The Walking Dead scared up an audience of more than 650,000 viewers last night (October 27), according to overnight figures.
The latest episode - which saw the possible death of a major character - averaged 658k (3.2%) from 9pm on FOX.
Meanwhile, ITV's Doc Martin topped the ratings with 5.99 million (29.5%).
On BBC One, Panorama was watched by 2.07 million (9.6%) and Traffic Cops earned 2.32 million (11.4%).
BBC Two's University Challenge quizzed 2.82 million (13%) from 8pm. It was followed by Only Connect, which had 2.29 million (10.7%).
On Channel 4, SAS: Who Dares Wins appealed to 1.42 million (7%). American drama Fargo continued with 395k (3%) afterwards.
Over on Channel 5, Police Interceptors and Benefits averaged 924k (4.3%) and 1.1 million (5.4%) respectively.
E4's Made in Chelsea entertained 437k (2.1%), with the series premiere of Scream Queens attracting 230k (1.6%).
