stupid zombie pop-ins and other shenanigans aside, it's still a good show and really the only running program that I pay attention to.

One thing that i have to hand them - the zombie quota has been bumped up quite significantly. Every episode is making sure that the zombie threat is not just an afterthought on the human drama. There has been some quality human vs zombie action going on all the time, and the special effects for the zombie makeup and gore have been nothing short of spectacular.

If i can at least get that, it's half the battle (if not more!)