Live Bait (The Walking Dead)

"Live Bait"
The Walking Dead episode
The Governor, after burning down his entire town after it is overrun by walkers.
Episode no.Season 4
Episode 6
Directed byMichael Uppendahl
Written byNichole Beattie
Featured music"The Last Pale Light in the West" by Ben Nichols
Original air dateNovember 17, 2013 (2013-11-17)
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"Live Bait" (previously titled "Rise"[1]) is the sixth episode of the fourth season of the post-apocalyptic horror television series The Walking Dead, which aired on AMC on November 17, 2013. The episode was written by Nichole Beattie and directed by Michael Uppendahl.

The episode centers on The Governor (David Morrissey), who has isolated himself from society after killing his entire army. He has become an aimless wanderer until he meets a small family of survivors. The episode also loosely adapts Issue #43 of the comics.

This episode marks the first appearance of Alanna Masterson (Tara Chambler).

  1. ^ Remling, Amanda (July 3, 2013). "'Walking Dead' Season 4 Spoilers: New Character Named Don In Episode 6; 'Talladega Nights' Actor Cast". International Business Times. Retrieved December 1, 2013.