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{{Infobox television episode
{{Infobox television episode
|title = Tell It to the Frogs
|series = [[The Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]]
|series = [[The Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]]
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|caption = Rejected by [[Lori Grimes]], [[Shane Walsh (The Walking Dead)|Shane Walsh]] lashes out his frustrations on the abusive Ed Peletier.
|caption = Rejected by [[Lori Grimes]], [[Shane Walsh (The Walking Dead)|Shane Walsh]] lashes out his frustrations on the abusive and chauvinist Ed Peletier.
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|season = 1
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|guests = *[[Norman Reedus]] as [[Daryl Dixon]]
|guests = *[[Norman Reedus]] as [[Daryl Dixon]]
*[[Michael Rooker]] as [[Merle Dixon]]
*[[Michael Rooker]] as [[Merle Dixon]]
*[[Emma Bell]] as [[Amy (The Walking Dead)|Amy]]
*[[Emma Bell]] as Amy
*[[Juan Gabriel Pareja|Juan Pareja]] as [[Morales (The Walking Dead)|Morales]]
*[[Juan Gabriel Pareja|Juan Pareja]] as Morales
*[[Andrew Rothenberg]] as Jim
*[[Andrew Rothenberg]] as Jim
*[[IronE Singleton]] as [[T-Dog (The Walking Dead)|Theodore "T-Dog" Douglas]]
*[[IronE Singleton]] as [[T-Dog (The Walking Dead)|Theodore "T-Dog" Douglas]]
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*[[Madison Lintz]] as [[Sophia Peletier]]
*[[Madison Lintz]] as [[Sophia Peletier]]
*Maddie Lomax as Eliza Morales
*Maddie Lomax as Eliza Morales
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"'''Tell It To The Frogs'''" is the third episode of the [[The Walking Dead (season 1)|first season]] of the [[Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction|post-apocalyptic]] [[Horror fiction|horror]] [[television series]] ''[[The Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]]''. It originally aired on [[AMC (TV channel)|AMC]] in the United States on November 14, 2010. The episode was written by [[Charles H. Eglee]], [[Jack LoGiudice]], and [[Frank Darabont]], the creator of the series. It was directed by [[Gwyneth Horder-Payton]].
"'''Tell It To The Frogs'''" is the third episode of the [[The Walking Dead season 1|first season]] of the [[Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction|post-apocalyptic]] [[Horror fiction|horror]] [[television series]] ''[[The Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]]''. It originally aired on [[AMC (TV channel)|AMC]] in the United States on November 14, 2010. The episode's teleplay was written by [[Charles H. Eglee]], [[Jack LoGiudice]] and [[Frank Darabont]], the creator of the series, from a story by Eglee and LoGiudice. It was directed by [[Gwyneth Horder-Payton]].


In the episode, officer [[Rick Grimes]] ([[Andrew Lincoln]]) finally reunites with his wife [[Lori Grimes|Lori]] ([[Sarah Wayne Callies]]), son [[Carl Grimes|Carl]] ([[Chandler Riggs]]) and best friend [[Shane Walsh (The Walking Dead)|Shane Walsh]] ([[Jon Bernthal]]), although this reunion is short lived when he decides to return to [[Atlanta]] to rescue [[Merle Dixon]] ([[Michael Rooker]]) along with Daryl ([[Norman Reedus]]), [[T-Dog (The Walking Dead)|T-Dog]] ([[IronE Singleton]]), Glenn, and [[Morales (The Walking Dead)|Morales]]. After realizing that her husband is alive after all, Lori ends her tumultuous affair with Shane. That is when Shane takes out his frustration on the cruel and abusive Ed Peletier ([[Adam Minarovich]]).
In the episode, officer [[Rick Grimes]] ([[Andrew Lincoln]]) finally reunites with his wife [[Lori Grimes|Lori]] ([[Sarah Wayne Callies]]), son [[Carl Grimes|Carl]] ([[Chandler Riggs]]) and best friend [[Shane Walsh (The Walking Dead)|Shane Walsh]] ([[Jon Bernthal]]), although this reunion is short lived when he decides to return to [[Atlanta]] to rescue [[Merle Dixon]] ([[Michael Rooker]]), along with [[Daryl Dixon]] ([[Norman Reedus]]), [[Glenn Rhee]] ([[Steven Yeun]]), and [[T-Dog (The Walking Dead)|T-Dog]] ([[IronE Singleton]]). After realizing that her husband is alive after all, Lori ends her tumultuous [[affair]] with Shane. That is when Shane takes out his frustration on the cruel and abusive chauvinist, Ed Peletier ([[Adam Minarovich]]).


