Let's bring you back up to speed with a summary of the first three and a half seasons:

Yeah season 5 yeah!!

Looks like the second half of season 4 we're dealing with all the survivors splitting up.

This episode has Carl growing up, eating pudding, and then realizing he doesn't want to be alone.

This corresponds to books 49 and 50 in the graphic novel series.

Meanwhile Michonne faces her PTSD -- killing Hershel's head, reflecting on her original "pets", and then destroying a pack of 23 zombies when one of them reminds her of herself.

"Carl, less than an hour ago the Governor was crushing my windpipe. It's kinda hard for me to keep pace, can you slow down?"

"No Dad! I'm having my edgy teenager moment of the episode!"

Heres a summary of the Carl-Rick dynamic tonight:

Worst Carl line: "Shane taught me. Remember him?"

I mean, really Carl? Really?

I miss Hershel already.

Now we know why a Michonne was so into taking care of Judith:

This episode's plot came from issues 49 and 50 of the graphic novels.

112 ounces of pudding, eh?

The moment Carl realizes he cannot survive on his own.

Makes a fine "Thanks Obama" gif:

http://pandawhale.com/post/37390/carl-grimes-thanks-obama-gif

You know, Carl, you COULD get a new shirt while you're there.

In all seriousness, I loved the parallel between Carl and Michonne in this episode.

Both characters decided they wanted to go it alone, only to find that they needed community in the end.

http://reddit.com/r/thewalkingdead/comments/1xlyvt/spoileri_loved_the_character_arcs_s409/

A reminder of who's still alive:

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