First Time Again

"First Time Again" is the sixth season premiere of the post-apocalyptic horror television series The Walking Dead, which aired on AMC on October 11, 2015. The episode was written by Scott M. Gimple and Matthew Negrete, and directed by Greg Nicotero. The episode aired in an expanded 90-minute time slot. Still having trouble assimilating into the Alexandria Safe-Zone, Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and his group come up with a plan to lure a gargantuan herd of walkers away from a quarry near Alexandria. In the midst of this new threat, flashbacks show the events following Pete's execution, including Rick's new leadership role and reunion with Morgan Jones (Lennie James). This episode features many recurring guest stars, including Alexandria newcomers from the comic book series, such as Heath (Corey Hawkins), Scott (Kenric Green), and Carter (Ethan Embry); the latter is an amalgamation of several comic book characters. Rick and a group of Alexandrians stand at the top of a granite quarry filled with thousands of walkers. During Rick's speech outlining his plan to lure the walkers out of the quarry and away from the Alexandria Safe-Zone, a rock collapses beneath one of the trucks that had been blocking an exit, freeing the walkers. Rick is forced to immediately execute his plan, a day ahead of schedule, while the Alexandrians who haven't been told the details flee for their lives. Flare guns and Daryl's noisy motorcycle are used to lure the walkers out in a parade, turning them west and up a valley.