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Expectancy theory (or expectancy theory of motivation) proposes an individual will behave or act in a certain way because they are motivated to select a specific behavior over other behaviors due to what they expect the result of that selected behavior will be.[1] In essence, the motivation of the behavior selection is determined by the desirability of the outcome. However, at the core of the theory is the cognitive process of how an individual processes the different motivational elements. This is done before making the ultimate choice. The outcome is not the sole determining factor in making the decision of how to behave.[1]
Expectancy theory is about the mental processes regarding choice, or choosing. It explains the processes that an individual undergoes to make choices. In the study of organizational behavior, expectancy theory is a motivation theory first proposed by Victor Vroom of the Yale School of Management.
"This theory emphasizes the needs for organizations to relate rewards directly to performance and to ensure that the rewards provided are those rewards deserved and wanted by the recipients."[2]
Victor H. Vroom (1964) defines motivation as a process governing choices among alternative forms of voluntary activities, a process controlled by the individual. The individual makes choices based on estimates of how well the expected results of a given behavior are going to match up with or eventually lead to the desired results. Motivation is a product of the individual's expectancy that a certain effort will lead to the intended performance, the instrumentality of this performance to achieving a certain result, and the desirability of this result for the individual, known as valence.[3]
Contents
1 Author
2 Key elements
2.1 Expectancy: effort → performance (E→P)
2.2 Instrumentality: Performance → Outcome (P→O)
2.3 Valence V(R)
3 Current research
3.1 Management
3.2 Computer users
3.3 Models of teacher expectancy effects
4 Criticisms
5 Related theories
6 References
7 Further reading
Author[edit]
In 1964, Victor H. Vroom developed the expectancy theory through his study of the motivations behind decision making. This theory is relevant to the study of management.
Key elements[edit]
The expectancy theory of motivation explains the behavioral process of why individuals choose one behavioral option over the other. This theory explains that individuals can be motivated towards goals if they believe that there is a positive correlation between efforts and performance, the outcome of a favorable performance will result in a desirable reward, a reward from a performance will satisfy an important need, and/or the outcome satisfies their need enough to make the effort worthwhile. Vroom introduced three variables within the expectancy theory which are valence (V), expectancy (E) and instrumentality (I). The three elements are important behind choosing one element over another because they are clearly defined: effort-performance expectancy (E>P expectancy), performance-outcome expectancy (P>O expectancy).[4]
Expectancy theory has three components: expectancy, instrumentality, and valence.
Expectancy: effort → performance (E→P)
Instrumentality: performance → outcome (P→O)
Valence: V(R) outcome → reward
Expectancy: effort → performance (E→P)[edit]
Expectancy is the belief that one's effort (E) will result in attainment of desired performance (P) goals. Usually based on an individual's past experience, self-confidence (self efficacy), and the perceived difficulty of the performance standard or goal.[5]
Self efficacy – the person's belief about their ability to successfully perform a particular behavior. The individual will assess whether they have the required skills or knowledge desired to achieve their goals.
Goal difficulty – when goals are set too high or performance expectations that are made too difficult. This will most likely lead to low expectancy. This occurs when the individual believes that their desired results are unattainable.
Perceived control – Individuals must believe that they have some degree of control over the expected outcome. When individuals perceive that the outcome is beyond their ability to influence, expectancy, and thus motivation, is low.
Instrumentality: Performance → Outcome (P→O)[edit]
Instrumentality is the belief that a person will receive a reward if the performance expectation is met. This reward may present itself in the form of a pay increase, promotion, recognition or sense of accomplishment. Instrumentality is low when the reward is the same for all performances given.
Another way that instrumental outcomes work is commissions. With commissions performance is directly correlated with outcome (how much money is made). If performance is high and many goods are sold the more money the person will make.
Factors associated with the individual's instrumentality for outcomes are trust, control and policies:
Trusting the people who will decide who gets what outcome, based on the performance,
Control of how the decision is made, of who gets what outcome,
Policies understanding of the correlation between performance and outcomes.
Valence V(R)[edit]
Valence:[6] the value an individual places on the rewards of an outcome, which is based on their needs, goals, values and Sources of Motivation. Influential factors include one's values, needs, goals, preferences and sources that strengthen their motivation for a particular outcome.
Valence is characterized by the extent to which a person values a given outcome or reward. This is not an actual level of satisfaction rather the expected satisfaction of a particular outcome.[7]
The valence refers to the value the individual personally places on the rewards. -1 →0→ +1
-1= avoiding the outcome 0 = indifferent to the outcome +1 = welcomes the outcome
In order for the valence to be positive, the person must prefer attaining the outcome to not attaining it.
Valence is one behavioral alternative, where the decision is measured on the value of the reward. The model below shows the direction of motivation, when behavior is energized:

Motivational Force (MF) = Expectancy x Instrumentality x Valence
When deciding among behavioral options, individuals select the option with the greatest amount of motivational force (MF). Expectancy and instrumentality are attitudes (cognitions), whereas valence is rooted in an individual's value system.
Examples of valued outcomes in the workplace include, pay increases and bonuses, promotions, time off, new assignments, recognition, etc. If management can effectively determine what their employee values, this will allow the manager to motivate employees in order to get the highest result and effectiveness out of the workplace.[8]
Current research[edit]
Management[edit]
Victor Vroom's expectancy theory is one such management theory focused on motivation. According to Holdford and Lovelace-Elmore (2001, p. 8), Vroom asserts, "intensity of work effort depends on the perception that an individual's effort will result in a desired outcome".
