The Walking Dead: Top 100 Moments

96. Rick Learns About Lori

Episode 304 “Killer Within”

Original Airdate: 11/4/2012

Submitted By: Sarabeth Pollock

It was bad enough that Tyreese died trying to save everyone, and that Lori died giving birth, but the heartbreak came after the battle was over. Maggie, covered in blood and birth goo, emerged from the cellblock with Carl. The baby was in his arms and she was shaking. On the one hand, Maggie was dealing with the shock of the situation, having been the one delivering the baby on her own while Lori bled out and her son watched in horror. There’s also the fact that she has to tell Rick what happened.

Rick’s reaction is understandably heart wrenching. He’s completely devastated, and in his already fragile state he falls apart completely. (Later we see Rick losing his mind for a while, and it isn’t until later that he finally meets his daughter for the first time and they name her Judith)