"The Walking Dead" went on for 11 seasons, or 177 episodes, and we can all agree that this was at least a few too many. Many viewers stopped watching in the later seasons from sheer exhaustion, and other potential viewers hesitate to get into the show on account of how big it is. 177 episodes is a commitment, especially since a good chunk of those episodes are just set-up for the finales.

With that in mind, we're narrowing the show down to its five most important episodes. These aren't the best episodes exactly, but they're picked to give viewers the best idea of how the show evolved over its eleven seasons. Nothing will ever compare to watching the whole thing of course, but if you want to understand "The Walking Dead" within only five hours, this list is your best bet. And hey, maybe

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