In order to enhance the performance-outcome tie, managers should use systems that tie rewards very closely to performance. Managers also need to ensure that the rewards provided are deserved and wanted by the recipients.[9] In order to improve the effort-performance tie, managers should engage in training to improve their capabilities and improve their belief that added effort will in fact lead to better performance.[9]
- Emphasizes self-interest in the alignment of rewards with employee's wants.
- Emphasizes the connections among expected behaviors, rewards and organizational goals
Expectancy Theory, though well known in work motivation literature, is not as familiar to scholars or practitioners outside that field.
Computer users[edit]
Lori Baker-Eveleth and Robert Stone, University of Idaho in 2008 conducted an empirical study on 154 faculty members' reactions to the use of new software.[10] It was found that ease of system use affects both self-efficacy (self-confidence) and anticipated usefulness. These in turn influenced the decision, or anticipated decision, to use the software.
Self-efficacy and outcome expectancy impact a person's affect and behavior separately:
- Self-efficacy is the belief that a person possesses the skills and abilities to successfully accomplish something.
- Outcome expectancy is the belief that when a person accomplishes the task, a desired outcome is attained.
Self-efficacy has a direct impact on outcome expectancy and has a larger effect than outcome expectancy. Employees will accept technology if they believe the technology is a benefit to them. If an employee is mandated to use the technology, the employees will use it but may feel it is not useful. On the other hand, when an employee is not mandated, the employee may be influenced by these other factors (self-confidene and confidence in outcome) that it should be used.
The self-efficacy theory can be applied to predicting and perceiving an employee's belief for computer use (Bandura, 1986; Bates & Khasawneh, 2007). This theory associates an individual's cognitive state with effective behavioral outcomes (Staples, Hulland, & Higgins, 1998).
Other constructs of the self-efficacy theory that impact attitudes and intentions to perform are:
- past experience or mastery with the task;
- vicarious experience performing the task;
- emotional or physiological arousal regarding the task;
- and social persuasion to perform the task.
Models of teacher expectancy effects[edit]
Jere Brophy and Thomas Good[11][12] provided a comprehensive model of how teacher expectations could influence children's achievement. Their model posits that teachers' expectations indirectly affect children's achievement: "teacher expectations could also affect student outcomes indirectly by leading to differential teacher treatment of students that would condition student attitudes, expectations, and behavior" (Brophy, 1983, p. 639). The model includes the following sequence. Teachers form differential expectations for students early in the school year. Based on these expectations, they behave differently toward different students, and as a result of these behaviors the students begin to understand what the teacher expects from them. If students accept the teachers' expectations and behavior toward them then they will be more likely to act in ways that confirm the teacher's initial expectations. This process will ultimately affect student achievement so that teachers' initial expectancies are confirmed.[13]
In discussing work related to this model, Brophy (1983) made several important observations about teacher expectation effects. First and foremost, he argued that most of the beliefs teachers hold about student are accurate, and so their expectations usually reflect students' actual performance levels. As a result, Brophy contended that selffulfilling prophecy effects have relatively weak effects on student achievement, changing achievement 5% to 10%, although he did note that such effects usually are negative expectation effects rather than positive effects. Second, he pointed out that various situational and individual difference factors influence the extent to which teacher expectations will act as self-fulfilling prophecies. For instance, Brophy stated that expectancy effects may be larger in the early elementary grades, because teachers have more one-on-one interactions with students then, as they attempt to socialize children into the student role. In the upper elementary grades more whole-class teaching methods are used, which may minimize expectation effects. Some evidence supports this claim; expectancy effects in Rosenthal and Jacobson's (1968) study were strongest during the earlier grades. Raudenbush's (1984) meta-analysis of findings from different teacher expectancy studies in which expectancies were induced by giving teachers artificial information about children's intelligence showed that expectancy effects were stronger in Grades 1 and 2 than in Grades 3 through Grade 6, especially when the information was given to teachers during the first few weeks of school. These findings are particularly relevant because they show a form of the expectancy theory: how teachers have certain expectations of students, and how they treat the students differently because of those expectations.[13]
Criticisms[edit]
Critics of the expectancy model include Graen (1969), Lawler (1971), Lawler and Porter (1967), and Porter and Lawler (1968).[14] Their criticisms of the theory were based upon the expectancy model being too simplistic in nature; these critics started making adjustments to Vroom's model.
Edward Lawler claims that the simplicity of expectancy theory is deceptive because it assumes that if an employer makes a reward, such as a financial bonus or promotion, enticing enough, employees will increase their productivity to obtain the reward.[15] However, this only works if the employees believe the reward is beneficial to their immediate needs. For example, a $2 increase in salary may not be desirable to an employee if the increase pushes her into a tax bracket in which she believes her net pay is actually reduced, which is actually impossible in the United States with marginal tax brackets. Similarly, a promotion that provides higher status but requires longer hours may be a deterrent to an employee who values evening and weekend time with their children.
In addition to that, if anyone in the armed forces or security agencies is promoted, there is a must condition for such promotions, that he/she will be transferred to other locations. In such cases, if the new place is far from their permanent residence, where their family is residing, they will not be motivated by such promotions, and the results will be other way round. Because, the outcome, which this reward (promotion) will yield, may not be valued by those who are receiving it.
