AMC announced from Comic-Con International that "The Walking Dead" season six will premiere Sunday, October 11th at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT with an extended 90-minute episode. As in previous seasons, the show's sixth season of 16 episodes will air in two parts, with the first eight episodes kicking off October 11th and the final eight returning February 2016. Following "The Walking Dead" will be the season premiere of AMC's "Talking Dead," hosted by Chris Hardwick (Nerdist), at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT. A new season of "Comic Book Men" will debut the following week with two back-to-back episodes on Sunday, October 18 at midnight and 12:30 a.m. ET/PT. Internationally, "The Walking Dead" will return to audiences in 125+ FOX International Channels (FIC) markets within 24 hours of the U.S. premiere, as part of FIC's continued commitment to broadcast the series near day-and-date globally.
In addition, AMC announced a "Talking Dead Season 6 Preview Special," which will premiere Sunday, August 23rd at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Hosted by Hardwick, the special will give fans an early look at what to expect in the upcoming season of "The Walking Dead," along with exclusive interviews with cast members and executive producers and behind-the-scenes moments. Fans can also catch up on seasons one through five with a "5 Sundays/5 Seasons" Marathon. Each Sunday, AMC will air a single season of the critically acclaimed hit beginning Sunday, July 26 at 2:30 p.m. ET/PT through Sunday, August 23. The network also announced "The Walking Dead" season six premiere event at Madison Square Garden in New York City this October. The cast and executive producers will be on hand for a screening and panel discussion at The World's Most Famous Arena. For more information, visit www.amcthewalkingdead.com and sign up to be among the first to learn how to win tickets to attend.Videos