Continuing our special features leading up to the premiere of The Walking Dead Season 3, we have 15 official behind-the-scenes photos taken during the filming of the first new episode.

“AMC announced… the premiere of The Walking Dead Season 3 on Sun., Oct. 14 at 9/8c. As previously announced, the series’ third season will consist of 16 episodes. Season 3 will also air in two-parts with the first eight hours kicking off Oct. 14 and returning Feb. 2013 with the final eight episodes. Following The Walking Dead will be the season premieres of AMC’s unscripted series Talking Dead, hosted by Chris Hardwick (Nerdist), at 11/10c and Comic Book Men at 11:30/10:30c. Season 2 of both series consists of 16 half-hour episodes. Internationally, The Walking Dead will return to audiences in 120+ FOX International Channels (FIC) markets the week of Oct. 15 as part of FIC continued commitment to broadcast the series near date-and-date globally.

Don't forget to check out our recent coverage, which includes 20 new photos from the first episode and much more. Be on the lookout for exclusive interviews and more special features next week.

Episode 301 - “SEED”
With the world growing increasingly more dangerous and Lori’s pregnancy advancing, Rick discovers a potentially safe haven. But first he must secure the premises, pushing his group to its limit.
Written by: Glen Mazzara
Directed by: Ernest Dickerson