Lawler's new proposal for expectancy theory is not against Vroom's theory. Lawler argues that since there have been a variety of developments of expectancy theory since its creation in 1964; the expectancy model needs to be updated. Lawler's new model is based on four claims.[16] First, whenever there are a number of outcomes, individuals will usually have a preference among those outcomes. Two, there is a belief on the part of that individual that their action(s) will achieve the outcome they desire. Three, any desired outcome was generated by the individual's behavior. Finally, the actions generated by the individual were generated by the preferred outcome and expectation of the individual.
Instead of just looking at expectancy and instrumentality, W.F. Maloney and J.M. McFillen[16] found that expectancy theory could explain the motivation of those individuals who were employed by the construction industry. For instance, they used worker expectancy and worker instrumentality. Worker expectancy is when supervisors create an equal match between the worker and their job. Worker instrumentality is when an employee knows that any increase in their performance leads to achieving their goal.
In the chapter entitled "On the Origins of Expectancy Theory" published in Great Minds in Management by Ken G. Smith and Michael A. Hitt, Vroom himself agreed with some of these criticisms and stated that he felt that the theory should be expanded to include research conducted since the original publication of his book.
Related theories[edit]
Motivation Theory is a theory that attempts to explain how and why individuals are able to achieve their goals.[6]
Expectancy Violations Theory (EVT) is a theory that predicts communication outcomes of non-verbal communication.[17]
Self-Actualization Theory (Maslow, 1954)[6]
Maslow's hierarchy of needs (Maslow, 1954)[6]
Two-factor theory (Herzberg, 1959)[18]
Theory X and theory Y (Douglas McGregor, 1960)[19]
References[edit]
^ Jump up to: a b Oliver, R. (August, 1974). Expectancy is the probability that the individual assigns to work effort being followed by a given level of achieved task performance. Expectancy Theory Predictions of Salesmen's Performance. Journal of Marketing Research 11, 243-253.
Jump up ^ Montana, Patrick J; Charnov, Bruce H, Management – 4th edition; (2008) – Barron's Educational Series, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7641-3931-4
Jump up ^ (S.E. Condrey, 2005, p. 482)
Jump up ^ P. Subba Rao, Personnel and Human Resource Management – Text and cases; (2000) – Himalaya Publishing House ISBN 81-7493-777-3
Jump up ^ Chiang, Chun-Fang; Jang, SooCheong (Shawn) (June 2008). "An expectancy theory model for hotel employee motivation". Journal of Hospitality Management. 27 (2): 313–322. doi:10.1016/j.ijhm.2007.07.017.
^ Jump up to: a b c d Maslow—Move Aside! A Heuristical Motivation Model for Leaders in Career and Technical Education Pg. 10 – 11 http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JITE/v44n2/pdf/kroth.pdf
Jump up ^ Redmond, Brian. "Expectancy Theory". Shaun Miller. Retrieved 12/04/2013. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
Jump up ^ Schmidt, Charles. "Motivation: Expectancy Theory". Richard Scholl. Archived from the original on 2014-10-09. Retrieved 12/04/2013. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
^ Jump up to: a b Montana, Patrick J; Charnov, Bruce H, Management - 4th edition; (2008) - Barron's Educational Series, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7641-3931-4
Jump up ^ Baker-Eveleth L., Stone,R.W.(2008) Expectancy theory and behavioral intentions to use computer applications - Interdisciplinary Journal of Information
Jump up ^ Jere Brophy, Thomas Good (1974) Teacher-Student Relationships: Causes and Consequences New York, Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
Jump up ^ Jere Brophy, Thomas Good (1987)Looking in classrooms (4th ed.), New York, Harper and Row
^ Jump up to: a b Schunk, Dale H.; Meece, Judith L.. Student Perceptions in the Classroom. Mahwah: Routledge, 2012. Ebook Library. pp. 96-97.
Jump up ^ Lawler, Edward E; Suttle, J.Lloyd (1973). "Expectancy theory and job behavior". Organizational Behavior and Human Performance. 9 (3): 482. doi:10.1016/0030-5073(73)90066-4.
Jump up ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-06-10. Retrieved 2010-12-02.
^ Jump up to: a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-10-27. Retrieved 2010-12-02.
Jump up ^ "Masters thesis" (PDF). www.antalhaans.nl.
Jump up ^ Herzberg & Snyderman, 1959. The Motivation to Work.[page needed]
Jump up ^ McGregor, D., 1960. The Human Side of Enterprise, New York, McGraw-Hill.[page needed]
Further reading[edit]
Bandura, Albert (1977). "Self-efficacy: Toward a unifying theory of behavioral change". Psychological Review. 84 (2): 191–215. doi:10.1037/0033-295X.84.2.191. PMID 847061.
Bandura, A. (1982). Self-Efficacy mechanism in human agency. American Psychologist, 37, 122-147.
Bandura, A. (1986). Social foundation of thought and action: A social cognitive theory. New Jersey:Prentice- Hall
Droar, D. (2006). Expectancy theory of motivation. Retrieved October 2, 2010, from https://web.archive.org/web/20101025133032/http://arrod.co.uk/archive/concept_vroom.php
Holdford DA, Lovelace-Elmore B. Applying the principles of human motivation to pharmaceutical education. J Pharm Teach. 2001;8:18.
Porter, L. W., & Lawler, E. E. 1968. Managerial Attitudes and Performance. Homewood, IL: Richard D. Irwin, Inc.