==Plot==
==Plot==
In the episode's prologue, [[Merle Dixon]] ([[Michael Rooker]]) struggles to escape the handcuffs after his group abandoned him on an [[Atlanta]] store's rooftop, swearing vengeance at Sheriff Deputy [[Rick Grimes]] for putting him there. He starts to beg for God's forgiveness when [[zombie|walkers]] start trying to force open the rooftop door. Merle starts trying desperately reaching for some tools nearby, screaming that he will never beg to God again.
[[Merle Dixon]] ([[Michael Rooker]]) struggles to escape the handcuffs after his group abandoned him on the Atlanta department store's rooftop, swearing vengeance on Sheriff Deputy [[Rick Grimes]] ([[Andrew Lincoln]]) for putting him there. He starts to beg for [[God]]'s forgiveness when walkers start trying to force open the rooftop door. Merle starts trying desperately to reach for some tools nearby, screaming that he will never beg God again.


Elsewhere, [[Glenn Rhee]] ([[Steven Yeun]]) leads Rick and the other members of his group back to the survivors' camp outside Atlanta. Rick is overwhelmed to find his wife [[Lori Grimes|Lori]] ([[Sarah Wayne Callies]]) and son [[Carl Grimes|Carl]] ([[Chandler Riggs]]) among the survivors, along with his friend and partner [[Shane Walsh (The Walking Dead)|Shane Walsh]] ([[Jon Bernthal]]). As the group is reunited, they discover a walker nearby, which they quickly dispatch, though fear that this may be a sign of trouble as they had yet to see walkers anywhere near camp. Merle's brother [[Daryl Dixon]] ([[Norman Reedus]]) returns from hunting to learn of Merle's fate, and is furious at the group.
Elsewhere, [[Glenn Rhee]] ([[Steven Yeun]]) leads Rick and the other members of his group back to the survivors' camp outside Atlanta. Rick is overwhelmed to find his wife [[Lori Grimes|Lori]] ([[Sarah Wayne Callies]]) and son [[Carl Grimes|Carl]] ([[Chandler Riggs]]) among the survivors, along with his friend and partner [[Shane Walsh (The Walking Dead)|Shane Walsh]] ([[Jon Bernthal]]). As the group is reunited, they discover a walker nearby, which they quickly dispatch, though fear that this may be a sign of trouble as they had yet to see walkers anywhere near camp. Merle's brother [[Daryl Dixon]] ([[Norman Reedus]]) returns from hunting to learn of Merle's fate and becomes furious at Rick.


Feeling guilty for leaving Merle there as well as wanting to retrieve his bag of guns, Rick arranges a rescue group, including Daryl. While Rick is gone, Lori tells Shane that with Rick back, she must end the relationship with Shane. Shane becomes bitter, and when he happens upon Ed Peletier ([[Adam Minarovich]]) striking his wife [[Carol Peletier|Carol]] ([[Melissa McBride]]) for not focusing on the laundry for the group, Shane beats up Ed severely and threatening to kill him if he touches any of the women in the group.
Feeling guilty for leaving Merle handcuffed as well as wanting to retrieve his bag of guns, Rick arranges a rescue group, including Daryl. While Rick is gone, Lori tells Shane that with Rick back she must end her relationship with Shane, who then becomes bitter. When Shane witnesses Ed Peletier ([[Adam Minarovich]]) striking his wife [[Carol Peletier|Carol]] ([[Melissa McBride]]) for not focusing on the [[laundry]] for the group as well as his chauvinism acting up again, he takes his anger out on her husband by dragging him away from the group in which he decides to give him a severe beating as punishment for his unacceptable actions, then he threatens to kill him if he ever touches his wife, his daughter Sophia, or any of the people in the group again which causes him to give a fearful yes in response and after giving a few more beatings on Ed, Shane leaves, causing Carol to rush to her husband's aid and profusely apologizing to him while the others look in shock.


