Sick (21 Oct. 2012)

Having found some of the prison inmates alive, Rick proposes that they clear out another cell block for them. The prisoners were locked in the cafeteria area by a prison guard when a riot ... See full summary »

Director:

Bill Gierhart

Writers:

Frank Darabont (developer), Robert Kirkman (series of graphic novels),

Stars:

Andrew Lincoln, Sarah Wayne Callies, Laurie Holden

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Andrew Lincoln	...	Rick Grimes
Sarah Wayne Callies	...	Lori Grimes
Laurie Holden	...	Andrea (credit only)
Norman Reedus	...	Daryl Dixon
Steven Yeun	...	Glenn Rhee
Lauren Cohan	...	Maggie Greene
Chandler Riggs	...	Carl Grimes
Danai Gurira	...	Michonne (credit only)
Melissa McBride	...	Carol Peletier
IronE Singleton	...	Theodore 'T-Dog' Douglas (as Irone Singleton)
Emily Kinney	...	Beth Greene
Lew Temple	...	Axel
Scott Wilson	...	Hershel Greene
Theodus Crane	...	Big Tiny
Nick Gomez	...	Tomas

Storyline

Having found some of the prison inmates alive, Rick proposes that they clear out another cell block for them. The prisoners were locked in the cafeteria area by a prison guard when a riot erupted 10 months before and have been there ever since. They have no idea what has been going on in the outside world. Rick's first priority is to protect everyone in his group so when push comes to shove, he's prepared to do whatever is necessary. Hershel is still unconscious following the amputation and they are keeping a close watch on him in the event he should turn into a walker. Carl upsets his mother when when goes off on his own. As for Andrea, she realizes helping Lori with the birth of her baby will now fall on her shoulders.

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Plot Keywords:

prisoner | prison | riot shield | stabbed in the chest | reference to robin hood | 

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 October 2012 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Circle of Confusion, Valhalla Motion Pictures, AMC Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

43 min 41 min (cut) 43 min (uncut)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Scott Wilson (Hershel) often fell asleep while shooting the scenes where Hershel is unconscious.

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Quotes

Lori Grimes: [to Rick] Look, I know that I'm a shitty wife and I'm not winning any Mother of the Year awards, but I you to know that not for one second do I think there is malice in your heart. You're not a killer, and I know that. I know that, so - so do whatever you have to do to keep this group safe. And do it with a quick conscience.

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Soundtracks

"The Walking Dead Main Title"
(uncredited)
Written by Bear McCreary

User Reviews

Season 3 continues to entertain

After last week's shocking ending, the second episode of season 3, 'Sick,' starts right off where the other episode ended. Rick manages to sort out the ignorant and potentially dangerous prisoners that were holed up in the cafeteria, and they take Hershal back to the rest of the group in a hope of saving him. But things aren't as smooth as they would have hoped, as the prisoners, especially the lead one, seems to not agree with Rick's decisions, and prove to be a threat to keep around.

This was a great episode of The Walking Dead for a number of reasons, first and foremost the character development of Rick, who is becoming more and more of a morally grey character then before. He makes decisions that we may or may not agree with, but in the end he's always looking out for the well-being of the group. Secondly, the pacing of this episode was as good as the season 3 premier, with intense action and moments to breathe being balanced well. Andrea and Michonne weren't in this episode at all, but the promo for next week's episode seems to feature only them, which is a good sign.

A well paced and exciting episode of The Walking Dead. 8 out of 10.