Staples, D. Sandy; Hulland, John S; Higgins, Christopher A (2006). "A Self-Efficacy Theory Explanation for the Management of Remote Workers in Virtual Organizations". Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication. 3 (4): 0. doi:10.1111/j.1083-6101.1998.tb00085.x.
Stone, R. W. & Henry, J. W. (1998). Computer self-efficacy and outcome expectations and their impacts on behavioral intentions to use computers in non-volitional settings. Journal of Business and Management, (1), 45-58.
University of Rhode Island: Charles T. Schmidt, Jr. Labor Research Center
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The Walking Dead (season 4)
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Starring
Andrew Lincoln
Norman Reedus
Steven Yeun
Lauren Cohan
Chandler Riggs
Danai Gurira
Melissa McBride
Scott Wilson
David Morrissey
Emily Kinney
Chad L. Coleman
Sonequa Martin-Green
Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
Country of origin
United States
No. of episodes
16
Release
Original network
AMC
Original release
October 13, 2013 (2013-10-13) – March 30, 2014 (2014-03-30)
Season chronology
← Previous
Season 3
Next →
Season 5
List of The Walking Dead episodes
The fourth season of The Walking Dead, an American post-apocalyptic horror television series on AMC, premiered on October 13, 2013, and concluded on March 30, 2014, consisting of 16 episodes.[1] Developed for television by Frank Darabont, the series is based on the eponymous series of comic books by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard. It was executive produced by Kirkman, David Alpert, Scott M. Gimple, Greg Nicotero, Tom Luse, and Gale Anne Hurd, with Gimple assuming the role of showrunner after Glen Mazzara's departure from the series.[2] The fourth season was well received by critics. It was nominated for multiple awards and won three, including Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series for the second consecutive year, at the 40th Saturn Awards.[3]
This season adapts material from issues #39–61 of the comic book series and introduces notable comic characters, including Bob Stookey (Lawrence Gilliard Jr.), Sgt. Abraham Ford (Michael Cudlitz), Dr. Eugene Porter (Josh McDermitt) and Rosita Espinosa (Christian Serratos), as well as the Chambler Family, a modified version of the Chalmers Family from a tie-in novel, The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor.
Set several months after the attempted attack on the prison by The Governor (David Morrissey) and his army, the season continues the story of Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), who renounced his leadership in order to live a quiet and more peaceful life in contrast to his cold-hearted nature in the previous season. Striving to hold onto humanity, Rick and his fellow survivors struggle to maintain their close to an ideal life at the prison as problems arise in the face of new evil, and threats within and outside the premises, including a deadly flu strain and the return of the atrocious Governor.
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1 Cast
1.1 Main cast
1.1.1 Starring
1.1.2 Also starring
1.2 Supporting cast
1.2.1 The Prison
1.2.2 Martinez's camp
1.2.3 Abraham's group
1.2.4 The Claimers
1.2.5 Terminus
1.2.6 Miscellaneous
2 Production
2.1 Inspirations
2.2 Webisodes
2.3 Talking Dead
3 Episodes
4 Reception
4.1 Critical response
4.2 Accolades
4.3 Ratings
5 Home media releases
6 References
7 External links
Cast[edit]
Main article: List of The Walking Dead (TV series) characters
Main cast[edit]
Andrew Lincoln (Rick Grimes)
Norman Reedus (Daryl Dixon)
Steven Yeun (Glenn Rhee)
Lauren Cohan (Maggie Greene)
Chandler Riggs (Carl Grimes)
Danai Gurira (Michonne)
Melissa McBride (Carol Peletier)
Scott Wilson (Hershel Greene)
David Morrissey (The Governor)
Emily Kinney (Beth Greene)
Chad L. Coleman (Tyreese Williams)
Sonequa Martin-Green
(Sasha Williams)
Lawrence Gilliard Jr. (Bob Stookey)
The fourth season features thirteen series regulars, with nine actors receiving opening credits billing, while four others are credited as "Also starring". Melissa McBride and Scott Wilson, who portray Carol Peletier and Hershel Greene, respectively, were added in the opening sequence after previously being credited as "Also starring". David Morrissey, who plays The Governor, is not credited among the main cast until his reappearance in the episode "Live Bait". Credited as "Also starring" are Emily Kinney (Beth Greene), Chad L. Coleman (Tyreese Williams), and Sonequa Martin-Green (Sasha Williams), who were promoted from recurring status,[4] and Lawrence Gilliard Jr., who joins the main cast as Bob Stookey.[5] Wilson and Morrissey were both removed from the opening credits, and as series regulars after the episode "After". However, Wilson is re-added to the opening credits and as a series regular for the season finale, "A".
Starring[edit]
Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes, the series' protagonist, the father of Carl and Judith, and a former sheriff's deputy, who recently relinquished his leadership over the survivor group out of disgust towards his own previous actions as leader.
Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon, an antihero-like Southern redneck, who is also the group's primary hunter and has a strong bond with Carol, and later forms a bond with Beth.
Steven Yeun as Glenn Rhee, a former pizza delivery man married to Maggie Greene, who has matured over the series.
Lauren Cohan as Maggie Greene, Hershel's elder daughter, Beth's half-sister, and Glenn's wife, who is a determined, fierce and capable fighter.
Chandler Riggs as Carl Grimes, Rick's adolescent son. Brave to a fault, Carl begins to develop a callous mentality in response to the lethal landscape of a savage, new world. However he is also emotionally conflicted with himself because of the brutality of his previous choices in the new world.
