Self Help (The Walking Dead)

"Self Help" is the fifth episode of the fifth season of the post-apocalyptic horror television series The Walking Dead. It aired on AMC on November 9, 2014.

The episode primarily focuses on Abraham Ford, Rosita Espinosa, Eugene Porter, Tara Chambler, and Glenn Rhee as they travel in a church bus toward Washington, D.C., with the goal of delivering Eugene, who claims to have knowledge critical to stopping the walker pandemic.

"Self Help" explores the backstory of Abraham Ford, revealing his violent past and the trauma he carries. The episode highlights the strength and complexities of his relationship with Rosita and the importance of their mission.

A major plot point revolves around the revelation that Eugene's claims of being a scientist with a cure are false. This discovery has devastating consequences for the group's mission and the dynamic between Abraham and Eugene, challenging the foundation upon which their journey was built.

The episode's title, "Self Help," can be interpreted on several levels. It refers to the literal act of survival and assistance within the group, as well as the underlying motivations of the characters who are seeking personal redemption or a larger purpose in a world overrun by walkers. Ultimately, the episode questions the concept of "self help" in the face of deception and the collapse of societal structures.