18 Miles Out
| "18 Miles Out" | |
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| The Walking Dead episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 10 |
| Directed by | Ernest Dickerson |
| Written by |
Scott M. Gimple Glen Mazzara |
| Featured music | "Lazy Bones" by Wooden Shjips "Driver's Seat" by Sniff 'n' the Tears "Civilian" by Wye Oak |
| Original air date | February 26, 2012 |
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"18 Miles Out" is the tenth episode of the second season and 16th episode overall of the post-apocalyptic horror television series The Walking Dead. It originally aired on AMC in the United States on February 26, 2012. The episode was written by Scott M. Gimple and series showrunner Glen Mazzara and directed by Ernest Dickerson. In the episode, Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and Shane Walsh (Jon Bernthal) debate Randall (Michael Zegen)'s fate, leading to a physical battle between the two. Meanwhile, the survivors at the Greene farm deal with Beth Greene (Emily Kinney)'s suicidal behavior.
Gimple added Rick and Shane's climactic fight scene into the episode's script, while Dickerson collaborated with stunt coordinator Lonnie Smith, Jr. on the choreography. An 800-pound motorcycle was used in the sequence, which was lightened by emptying the gas tank. "18 Miles Out" features recurring appearances from several actors and actresses including Lauren Cohan (Maggie), Emily Kinney (Beth Greene), and Michael Zegen.
"18 Miles Out" was well received by a number of television commentators, who praised the storyline and character development. Upon airing, it attained 7.04 million viewers and a 3.8 rating in the 18-49 demographic, according to Nielsen ratings. The episode became the second most-viewed cable telecast of the day, as well as the second most-watched cable television program of the week.
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