Weve known for a while thatThe Walking Deads season 8 premiere would also serve as its 100th episode.

We just werent sure when that would be.

AMC has announced that the post-apocalyptic zombie drama will return on October 22.

The Walking Dead, Season 8. Photo Credit: Courtesy AMC

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The show experienced real-life tragedy last week whenstuntman John Bernecker diedafter falling more than 20 feet and hitting concrete.

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Fear The Walking Dead Season 3B, Photo credit: Courtesy AMC

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