In Atlanta, the group returns to the store and make their way to the roof, finding Merle apparently gone. Daryl goes into a fit of rage until they find that the handcuffs are still attached to the pipe with Merle's severed hand within them.
Meanwhile, Rick's group arrives back to the department store in Atlanta and make their way up to the rooftop, finding Merle apparently gone. However, they find a [[hacksaw]] sitting beside Merle's severed right hand within bloody handcuffs hanging from a pipe; Daryl goes into a fit of rage and screams as the others look on helplessly.


==Title reference==
==Title reference==
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==Production==
==Production==
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This episode marks the first appearance of several notable characters in the television series and from the graphic novels. This includes the abusive [[misogynistic|misogynist]] Ed Peletier, played by [[Adam Minarovich]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/television/Walking-Dead-Watch-Episode-3-Tell-It-Frogs-28180.html |title=The Walking Dead Watch: Episode 3, Tell It To The Frogs |last=Venable |first=Nick |date=November 15, 2010 |publisher=CinemaBlend |accessdate=June 12, 2018}}</ref> the meek housewife, [[Carol Peletier|Carol]], played by [[Melissa McBride]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cbr.com/recap-the-walking-dead-tell-it-to-the-frogs/ |title=Recap {{!}} ''The Walking Dead'': ‘Tell It To The Frogs’ |last=Melrose |first=Kevin |date=November 15, 2010 |publisher=[[Comic Book Resources]] |accessdate=June 11, 2018}}</ref> and her daughter, [[Sophia Peletier|Sophia]], played by [[Madison Lintz]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://time.com/4194632/walking-dead-villains-ranking/ |title=The Definitive Ranking of The Walking Dead's 20 Most Evil Villains |last=McCluskey |first=Megan |date=February 10, 2016 |work=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] |publisher=[[Time Inc.]] |accessdate=June 11, 2018}}</ref> Sophia Peletier first appeared in the "Days Gone Bye" volume in 2003. Maddie Lomax and [[Noah Lomax]] played Eliza and Louis Morales, respectively.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.eonline.com/news/889445/the-walking-dead-just-welcomed-back-a-surprising-face-we-haven-t-seen-since-season-1 |title=''The Walking Dead'' Just Welcomed Back a Surprising Face We Haven't Seen Since Season 1 |last=Nilles |first=Billy |date=October 29, 2017 |work=[[E! News]] |publisher=[[NBCUniversal]] |accessdate=June 12, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.naludamagazine.com/noah-lomax/ |title=Noah Lomax Interview |date=September 22, 2015 |work=Naluda Magazine |accessdate=June 12, 2018}}</ref> They are Miranda Morales children, played by Viviana Chavez.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.christiantoday.com/article/the-walking-dead-season-8-episode-2-rick-comes-face-to-face-with-morales/117351.htm |title='The Walking Dead' season 8 episode 2: Rick comes face to face with Morales |last=Manuel |first=Julia |date=November 1, 2017 |work=[[Christian Today]] |accessdate=June 12, 2018}}</ref> Nilsa Castro played a [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention|CDC]] Lab Technician.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ncwcc--inc/2010/12/22/ncwcc-digital-online-radio |title=NCWCC Interview with International Star Nilsa Castro |date=December 22, 2010 |publisher=[[BlogTalkRadio]] |accessdate=June 12, 2018}}</ref> It also marks the appearance of a prominent character exclusive to the television series, [[Daryl Dixon]], played by [[Norman Reedus]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.denofgeek.com/tv/10092/the-walking-dead-episode-3-review-tell-it-to-the-frogs |title=The Walking Dead episode 3 review: Tell It To The Frogs |last=Hogan |first=Ron |date=November 15, 2010 |work=Den of Geek! |publisher=[[Dennis Publishing]] |accessdate=June 11, 2018}}</ref> an expert [[Hunting|huntsman]] and [[Tracking (Scouting)|tracker]] who would become a long running character due to popularity.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2018/02/18/the-walking-dead-needs-to-make-daryl-great-again/#712942f14acc |title='The Walking Dead' Needs To Make Daryl Great Again |last=Tassi |first=Paul |date=February 18, 2018 |work=[[Forbes]] |accessdate=June 11, 2018}}</ref>
