The Walking Dead: 15 Most Shocking Moments

Content warning: Sexual Assault

There are several episodes where the gang get separated from each other after their camp is destroyed, and this one saw Daryl end up with a band of survivors called the Claimers.

The Claimers, on their travels, encounter Rick, Michonne (Danai Gurrira), and Carl (Chandler Riggs) camped out in the woods, and proceed to ravage them, subsequently turning on Daryl as well. As it turns out, Rick had killed one of their members whilst searching a house.

One of the Claimers makes a beeline for Carl, and attempts to sexually assault him (this is extremely uncomfortable to watch). This, obviously, infuriates Rick who begins to fight back relentlessly, until he ends up in a stalemate with their leader, Joe (Jeff Kober). In a fit of desperation, Rick rips out Joe's jugular with his teeth, sending the rest of the people surrounding him into a state of shock. But that is not the end.

Michonne and Daryl manage to dispatch 3 of the other Claimers, but the remaining one threatens to kill Carl. Rick, mouth covered in blood, looking like a walker, storms towards him and says, "He's mine", disemboweling the guy while Carl recovers in Michonne's arms. This scene highlights the things Rick will do to protect his son, and we can't help but respect him for it.