Seed

"Seed" is the first episode of the third season of AMC's The Walking Dead. It is the twentieth episode of the series overall. It premiered on October 14, 2012. It was written by Glen Mazzara and directed by Ernest Dickerson.

Plot
With the world growing increasingly more dangerous and Lori’s pregnancy advancing, Rick discovers a potentially safe haven. But first he must secure the premises, pushing his group to its limit.

Co-Stars
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 * Theodus Crane as Big Tiny
 * Nick Gomez as Tomas
 * Markice Moore as Andrew
 * Vincent Ward as Oscar

Uncredited

 * Moses J. Moseley as Mike
 * Theshay West as Terry
 * Pj McDonnell as Walker
 * Michael Koske as Walker
 * Mike Mundy as Walker
 * William Hart as Walker
 * Christopher Kelly as Walker
 * Anthony "Chopper" Rinaldo as Walker
 * Andrew Jenkins as Walker
 * Jessica Mallory as Walker
 * Jason Virus as Walker
 * Alyssa V. Mullan as Walker
 * Christian Higgins, Dan Riker, Kasey Williamson, Ashton Lee Woolen, Liz Mytinger, Wayne Degan, John Jaret and Gary LaVard as Walkers
 * John Casino, Bob Fisher, Johnny Cooper, Jay Pearson and Matthew Austin Murray as Riot Gear Walkers
 * Juan Bautista, Erik J. Olson, Ryan D. Olson and Carmelo Oquendo as Prison Walkers
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Deaths

 * None

Trivia

 * First appearance of Axel.
 * First appearance of Tomas.
 * First appearance of Oscar.
 * First appearance of Andrew.
 * First appearance of Big Tiny.
 * The title of the episode, "Seed", refers to when Hershel suggests that they plant seeds to grow tomatoes, cucumbers, and soy beans within the prison yards.
 * It may also refer to the idea that they have begun planting their own 'seed' within The Prison, which will eventually provide a new life for them, or it may even be referring to Lori's unborn baby.
 * As of this episode, Lauren Cohan (Maggie) and Danai Gurira (Michonne) have been added to the opening credits.
 * This is the first episode featuring Scott Wilson (Hershel) as a series regular, though he is listed under "Also Starring".
 * Melissa McBride (Carol) and Madison Lintz (Sophia) are still listed under "Also Starring" despite being regulars in the previous seasons.
 * The song Beth sings in this episode is "The Parting Glass", a Scottish traditional song, often sung at the end of a gathering of friends.
 * This episode is the first season premiere that does not feature a human death.
 * During the 2013 NYC Comic-Con for Season 3, Andrew Lincoln stated that the number of walker kills (59) in this episode is more than they had back in the first season.
 * When Carl is rifling through the kitchen in the farmhouse in the opening scene, there is a yellow can of "SMEAT" on the counter. It's a reference to the fictional SPAM substitute made famous by Dennis Hopper's character in the movie Waterworld.

Comic Parallels

 * Rick's group finding a prison, clearing it of walkers and moving there is adapted from Issue 13.
 * The group discovering alive inmates in the prison cafeteria is adapted from Issue 13.
 * Hershel having his leg amputated after being bitten in the prison hallways is adapted from a similar scene in Issue 21, where Allen it's amputated instead.
 * Oddly enough, the original intention was for Hershel to lose his leg instead of Allen.