This episode marks the first appearance of several notable characters in the television series and from the graphic novels. This includes the abusive [[misogyny|misogynist]] husband, Ed Peletier, played by [[Adam Minarovich]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/television/Walking-Dead-Watch-Episode-3-Tell-It-Frogs-28180.html |title=The Walking Dead Watch: Episode 3, Tell It To The Frogs |last=Venable |first=Nick |date=November 15, 2010 |publisher=CinemaBlend |access-date=June 12, 2018}}</ref> the meek and abused housewife, [[Carol Peletier]], played by [[Melissa McBride]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cbr.com/recap-the-walking-dead-tell-it-to-the-frogs/ |title=Recap {{!}} ''The Walking Dead'': 'Tell It To The Frogs' |last=Melrose |first=Kevin |date=November 15, 2010 |publisher=[[Comic Book Resources]] |access-date=June 11, 2018}}</ref> and her daughter, [[Sophia Peletier|Sophia]], played by [[Madison Lintz]].<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://time.com/4194632/walking-dead-villains-ranking/ |title=The Definitive Ranking of The Walking Dead's 20 Most Evil Villains |last=McCluskey |first=Megan |date=February 10, 2016 |magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] |publisher=[[Time Inc.]] |access-date=June 11, 2018}}</ref> Sophia Peletier first appeared in the "Days Gone Bye" volume in 2003. Maddie Lomax and [[Noah Lomax]] played Eliza and Louis Morales, respectively.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.eonline.com/news/889445/the-walking-dead-just-welcomed-back-a-surprising-face-we-haven-t-seen-since-season-1 |title=''The Walking Dead'' Just Welcomed Back a Surprising Face We Haven't Seen Since Season 1 |last=Nilles |first=Billy |date=October 29, 2017 |work=[[E! News]] |publisher=[[NBCUniversal]] |access-date=June 12, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.naludamagazine.com/noah-lomax/ |title=Noah Lomax Interview |date=September 22, 2015 |work=Naluda Magazine |access-date=June 12, 2018}}</ref> They are Miranda Morales' children, played by Viviana Chavez.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.christiantoday.com/article/the-walking-dead-season-8-episode-2-rick-comes-face-to-face-with-morales/117351.htm |title='The Walking Dead' season 8 episode 2: Rick comes face to face with Morales |last=Manuel |first=Julia |date=November 1, 2017 |work=[[Christian Today]] |access-date=June 12, 2018}}</ref> Nilsa Castro played a [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention|CDC]] Lab Technician.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ncwcc--inc/2010/12/22/ncwcc-digital-online-radio |title=NCWCC Interview with International Star Nilsa Castro |date=December 22, 2010 |publisher=[[BlogTalkRadio]] |access-date=June 12, 2018 }}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> It also marks the appearance of a prominent character exclusive to the television series, [[Daryl Dixon]], played by [[Norman Reedus]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.denofgeek.com/tv/10092/the-walking-dead-episode-3-review-tell-it-to-the-frogs |title=The Walking Dead episode 3 review: Tell It To The Frogs |last=Hogan |first=Ron |date=November 15, 2010 |work=Den of Geek! |publisher=[[Dennis Publishing]] |access-date=June 11, 2018}}</ref> an expert [[Hunting|huntsman]] and [[Tracking (Scouting)|tracker]], who would become a long running character due to popularity.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2018/02/18/the-walking-dead-needs-to-make-daryl-great-again/#712942f14acc |title='The Walking Dead' Needs To Make Daryl Great Again |last=Tassi |first=Paul |date=February 18, 2018 |work=[[Forbes]] |access-date=June 11, 2018}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==


