
 * Richard Foster
 * Axel
 * Erin (Zombified)
 * Jenny Jones (Zombified, Confirmed Fate)
 * Duane Jones (Alive, Confirmed Fate)
 * Martinez’s Wife (Confirmed Fate)
 * Martinez’s Kids (Confirmed Fate)
 * Ben
 * Merle Dixon (Alive and Zombified)
 * Jody
 * Paul
 * Noah (Off-Screen)
 * Robbie (Off-Screen)
 * Rowan (Off-Screen)
 * Dr. Stevens (Off-Screen)
 * Eileen (Off-Screen)
 * Betty Coleman (Off-Screen)
 * Allen
 * Milton Mamet (Alive and Zombified)
 * Sophia Peletier
 * At least 6 unnamed US Military Soldiers
 * 1 deer
 * 1 unnamed hermit
 * 1 unnamed hitchhiker
 * Many unnamed Woodbury soldiers

Trivia

 * This season is mainly based on “Volume 3: Safety Behind Bars”, “Volume 4: The Heart’s Desire”, “Volume 5: The Best Defense”, and “Volume 6: This Sorrowful Life” from the comic series.
 * There was numerous additions to the main cast in Season 3.
 * Lauren Cohan (Maggie), Scott Wilson (Hershel), and Michael Rooker (Merle) were upgraded to series regulars from the recurring cast in previous seasons.
 * Rooker was credited as a main cast member starting with his first appearance in the season, “Walk With Me”, and was listed as a regular for the rest of the season.
 * Asa Butterfield (Jason) is added to the opening sequence for the first time after being listed under the “Also Starring” section in previous seasons.
 * Wilson is listed under the “Also Starring” section, despite his status as a series regular.
 * Melissa McBride (Carol) is still credited under “Also Starring” despite being a series regular since the previous season.
 * Danai Gurira (Michonne) and David Morrissey (The Governor) are series regulars from their first appearances in the season.
 * Despite her character being killed off in “Killer Within”, Sarah Wayne Callies (Lori) continues to be credited for the remainder of the season. Callies would make several appearances as Lori throughout the rest of the season.