Danai Gurira as Michonne, a quiet and meticulous, yet fierce woman, who has recently joined Rick's group. She has begun to bond with the group, and shares a close bond with Rick's son Carl but is still fierce and secretive of her past.
Melissa McBride as Carol Peletier, a former victim of domestic abuse, who has empowered herself but has come to make several dark and questionable decisions for the good of her group. She is the only known female Atlanta camp survivor left.
Scott Wilson as Hershel Greene, a religious former veterinarian and farmer, who is protective of his daughters. He maintains his faith despite many tragic events and acts as the group's primary moral compass as well as a surrogate father figure to Rick and Glenn.
David Morrissey as The Governor, the former leader of the now-abandoned Woodbury and a primary threat to the prison community, and the primary antagonist of the first half of the season, who is now calling himself "Brian Heriot". Having become alarmed of his cold ways he is attempting to redeem himself by caring for a family he encounters.
Also starring[edit]
Emily Kinney as Beth Greene, a soft-spoken teenage girl, Hershel's younger daughter, and Maggie's younger half-sister. Beth has become emotionally numb but is secretly still emotionally fragile, and later forms a bond with Daryl.
Chad L. Coleman as Tyreese Williams, Sasha's peace-keeping older brother and one of the few survivors of Woodbury and Karen's boyfriend.
Sonequa Martin-Green as Sasha Williams, Tyreese's younger sister, who is seemingly fiery, ruthless and cold but deep down is a compassionate young woman. She has also developed an attraction to Bob.
Lawrence Gilliard Jr. as Bob Stookey, a former army medic, who struggles to recover from alcoholism. He also develops an attraction to Sasha.
Supporting cast[edit]
The Prison[edit]
Brighton Sharbino as Lizzie Samuels, a young girl, who has joined the prison community and suffers from psychological problems.
Kyla Kenedy as Mika Samuels, Lizzie's younger sister, who has also joined the prison community.
Sunkrish Bala as Dr. Caleb Subramanian, a doctor, who has joined the prison community and is more commonly known as "Dr. S".
Luke Donaldson as Luke, a young boy, who has joined the prison community.
Sherry Richards as Jeanette, a former Woodbury resident, who has joined the prison community.
Vincent Martella as Patrick, a young teenager, who has joined the prison community.
Melissa Ponzio as Karen, Tyreese's new love interest and the lone survivor of the Woodbury army massacre.
Kennedy Brice as Molly, a young girl, who develops a friendship with Lizzie, Mika, and Luke.
Victor McCay as Ryan Samuels, Lizzie and Mika's father.
Kyle Gallner as Zach, a survivor, who has joined the prison community and forms a relationship with Beth.
Martinez's camp[edit]
Alanna Masterson as Tara Chambler, a police academy attendee, who was surviving with her family before encountering The Governor.
Audrey Marie Anderson as Lilly Chambler, a former nurse, Meghan's mother, and Tara's sister, who develops a relationship with The Governor.
Meyrick Murphy as Meghan Chambler, Lilly's daughter, who begins to see The Governor as a father figure.
Jose Pablo Cantillo as Caesar Martinez, one of The Governor's most trusted allies, who leads a new group of survivors.
Kirk Acevedo as Mitch Dolgen, a former tank operator, who has joined Martinez's new group.
Juliana Harkavy as Alisha, a former member of the army reserves, who forms a relationship with Tara.
Enver Gjokaj as Pete Dolgen, a member of Martinez's group and Mitch's brother.
Abraham's group[edit]
Michael Cudlitz as Sgt. Abraham Ford, a former soldier trying to get Eugene to Washington, D.C. so he can stop the outbreak.
Christian Serratos as Rosita Espinosa, a young Hispanic woman, who is Abraham's girlfriend.
Josh McDermitt as Dr. Eugene Porter, a scientist, who claims to know what caused the outbreak and is being escorted by Abraham and Rosita to government officials in Washington, D.C.
The Claimers[edit]
Jeff Kober as Joe, a leader of a small group of heavily armed marauders called the "Claimers", who live by the philosophy of "claiming".
Davi Jay as Tony, a member of Joe's group.
Marcus Hester as Len, a member of Joe's group.
Keith Brooks as Dan, a member of Joe's group.
Terminus[edit]
Denise Crosby as Mary, a resident of Terminus, who greets survivors that arrive there.
Andrew J. West as Gareth, the mysterious leader of Terminus.
Tate Ellington as Alex, a member of Terminus.
Miscellaneous[edit]
Kerry Condon as Clara, a mysterious woman Rick encounters in the forest.
Robin Lord Taylor as Sam, a survivor encountered by Rick and Carol.
Brina Palencia as Ana, a survivor traveling with Sam, who is encountered by Rick and Carol.
Aldis Hodge as Mike, Michonne's former boyfriend, who appears in a flashback.
Brandon Fobbs as Terry, Michonne's former friend, who appears in a flashback.
Lennie James was initially reported to return as Morgan Jones, Rick's first human encounter in the apocalypse,[6] however showrunner Scott M. Gimple confirmed that he would not appear in the fourth season, saying that he was misquoted. Despite this, Gimple stated that Morgan would return in later seasons.[7] Morgan eventually returned in the series' fifth season.
