In the mid-season premiere, " After ," Rick, Carl, and Michonne deal with the fallout of the prison's destruction while facing emotional trauma and survival challenges. Carl tries to prove his independence while caring for an incapacitated Rick, and Michonne faces her past in a dream sequence before reuniting with them. For full details on the plot and cast of The Walking Dead season 4, episode 9, you can visit the IMDb page and the Walking Dead Wiki . THE WALKING DEAD Season 4 Episode 9 Recap: "After"