Rewind Guide: How to Catch Up on Shows You've Missed

'The Walking Dead'

Returns: This fall for Season 3

What You Can Skip: Everything from Season 1 except for the second episode and the finale.

This show is revered for its amazing pilot, but if you're wise about your zombie facts and just really want to find out why we're so pumped for the next season, watch the aforementioned episodes. If you happen to doze off while watching Season 2, we completely understand -- just pay attention to the season

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'The Walking Dead'

Returns: This fall for Season 3

What You Can Skip: Everything from Season 1 except for the second episode and the finale.

This show is revered for its amazing pilot, but if you're wise about your zombie facts and just really want to find out why we're so pumped for the next season, watch the aforementioned episodes. If you happen to doze off while watching Season 2, we completely understand -- just pay attention to the season premiere, "Pretty Much Dead Already," and the season finale. And keep an eye on Carl because if you don't, no one else will.

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