A massive action sequence featuring a horde of infected and the debut of the Bloater , a heavily mutated, armored infected that kills Perry.

At exactly , the episode ends on its final, silent frame: a wide shot of Joel and Ellie walking away from the shallow graves of Henry and Sam. This moment signifies the somber end of their time in Kansas City and their return to the road toward Wyoming. Key Highlights of Episode 5

After surviving the horde, Sam reveals to Ellie that he has been bitten. Despite Ellie's attempt to use her blood as a "cure," Sam turns overnight and attacks her, forcing Henry to kill him.