The Walking Dead Season 5: 12 Most Shocking Moments

6. Beth's Death

She was a character that divided the fans when she was alive, but surely even the most hardened Beth haters felt a shred of emotion as Daryl emerged from the hospital with her body cradled in his arms. Beth's time at the hospital was a learning curve for her, and it all culminated in a tense standoff between the hospital group and Rick's group. Two hostage police officers are returned, in exchange for Beth and Carol, though when Dawn demands former hospital resident Noah as well, Beth goes to hug him then turns to stab Dawn, who accidentally fires her pistol and shoots Beth through the head, with Daryl retaliating by gunning down Officer Lerner.