Timeline S6 – SPOILER ALERT
One of the busiest seasons this sixth of The Walking Dead.
After the brief passage of the group of Wolves, we will see the entry on the scene of one of the most cruel antagonists of the saga, Negan with his Saviors.
We will also see a feeling arise between Rick and Michonne, the meeting with other friendly communities such as the Kingdom and Hilltop and we will see too the invasion of a horde that will undermine the walls of Alexandria, in one of the most cinematic mass scenes ever.
Below is a timeline with the highlights of TWD’s Sixth Season.
PS: the dates are approximate but more or less it all happened in those days.
Complete summary table at the bottom of the page.
February 7th, 2012
As the group faces the threat of a massive herd of walkers trapped in a nearby quarry, Alexandria is violently ambushed by the hostile Wolves faction. Amid the chaos of the fighting that rocks the community, Maggie examines a test and discovers she is pregnant.
February 8th, 2012
When the outer guard tower collapses, Alexandria’s fences give way under the pressure of hundreds of infected, triggering a devastating invasion of the city. During the dramatic nighttime escape, Deanna, Jessie, and little Sam lose their lives, while Carl is struck by a stray bullet in the right eye.
March 9th, 2012
A month after the invasion of Alexandria and the city’s reconstruction, Rick and Daryl venture out on a supply run and encounter Paul, nicknamed “Jesus.” At the same time, a deep romantic bond develops between Rick and Michonne.
March 10th, 2012
Recognizing Jesus’ exceptional scouting skills and his good faith, the group decides to follow him to his home settlement. Jesus thus introduces Rick and his companions to the Hilltop community, introducing them to its leader Gregory, who immediately warns them of the grave and pressing threat posed by the Saviors.
March 11th, 2012
To protect Hilltop in exchange for precious food supplies, Rick organizes a preemptive nighttime raid to exterminate a Savior garrison inside a radio station. Despite the mission’s apparent success, the group is intercepted by an enemy cell that takes Carol and Maggie hostage.
March 21st, 2012
While scouting outside the walls, Denise is treacherously shot and killed by an arrow fired by Dwight. Immediately after the confrontation, Dwight himself manages to capture Daryl, taking him prisoner and forcibly taking him to the Sanctuary. Shocked by the continued violence, Carol makes the drastic decision to leave Alexandria forever.
March 22nd, 2012
Due to sudden complications with her pregnancy, Maggie is urgently transferred to the Hilltop community to receive better medical care from Dr. Carson. Meanwhile, Carol and Morgan are intercepted outside by unknown soldiers on horseback, who decide to take them to a new community, the Kingdom.
| Episodes | 16 |
| Days in the Apocalypse | 552-597 |
| Key Deceased Characters | Deanna, Jessie, Denise |
| Key Events in the Saga | Beginning of the war against the Saviors |