A New Beginning (The Walking Dead)
| "A New Beginning" | |
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| The Walking Dead episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 9 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Greg Nicotero |
| Written by | Angela Kang |
| Cinematography by | Duane Manwiller |
| Editing by | Alan Cody |
| Original air date | October 7, 2018 |
| Running time | 59 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"A New Beginning" is the ninth season premiere episode of the post-apocalyptic horror television series The Walking Dead, which aired on AMC on October 7, 2018. The episode was written by showrunner Angela Kang and directed by executive producer Greg Nicotero.
This episode marks the final appearance of Xander Berkeley (Gregory), who first appeared in the sixth season episode "Knots Untie". The episode was dedicated to Scott Wilson, the actor who played Hershel Greene during seasons two through four; he died the day before the episode's broadcast.