Rick Grimes’ last episode in The Walking Dead was Season 9, Episode 5, “What Comes After.” In that episode, Rick’s final on-screen appearance in the original series ends with him being taken away after his bridge explosion aftermath.

Extra context

Andrew Lincoln later returned as Rick in The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live , which continued his story. That sequel series concluded its run in 2024.

Episode detail

  • Series: The Walking Dead
  • Last original-series episode: “What Comes After”
  • Season/Episode: Season 9, Episode 5

Rick’s final words in the original series became a major talking point among fans, since they signaled that his story was not truly over.