Production[edit]
A fourth season of the show, consisting of 16 episodes, was confirmed in December 2012.[8] Production began in Senoia, Georgia on May 6, 2013.[9] In July 2013, it was reported that David S. Goyer would be directing the penultimate episode of the season,[10] however Goyer did not direct the episode due to scheduling conflicts.[11] Greg Nicotero, who replaced Goyer, directed three episodes for the season, while Tricia Brock and Ernest Dickerson each directed two episodes. Michelle MacLaren returned this season to direct the season finale, after previously directing episodes in seasons one and two.[12] Comic book co-creator Robert Kirkman wrote two episodes of the season.[12] Filming was completed on November 23, 2013.[13]
Inspirations[edit]
In an interview with showrunner Scott Gimple, he shares: "The ultimate inspiration for The Walking Dead is the comic book. Sometimes, we can go far away from the comic book story, but often we ultimately serve the comic book story. And even when we go far away from it, we're inspired by it - and the novels as well. And then beyond that, all of the great stuff that we have consumed along the way, from zombie movies to Star Wars to other comics to really highbrow movies like The Grand Illusion to Jaws. And also really, world history. The plague storyline was inspired by both Camus' The Plague and other stories about the plague I heard in Edinburgh. But really, it starts with the comic book."[14]
Webisodes[edit]
Following the two previous web series in 2011 and 2012, another set of webisodes titled The Oath was released on October 1, 2013.[15]
Talking Dead[edit]
Main article: Talking Dead
A third season of the live talk show aired alongside the fourth season of The Walking Dead.[16]
Episodes[edit]
See also: List of The Walking Dead episodes
No.
overall
No. in
season
Title
Directed by
Written by
Original air date
U.S. viewers
(millions)
36
1 "30 Days Without an Accident" Greg Nicotero Scott M. Gimple October 13, 2013 (2013-10-13) 16.11[17]
Rick's group has brought the survivors from Woodbury into the prison, and Rick has renounced leadership of the group. The prison has proven a safe haven for many months, while Michonne continues to search for The Governor, fearing his retribution. Patrick, one of new survivors comes down with a fatal illness, dies, and reanimates as a walker.
37
2 "Infected" Guy Ferland Angela Kang October 20, 2013 (2013-10-20) 13.95[18]
The reanimated Patrick manages to attack other survivors in a cell block, and the group is forced to kill off those bitten and relocate the others to a different block. They discover a deadly flu strain, brought by pigs that Rick tried to raise, affecting some of the survivors and which killed Patrick, and isolate those infected, fearing they will reanimate when they die. Tyreese discovers his girlfriend Karen and her friend David, both considered infected, were killed and burnt by someone unknown.
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3 "Isolation" Dan Sackheim Robert Kirkman October 27, 2013 (2013-10-27) 12.92[19]
The illness continues to spread, and Hershel takes responsibility to stay with the infected to tend to them. Daryl leads a group to a nearby veterinary college to recover medicine to cure the illness, though en route, overhear a radio broadcast directing people to "sanctuary". Rick discovers Carol killed Karen and David, acting on her own but for the good of the survivors.
39
4 "Indifference" Tricia Brock Matthew Negrete November 3, 2013 (2013-11-03) 13.31[20]
Daryl's group completes their run to the hospital, while Rick and Carol go scavenging for supplies at a local residential area. After trying to help a couple return to the prison, only to have the wife die and the husband disappear. Rick tells Carol that she cannot come back to the prison, and the two depart on separate ways.
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5 "Internment" David Boyd Channing Powell November 10, 2013 (2013-11-10) 12.20[21]
The infected survivors begin to succumb to the illness and reanimate as walkers, forcing the survivors to start to kill their friends, but Daryl's group returns in time for Hershel and Bob to help administer the medicine and cure the remaining infected. Carol's absence from the group is noticed, but Rick only confides in his choice to a select few. As the survivors recover and try to return to a regular routine, they are unaware they are being watched from afar by The Governor.
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6 "Live Bait" Michael Uppendahl Nichole Beattie November 17, 2013 (2013-11-17) 12.00[22]
In a flashback episode, The Governor is abandoned by Martinez and Shumpert following his attack on the prison. He sets Woodbury ablaze, and later encounters the Chamblers, Lilly, Tara, Lilly's daughter Meghan, and their dying father. He hides his identity while helping them to deal with their father, and the three opt to leave with him when he moves on. They come across another group of survivors - this being led by Martinez.
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7 "Dead Weight" Jeremy Podeswa Curtis Gwinn November 24, 2013 (2013-11-24) 11.29[23]
While still in flashback, Martinez recognizes The Governor has taken a new identity and privately explains how he found this new group and their arsenal of weapons. The Governor senses the group is weak, and with the power of their arsenal, believes he can secure the prison for a safe haven for the Chamblers. He kills Martinez and his right-hand man, taking charge of the group, and organizes the group to head to the prison. The Governor, observing the prison, sees Michonne and Hershel outside its fence, burning the corpses of the infected.
43
8 "Too Far Gone" Ernest Dickerson Seth Hoffman December 1, 2013 (2013-12-01) 12.05[24]
The Governor captures Michonne and Hershel and challenges Rick and the others to abandon the prison. Though Rick offers co-existence, The Governor refuses and decapitates Hershel, and gunfire breaks out. In the midst of battle, Lilly rushes up to The Governor with the body of Meghan, who was bitten by a walker while playing. The Governor shoots Meghan to prevent her from reanimating and then orders a full-out assault of the prison, tearing through its fences and allowing a horde of walkers in. The survivors in the prison are forced to scatter when they no longer can hold down their defenses. At the same time, Rick and The Governor engage in a one-on-one brawl in which the latter gains the upper hand, only to be mortally stabbed by Michonne just before he can kill Rick. Rick escapes with Carl, while the near-death Governor is approached and executed by Lilly.
