Z Nation Timeline ( Real )

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September 12, 2014

Premiere of Z Nation

The TV show Z Nation premiered on Syfy, introducing viewers to a post-apocalyptic zombie series.

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September 11, 2015

Season 2 Premiere of Z Nation

Season 2 of Z Nation began airing, continuing the story of survivors in a zombie apocalypse.

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September 9, 2016

Season 3 Premiere of Z Nation

Season 3 of Z Nation premiered, further exploring the dystopian world and character arcs.

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September 8, 2017

Season 4 Premiere of Z Nation

Season 4 of Z Nation premiered, continuing the narrative with new challenges.

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October 5, 2018

Season 5 Premiere of Z Nation

Season 5 of Z Nation premiered, marking the final season of the series.

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December 28, 2018

Final Episode of Z Nation Airs

The final episode of Z Nation aired, concluding the series.

Z Nation Timeline ( Fictional )

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Year 1, Month 3

Murphy Contracts Virus and Becomes Immune Carrier

Roberta Warren captures Murphy, who has been bitten but shows immunity to the virus, and realizes he may be the key to a cure.

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Year 1, Month 5

Journey Begins to the CDC

The group begins their perilous journey across the zombie-infested country towards the CDC laboratory in California.

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Year 1, Month 5

Encounter with The 10K

The team rescues and adds Addy Carver, nicknamed 10K for his goal to kill 10,000 zombies, to their group.

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Year 1, Month 6

Conflicts with The Rippers

The group faces off against The Rippers, a violent band of cannibals threatening their mission and survival.

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Year 1, Month 7

Arrival at CDC and Discovery of Cure Dead End

Upon reaching the CDC, the team learns that no easy cure exists and must continue seeking alternatives.

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Year 1, Month 8

Murphy Exhibits Zombie-Like Traits

Murphy begins to show strange zombie-like abilities and behavior, complicating the group's efforts and raising questions about infection and immunity.

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Year 1, Month 10

Defeat of Red and The Zeros

The team successfully defeats the antagonistic gang led by Red, securing safer travel for the survivors.

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Year 2, Month 2

Murphy's Transformation and Inner Struggle

Murphy struggles to maintain his humanity while dealing with increasing zombie tendencies, highlighting the emotional complexity of his condition.

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Year 2, Month 4

Discovery of New Potential Cure Research

The team uncovers new leads and technologies pointing to potential vaccine breakthroughs.

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Year 2, Month 6

Sacrifice of Members to Save Others

Several team members sacrifice themselves in critical moments to ensure the continued survival of the core group.

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Year 2, Month 8

Endgame Battle Against The Super Zombies

The group faces a final confrontation with an evolved horde of super zombies threatening to destroy the last human refuges.

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Year 2, Month 10

Hope for Humanity and Continuation of Search for a Cure

Though the battle ends, the group commits to continuing their search for a cure and rebuilding society.