The Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 12 Clear

In season 3 episode 12 of The Walking Dead, titled "Clear," Rick, Carl, and Michonne leave the prison on a supply run. They end up in Rick's hometown, where he hopes to find weapons and supplies that he left there when he evacuated his family. The trio discover that the town has been overtaken by Walkers and is now completely abandoned.

Rick sees a man who appears to be unstable, but they soon realize that he is actually Morgan Jones, a survivor from Rick's past who they had met in the first episode of the series. Morgan has gone through a lot since they last saw him and has lost his son, wife, and sanity. Rick attempts to convince Morgan to come with them, but he refuses.

Rick and Michonne continue searching for supplies while Carl stays with Morgan. Carl tries to convince Morgan to come with them, but Morgan is too far gone, obsessed with his dead wife and son. He has a hidden stash of weapons, which he gives to Carl before they leave. Meanwhile, Rick and Michonne find the weapons cache that Rick had left behind but are attacked by a group of survivors who are hostile and dangerous.

In the end, Rick, Carl, and Michonne leave with the weapons they found and a newfound understanding of how harsh and unforgiving life has become in this new world. Morgan chooses to stay behind, even as Rick insists that he come with them. The episode ultimately leaves the characters emotionally drained and struggling to come to terms with the harsh realities they face.

"Clear" is a standout episode in The Walking Dead's third season, showcasing the psychological toll of surviving in a world overrun by the undead and the dangers posed by other humans. The return of Morgan provides a satisfying and unexpected twist, and the character's backstory and descent into madness are handled deftly. The episode also offers some exciting action sequences and tense moments as Rick and his group search for supplies while battling both Walkers and dangerous survivors. Ultimately, "Clear" is a reminder that, even in the midst of a zombie apocalypse, the biggest threats can come from within.