44
9 "After" Greg Nicotero Robert Kirkman February 9, 2014 (2014-02-09) 15.76[25]
Carl helps his injured father Rick as they flee the prison and fearful they have lost Lori's child. They take shelter in a suburban home, and Rick collapses from exhaustion. Carl scavenges nearby homes for supplies. Michonne, finding the prison overrun and no sign of the survivors, sets off on her own, but comes to an epiphany about her purpose, and follows Carl and Rick's trail, rejoining them at the home they have taken shelter at.
45
10 "Inmates" Tricia Brock Matthew Negrete & Channing Powell February 16, 2014 (2014-02-16) 13.34[26]
Daryl helps to protect Beth as they flee and search for survivors. Tyreese, having saved Lori's child Judith, escorts young sisters Lizzie and Mika, and is soon joined by Carol. Maggie, Sasha and Bob find the bus from the prison, the survivors inside dead and reanimated as walkers, though Maggie is relieved that Glenn is not among them. Glenn, having been knocked unconscious at the prison, finds a frightened Tara and helps to lead her to safety, coming across Abraham, Eugene and Rosita in their travels.
46
11 "Claimed" Seith Mann Nichole Beattie & Seth Hoffman February 23, 2014 (2014-02-23) 13.12[27]
As Rick, Carl and Michonne rest up, their home is discovered by a group of men called Claimers, and they are forced to abandon it, later finding signs towards "Terminus" along railroad tracks. Glenn and Tara learn that Abraham and Rosita are escorting Eugene to Washington, D.C. as he knows how to stop the walker outbreak once there.
47
12 "Still" Julius Ramsay Angela Kang March 2, 2014 (2014-03-02) 12.61[28]
Beth continues to travel with Daryl, and becomes distraught she might die before having a drink of alcohol, something Hershel prevented her from having. After scavenging through a country club and only finding peach schnapps, Daryl takes her to a cabin he had found earlier that was used to make moonshine, and tells her that is a proper drink. As they get inebriated, Daryl sadly discusses his past and what Merle meant to him. They decide to burn down the cabin as a way of putting their past behind them.
48
13 "Alone" Ernest Dickerson Curtis Gwinn March 9, 2014 (2014-03-09) 12.65[29]
While following signs to Terminus, Maggie, Sasha, and Bob disagree on what they should do. Maggie, still anxious about Glenn's fate, leaves on her own. Bob leaves to follow her trail, while Sasha decides to remain in a small town and ultimately save Maggie from a horde of walkers and agrees to continue with her. Daryl and Beth come across a church where they take refuge, but when the church is invaded by walkers, Daryl covers for Beth's escape, during which she is captured by someone in a car with a white cross on its back windshield. Daryl is suddenly captured by another group of men.
49
14 "The Grove" Michael E. Satrazemis Scott M. Gimple March 16, 2014 (2014-03-16) 12.87[30]
Tyreese, Carol, Lizzie, Mika and Judith follow signs to Terminus and come across a cabin which they plan to take a few days of rest in. During this time, Tyreese and Carol find Lizzie has an unhealthy fascination with walkers. Later, after coming back with supplies, they find Lizzie has killed Mika and is about to kill Judith, hoping they will come back as walkers. Carol and Tyreese agree Lizzie is too dangerous to keep around, and Carol is forced to kill her. Carol opens up about having killed Tyreese's friend Karen, which he forgives her for. They leave the cabin and continue to Terminus.
50
15 "Us" Greg Nicotero Nichole Beattie & Seth Hoffman March 23, 2014 (2014-03-23) 13.47[31]
Glenn, Tara, Abraham, Eugene and Rosita continue towards Terminus, and they find a sign by a tunnel written by Maggie to Glenn. Abraham fears the tunnel too dangerous but Glenn and Tara proceed. They are surrounded by walkers but saved by Maggie, Sasha, and Bob; the combined group continue to Terminus as a waypoint towards Washington, D.C. They find Terminus and are welcomed with open arms. Meanwhile, Daryl is forced to travel with the men that captured him, the same Claimers that Rick encountered, and learning they are on Rick's trail for having killed one of their own.
51
16 "A" Michelle MacLaren Scott M. Gimple & Angela Kang March 30, 2014 (2014-03-30) 15.68[32]
The Claimers catch up to Rick, Carl, and Michonne, but when they threaten to rape Michonne and Carl, they are slaughtered by Rick and Daryl. The four continue towards Terminus, but Rick is wary and leaves their weapons hidden before they enter. Inside they are guided by Gareth, who welcomes them. Rick spots gear belonging to the other survivors and demands to know what is going on. Rick's group is forced into a boxcar at gunpoint where they join up with Glenn, Maggie, Sasha, Bob, Tara, Abraham, Eugene, and Rosita, all also captives of the Terminus residents. Rick asserts that they have picked the wrong people to mess with.
