Rick Grimes has been put through the ringer on "The Walking Dead" (Sundays at 9 p.m. EST on AMC) and there's no sign that life will ease up on the fearless leader.

According to AMC, in "When The Dead Come Knocking," "a new guest arrives at the prison, forcing Rick's hand." Could it be, SPOILER ALERT, that Rick will lose his hand like in "The Walking Dead" comic books?

Meanwhile, the Governor presses for information. Take a look at two exclusive sneak peek photos below. Man, that car is still clean.

the walking dead when the dead come knocking

the walking dead when the dead come knocking

"The Walking Dead" airs Sundays, 9 p.m. EST on AMC.

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  • The Walking Dead Season 3 Portraits

    Carl Grimes (Chandler Riggs)

  • The Walking Dead Season 3 Portraits

    Carl Grimes (Chandler Riggs)

  • The Walking Dead Season 3 Portraits

    Merle Dixon (Michael Rooker)

  • The Walking Dead Season 3 Portraits

    Governor (David Morrissey)

  • The Walking Dead Season 3 Portraits

    Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus)

  • The Walking Dead Season 3 Portraits

    Governor (David Morrissey)

  • The Walking Dead Season 3 Portraits

    Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln)

  • The Walking Dead Season 3 Portraits

    Michonne (Danai Gurira)

  • The Walking Dead Season 3 Portraits

    Andrea (Laurie Holden)

  • The Walking Dead Season 3 Portraits

    Michonne (Danai Gurira)

  • The Walking Dead Season 3 Portraits

    Lori Grimes (Sarah Wayne Callies)

  • The Walking Dead Season 3 Portraits

    Maggie Greene (Lauren Cohan)

  • The Walking Dead Season 3 Portraits

    Glenn (Steven Yeun)

  • The Walking Dead Season 3 Portraits

    Carol (Melissa Suzanne McBride)

  • The Walking Dead Season 3 Portraits

    Beth Greene (Emily Kinney)

  • The Walking Dead Season 3 Portraits

    T-Dog (Robert 'IronE' Singleton)

  • The Walking Dead Season 3 Portraits

    Hershel Greene (Scott Wilson)

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