===Critical response===
===Critical response===
Leonard Pierce of ''[[The A.V. Club]]'' graded "Tell It to the Frogs" A- on a scale of F to A, calling it a "key episode in setting the tone for the first season". He praised the episode, saying it "did just about everything it needed to do. It deepened characters, strengthened relationships, laid out future conflicts, and gave its cast more to do. Best of all, it returned to the slower, more thoughtful pace of the pilot."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.avclub.com/articles/tell-it-to-the-frogs,47650/ |title=''The Walking Dead'': "Tell It To The Frogs" |last=Pierce |first=Leonard |date=November 14, 2010 |work=[[The A.V. Club]] |accessdate=February 12, 2013}}</ref> Eric Goldman of [[IGN]] also gave it a highly positive review, rating the episode 8.5 out of 10. Goldman called the episode a "big rebound from the somewhat lackluster second installment, offering a much more intense and engaging story."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ca.ign.com/articles/2010/11/15/the-walking-dead-tell-it-to-the-frogs-review |title=The Walking Dead: "Tell It to the Frogs" Review |last=Goldman |first=Eric |date=November 14, 2010 |publisher=[[IGN]] |accessdate=February 12, 2013}}</ref>
Leonard Pierce of ''[[The A.V. Club]]'' graded "Tell It to the Frogs" A− on a scale of F to A, calling it a "key episode in setting the tone for the first season". He praised the episode, saying it "did just about everything it needed to do. It deepened characters, strengthened relationships, laid out future conflicts, and gave its cast more to do. Best of all, it returned to the slower, more thoughtful pace of the pilot."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.avclub.com/articles/tell-it-to-the-frogs,47650/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101118195007/http://www.avclub.com/articles/tell-it-to-the-frogs%2C47650/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 18, 2010 |title=''The Walking Dead'': "Tell It To The Frogs" |last=Pierce |first=Leonard |date=November 14, 2010 |work=[[The A.V. Club]] |access-date=February 12, 2013}}</ref> Eric Goldman of [[IGN]] also gave it a highly positive review, rating the episode 8.5 out of 10. Goldman called the episode a "big rebound from the somewhat lackluster second installment, offering a much more intense and engaging story."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ca.ign.com/articles/2010/11/15/the-walking-dead-tell-it-to-the-frogs-review |title=The Walking Dead: "Tell It to the Frogs" Review |last=Goldman |first=Eric |date=November 14, 2010 |publisher=[[IGN]] |access-date=February 12, 2013}}</ref>


===Ratings===
===Ratings===
Upon its initial broadcast on November 14, 2010, "Tell It to the Frogs" was watched by 5.07 million viewers, slightly increasing in viewers from the previous episode.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/11/16/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-sarah-palin-again-still-boardwalk-empire-drops-real-housewives-sonny-with-a-chance-kendra-much-more/72307 |title=Sunday Cable Ratings: ''The Walking Dead'', ''Sarah Palin'' (again, still); ''Boardwalk Empire'' Drops; ''Real Housewives'', ''Sonny With a Chance'', ''Kendra'' & Much More |last=Seidman |first=Robert |date=November 16, 2010 |publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]] |accessdate=November 16, 2010}}</ref>
Upon its initial broadcast on November 14, 2010, "Tell It to the Frogs" was watched by 5.07 million viewers, slightly increasing in viewers from the previous episode.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/11/16/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-sarah-palin-again-still-boardwalk-empire-drops-real-housewives-sonny-with-a-chance-kendra-much-more/72307 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101118235845/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/11/16/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-sarah-palin-again-still-boardwalk-empire-drops-real-housewives-sonny-with-a-chance-kendra-much-more/72307 |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 18, 2010 |title=Sunday Cable Ratings: ''The Walking Dead'', ''Sarah Palin'' (again, still); ''Boardwalk Empire'' Drops; ''Real Housewives'', ''Sonny With a Chance'', ''Kendra'' & Much More |last=Seidman |first=Robert |date=November 16, 2010 |publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]] |access-date=November 16, 2010}}</ref>


