What episode did Glenn die in The Walking Dead?

The Walking Dead is known for delivering some of the most heartbreaking moments on television, usually at the hands of the undead or unspeakable tragedy and violence.

Glenn Rhee (Steven Yeun) was a fan favorite character who dated back to the beginning of the series when he saved Rick Grimes’ (Andrew Lincoln) life and there are some fans who still mourn his death all these years later. You might be wondering what episode did Glenn die in The Walking Dead?

Glenn, like so many characters on the show, had experienced quite a few near-misses with death over the years. His famous dumpster dive in season 6 episode 3, “Thank You,” was a reminder to fans that until you see a body, no one is really dead.

But death did come for Glenn, and his lifeless body is something fans will remember.

When did Glenn die on The Walking Dead?

Glenn’s death came in the season 7 premiere, “The Day Will Come When You Won’t Be.” The group was en route to Hilltop to get help for Maggie (Lauren Cohan) when they were intercepted by Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and the Saviors.

The Savior leader was mad that Rick Grimes and his friends killed his men at the satellite outpost and as a result needed to exact revenge. With his trusty baseball bat Lucille at his side, Negan proceeded to torment the lineup of Team Family, toying with them as he contemplated which person to kill. He decided on Abraham Ford (Michael Cudlitz).

Negan would have been finished, but Daryl’s (Norman Reedus) outburst prompted him to take another life. Negan had warned everyone not to say a word or to react, or else he’d kill someone else. And he chose Glenn. It was a brutal death, made all the more harrowing knowing that his bride Maggie, who was pregnant with their child, had to watch.

Glenn’s death galvanized the group and was the catalyst that led to the decision to take down the Saviors in All Out War. His legacy lives on through his son, Hershel, who will carry his father’s memory forever even though they never met.