October 7, 2014

AMC announced today that hit series The Walking Dead has been renewed for a sixth season. The news comes ahead of the drama's fifth-season premiere this Sunday.

Last season saw The Walking Dead continue to be TV's #1 show in the Adults 18-49 demographic and the highest-rated show in cable television history.

For Season 6, Scott Gimple will be returning for his third season as showrunner.