==References==
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*[https://www.amc.com/twdu/the-walking-dead/season-1/episode-3 "Tell It to the Frogs"] at [[AMC (TV channel)|AMC]]
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"Tell It to the Frogs"
The Walking Dead episode
Rejected by Lori Grimes, Shane Walsh lashes out his frustrations on the abusive and chauvinist Ed Peletier.
Episode no.Season 1
Episode 3
Directed byGwyneth Horder-Payton
Story byCharles H. Eglee
Jack LoGiudice
Teleplay byCharles H. Eglee
Jack LoGiudice
Frank Darabont
Original air dateNovember 14, 2010 (2010-11-14)
Guest appearances
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"Tell It To The Frogs" is the third episode of the first season of the post-apocalyptic horror television series The Walking Dead. It originally aired on AMC in the United States on November 14, 2010. The episode's teleplay was written by Charles H. Eglee, Jack LoGiudice and Frank Darabont, the creator of the series, from a story by Eglee and LoGiudice. It was directed by Gwyneth Horder-Payton.

In the episode, officer Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) finally reunites with his wife Lori (Sarah Wayne Callies), son Carl (Chandler Riggs) and best friend Shane Walsh (Jon Bernthal), although this reunion is short lived when he decides to return to Atlanta to rescue Merle Dixon (Michael Rooker), along with Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus), Glenn Rhee (Steven Yeun), and T-Dog (IronE Singleton). After realizing that her husband is alive after all, Lori ends her tumultuous affair with Shane. That is when Shane takes out his frustration on the cruel and abusive chauvinist, Ed Peletier (Adam Minarovich).

Plot

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Merle Dixon (Michael Rooker) struggles to escape the handcuffs after his group abandoned him on the Atlanta department store's rooftop, swearing vengeance on Sheriff Deputy Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) for putting him there. He starts to beg for God's forgiveness when walkers start trying to force open the rooftop door. Merle starts trying desperately to reach for some tools nearby, screaming that he will never beg God again.

Elsewhere, Glenn Rhee (Steven Yeun) leads Rick and the other members of his group back to the survivors' camp outside Atlanta. Rick is overwhelmed to find his wife Lori (Sarah Wayne Callies) and son Carl (Chandler Riggs) among the survivors, along with his friend and partner Shane Walsh (Jon Bernthal). As the group is reunited, they discover a walker nearby, which they quickly dispatch, though fear that this may be a sign of trouble as they had yet to see walkers anywhere near camp. Merle's brother Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) returns from hunting to learn of Merle's fate and becomes furious at Rick.

Feeling guilty for leaving Merle handcuffed as well as wanting to retrieve his bag of guns, Rick arranges a rescue group, including Daryl. While Rick is gone, Lori tells Shane that with Rick back she must end her relationship with Shane, who then becomes bitter. When Shane witnesses Ed Peletier (Adam Minarovich) striking his wife Carol (Melissa McBride) for not focusing on the laundry for the group as well as his chauvinism acting up again, he takes his anger out on her husband by dragging him away from the group in which he decides to give him a severe beating as punishment for his unacceptable actions, then he threatens to kill him if he ever touches his wife, his daughter Sophia, or any of the people in the group again which causes him to give a fearful yes in response and after giving a few more beatings on Ed, Shane leaves, causing Carol to rush to her husband's aid and profusely apologizing to him while the others look in shock.

Meanwhile, Rick's group arrives back to the department store in Atlanta and make their way up to the rooftop, finding Merle apparently gone. However, they find a hacksaw sitting beside Merle's severed right hand within bloody handcuffs hanging from a pipe; Daryl goes into a fit of rage and screams as the others look on helplessly.

