This guide covers everything you need to know about , titled " The Big Scary U ." First aired on November 19, 2017, this episode focuses on the internal politics of the Saviors and provides rare insight into Negan's past. Plot Overview
: Trapped in a trailer surrounded by walkers, Negan and Father Gabriel are forced into a tense "confession" session. Gabriel reveals his past cowardsice at his church, while Negan admits to his own weakness: he couldn't "put down" his first wife after she turned. The two eventually escape by covering themselves in walker guts, though Gabriel falls ill shortly after. The Walking Dead 8x5
: Rick and Daryl argue over how to use recovered explosives to end the war. Daryl wants to blow a hole in the Sanctuary to let walkers flood in, but Rick refuses to risk innocent lives. Their disagreement leads to a physical fight, which accidentally causes the explosives to blow up, destroying the weapons they fought over. Key Character Moments The Walking Dead recap: Season 8, Episode 5 This guide covers everything you need to know