The Walking Dead: 50 Best Deaths

7. Sophia

The Walking Dead Greatest Deaths Denise Governor
AMC

The Episode: Pretty Much Dead Already

How It Happened: After disappearing in the second season premiere and leaving the group in search of her, Sophia finally returned when Shane unlocked the doors to Hershel's barn and freed the walkers cooped up inside. The group wiped them all out, but just when all seemed to be over, Sophia - now a walker - came shambling out of the barn to everyone's dismay, forcing Rick to put her down once and for all.

Why It Was Great: The first half of season two may not be for everybody due to its slower pace, but it's hard to deny that the payoff was worth the wait, as the reveal that the search for Sophia had all been for naught was a powerful, defining moment for the show that shook up everyone in the group.

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