Title reference

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The title reference echoes Lori's angry statement to Shane, "You can tell that to the frogs", made when she is uninterested in what he has to say. Daryl feels the same way when Rick, T-Dog, and others explain why Daryl's brother, Merle, was left handcuffed on the roof of the Atlanta department store.

Production

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Norman Reedus (Daryl Dixon) and Melissa McBride (Carol Peletier) made their first appearances in "Tell It to the Frogs".

This episode marks the first appearance of several notable characters in the television series and from the graphic novels. This includes the abusive misogynist husband, Ed Peletier, played by Adam Minarovich,[1] the meek and abused housewife, Carol Peletier, played by Melissa McBride,[2] and her daughter, Sophia, played by Madison Lintz.[3] Sophia Peletier first appeared in the "Days Gone Bye" volume in 2003. Maddie Lomax and Noah Lomax played Eliza and Louis Morales, respectively.[4][5] They are Miranda Morales' children, played by Viviana Chavez.[6] Nilsa Castro played a CDC Lab Technician.[7] It also marks the appearance of a prominent character exclusive to the television series, Daryl Dixon, played by Norman Reedus,[8] an expert huntsman and tracker, who would become a long running character due to popularity.[9]

Reception

[edit]

Critical response

[edit]

Leonard Pierce of The A.V. Club graded "Tell It to the Frogs" A− on a scale of F to A, calling it a "key episode in setting the tone for the first season". He praised the episode, saying it "did just about everything it needed to do. It deepened characters, strengthened relationships, laid out future conflicts, and gave its cast more to do. Best of all, it returned to the slower, more thoughtful pace of the pilot."[10] Eric Goldman of IGN also gave it a highly positive review, rating the episode 8.5 out of 10. Goldman called the episode a "big rebound from the somewhat lackluster second installment, offering a much more intense and engaging story."[11]

Ratings

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Upon its initial broadcast on November 14, 2010, "Tell It to the Frogs" was watched by 5.07 million viewers, slightly increasing in viewers from the previous episode.[12]

References

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  1. ^ Venable, Nick (November 15, 2010). "The Walking Dead Watch: Episode 3, Tell It To The Frogs". CinemaBlend. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
  2. ^ Melrose, Kevin (November 15, 2010). "Recap | The Walking Dead: 'Tell It To The Frogs'". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
  3. ^ McCluskey, Megan (February 10, 2016). "The Definitive Ranking of The Walking Dead's 20 Most Evil Villains". Time. Time Inc. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
  4. ^ Nilles, Billy (October 29, 2017). "The Walking Dead Just Welcomed Back a Surprising Face We Haven't Seen Since Season 1". E! News. NBCUniversal. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
  5. ^ "Noah Lomax Interview". Naluda Magazine. September 22, 2015. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
  6. ^ Manuel, Julia (November 1, 2017). "'The Walking Dead' season 8 episode 2: Rick comes face to face with Morales". Christian Today. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
  7. ^ "NCWCC Interview with International Star Nilsa Castro". BlogTalkRadio. December 22, 2010. Retrieved June 12, 2018.[permanent dead link‍]
  8. ^ Hogan, Ron (November 15, 2010). "The Walking Dead episode 3 review: Tell It To The Frogs". Den of Geek!. Dennis Publishing. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
  9. ^ Tassi, Paul (February 18, 2018). "'The Walking Dead' Needs To Make Daryl Great Again". Forbes. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
  10. ^ Pierce, Leonard (November 14, 2010). "The Walking Dead: "Tell It To The Frogs"". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on November 18, 2010. Retrieved February 12, 2013.
  11. ^ Goldman, Eric (November 14, 2010). "The Walking Dead: "Tell It to the Frogs" Review". IGN. Retrieved February 12, 2013.
  12. ^ Seidman, Robert (November 16, 2010). "Sunday Cable Ratings: The Walking Dead, Sarah Palin (again, still); Boardwalk Empire Drops; Real Housewives, Sonny With a Chance, Kendra & Much More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on November 18, 2010. Retrieved November 16, 2010.
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