This October, the zombies will start roaming a bit earlier than last season. 'The Walking Dead' Season 2 kicks off Sun., Oct. 16 at 9PM on AMC.

Season 2 will be 13 episodes, over double Season 1's six-episode run.

Based on the popular comic book by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard, the first season of 'The Walking Dead' broke ratings records for AMC, with the premiere episode watched by more than five million viewers and the finale closing out with six million viewers.

Joining the cast in Season 2 will be Lauren Cohan and Scott Wilson as Maggie and Herschel, tenants of a working farm that Rick, Lori and the rest of the crew find.

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