Reception[edit]
Critical response[edit]
The fourth season of The Walking Dead has been well received from critics. On Metacritic, the season holds a score of 75 out of 100, indicating "generally favorable reviews", based on 16 critics.[33] On Rotten Tomatoes, the season holds an 86% with an average rating of 7.66 out of 10, based on 30 reviews, and an average episode score of 86%. The site's critical consensus reads: "Consistently thrilling, with solid character development and enough gore to please grindhouse fans, this season of The Walking Dead continues to demonstrate why it's one of the best horror shows on television."[34]
The Walking Dead (season 4): Critical reception by episode
Season 4 (2013–14): Percentage of positive reviews tracked by the website Rotten Tomatoes[34]
Accolades[edit]
See also: List of awards and nominations received by The Walking Dead
For the 40th Saturn Awards, the fourth season of The Walking Dead received four nominations and three wins. The wins were for Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series, Best Supporting Actress on Television (Melissa McBride), and Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series (Chandler Riggs).[3] The only other nomination was for Best Guest Starring Role on Television (David Morrissey).[35]
The season also received two nominations for the 66th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards: Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series ("Too Far Gone") and Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role ("30 Days Without an Accident").[36][37][38] Additionally, the season was also nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series at the 20th and 21st Screen Actors Guild Awards for both halves of the season, respectively.[39][40] Melissa McBride was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the 4th Critics' Choice Television Awards.[41]
Ratings[edit]
No.
Title
Air date
Rating/share
(18–49)
Viewers
(millions)
1 "30 Days Without an Accident" October 13, 2013 8.2 16.11[17]
2 "Infected" October 20, 2013 7.1 13.95[18]
3 "Isolation" October 27, 2013 6.8 12.92[19]
4 "Indifference" November 3, 2013 6.8 13.31[20]
5 "Internment" November 10, 2013 6.2 12.20[21]
6 "Live Bait" November 17, 2013 6.0 12.00[22]
7 "Dead Weight" November 24, 2013 5.7 11.29[23]
8 "Too Far Gone" December 1, 2013 6.1 12.05[24]
9 "After" February 9, 2014 8.2 15.76[25]
10 "Inmates" February 16, 2014 6.8 13.34[26]
11 "Claimed" February 23, 2014 6.6 13.12[27]
12 "Still" March 2, 2014 6.4 12.61[28]
13 "Alone" March 9, 2014 6.3 12.65[29]
14 "The Grove" March 16, 2014 6.4 12.87[30]
15 "Us" March 23, 2014 6.7 13.47[31]
16 "A" March 30, 2014 8.0 15.68[32]
Home media releases[edit]
The fourth season was released on region 1/A DVD and Blu-ray on August 26, 2014. It was also released in limited edition Blu-ray packaging, a replica of the tree walker (featured in the episode "Isolation"), designed by Greg Nicotero and sculpted by McFarlane Toys.[42] Special features include "Inside The Walking Dead" and "The Making of The Walking Dead" featurettes for every episode; six other featurettes titled, "Drawing Inspiration", "Hershel", "The Governor is Back", "Society, Science & Survival", "Inside KNB Studios" and "A Journey Back to Brutality"; deleted scenes from eight episodes; and audio commentaries on six episodes; and two extended episodes.[43] Also, the final line of the season is uncensored, with Rick saying "They're fucking with the wrong people."[44]
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Season 1
"Days Gone Bye"
"Guts"
"Tell It to the Frogs"
"Vatos"
"Wildfire"
"TS-19"
Season 2
"What Lies Ahead"
"Bloodletting"
"Save the Last One"
"Cherokee Rose"
"Chupacabra"
"Secrets"
"Pretty Much Dead Already"
"Nebraska"
"Triggerfinger"
"18 Miles Out"
"Judge, Jury, Executioner"
"Better Angels"
"Beside the Dying Fire"
Season 3
"Seed"
"Sick"
"Walk with Me"
"Killer Within"
"Say the Word"
"Hounded"
"When the Dead Come Knocking"
"Made to Suffer"
"The Suicide King"
"Home"
"I Ain't a Judas"
"Clear"
"Arrow on the Doorpost"
"Prey"
"This Sorrowful Life"
"Welcome to the Tombs"
Season 4
"30 Days Without an Accident"
"Infected"
"Isolation"
"Indifference"
"Internment"
"Live Bait"
"Dead Weight"
"Too Far Gone"
"After"
"Inmates"
"Claimed"
"Still"
"Alone"
"The Grove"
"Us"
"A"
Season 5
"No Sanctuary"
"Strangers"
"Four Walls and a Roof"
"Slabtown"
"Self Help"
"Consumed"
"Crossed"
"Coda"
"What Happened and What's Going On"
"Them"
"The Distance"
"Remember"
"Forget"
"Spend"
"Try"
"Conquer"
Season 6
"First Time Again"
"JSS"
"Thank You"
"Here's Not Here"
"Now"
"Always Accountable"
"Heads Up"
"Start to Finish"
"No Way Out"
"The Next World"
"Knots Untie"
"Not Tomorrow Yet"
"The Same Boat"
"Twice as Far"
"East"
"Last Day on Earth"
Season 7
"The Day Will Come When You Won't Be"
"The Well"
"The Cell"
"Service"
"Go Getters"
"Swear"
"Sing Me a Song"
"Hearts Still Beating"
"Rock in the Road"
"New Best Friends"
"Hostiles and Calamities"
"Say Yes"
"Bury Me Here"
"The Other Side"
"Something They Need"
"The First Day of the Rest of Your Life"
Season 8
"Mercy"
"The Damned"
"Monsters"
"Some Guy"
"The Big Scary U"
"The King, the Widow, and Rick"
"Time for After"
"How It's Gotta Be"
Webisodes
Torn Apart
Cold Storage
The Oath
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