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Arc 1
"One day I'm struggling to stay awake in chemistry class, the next I find myself escaping from monsters that want to kill me. It feels like a nightmare... where my loved ones can die at a moment's notice. Where I can die any second. So of course I'm scared. I'm scared that I will never wake up from this nightmare."
— Lori Loud
Loud House: Infection of the Dead starts out in the perspective of 17-year-old Lori Loud and her family of ten siblings as their mundane world plunges into a nightmarish one when the undead take over the world. The Loud family attempt to seek safe shelter away from the "roamers," but they soon learn that the undead aren't the only threats in this new world. Humans are just as, if not more, dangerous than the roamers...
- "The Fall of Michigan": In the wake of a pandemic that causes the undead to roam, Lori Loud and her family search for safe shelter and find one in Detroit. However, Detroit may not be as safe as they thought.
- "Exodus": Surrounded by the dead, Lori must lead her group to safety, in and out of Detroit. Meanwhile, a looming threat awaits them in Royal Woods.
- "The Journey Ahead": Lori decides to join a mysterious trio on a trek to Houlton, where General Black is holding her family hostage. But first, they stop in Ann Arbor in search of a girl, and things go awry.
- "Crossing the Line": Conflict grows within the group as David picks up six mysterious survivors. Lori and David fight back against threats. Lynn and Clyde grow closer.
- "Out in the Open": Lori and David come into conflict as Carol’s drug addiction is revealed. Lori must prove her skills as a leader when a massive herd attacks the group.
- "Hunted": After a tragic death, Lori decides to hand over the mantle of her leadership to David. The group encounter a former FBI agent who warns them of a crime syndicate named The Piranhas.
- "Yet Another Obstacle": On the road to Albany, the group encounter threats, both dead and alive. When the group least expects it, the Piranhas hit hard.
- "Midnight": After a brutal attack by Sherry, the group prepare to retaliate against them. Few members of the group are held hostage by Sherry.
- "Missing": Sherry interrogates the hostages. Vonda learns more about her mother. The group grow closer after a series of attacks.
- "The Race": Sherry faces a life or death decision. The group continues to search for the hostages. Vonda’s choice has dire consequences.
Arc 2
"I know it's a long shot... but some of us should go to the cities like Bangor, Augusta, Portland. We already cleared out some of the neighboring towns and we literally got a lotta supplies from them. But this is about much more than supplies. This is about the man who led my family here to rescue this town. This is the man who led you all through tough times. If it weren't for him, none of us would've been standing here listening to some... survivor. The threat of the rogues is very real! Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but they'll come one day... and you'll have to be ready for that."
—Lori Loud
The group grapple with a series of losses as they leave New York and continue their journey to Houlton, Maine. However, there seems to be no end to the deaths they face. In fact, it seems as if the world is getting more brutal. To make matters worse, one of their own may have already lost their humanity...
- "Justice in the Somber Nights": Starved and demoralized, the group struggle to survive on the road. The group questions their morals as they decide a survivor’s fate. A group member takes matters into their own hands, leading to disastrous consequences.
- "Walking In the Midst of Fire": An ambush pushes the group towards savagery. The group’s distrust grows as they find more survivors in the road. A simple supply run takes a sinister turn.
- "Last Miles": The group arrive at a small town where they meet a mysterious man. Richard grows even more dangerous as he comes into conflict with David.
- "Dirigo": The group finally arrive at Houlton where they encounter a strange scientist and his assistant. The group forge a plan to liberate the hostages and kill Black.
- "Fallen Angel": A comfortable life in Houlton faces many threats, both from inside and outside the fences. The group comes into conflict with Richard as he acts on his plans. Lori begins to have vivid hallucinations.
- "Swarmed": With David in the wind, Lori takes charge of the community against outside threats. Lori forms a militia to help fight against Black’s forces. A supply-run takes a brutal turn when a helicopter forms a herd.
- "Surprise": Lori and the Houlton civilians must take a stand before the overwhelming size of the herd destroys their home. Meanwhile, Becky, Luan, and Hana find refuge in an unlikely location.
- "Compromised": General Black returns with an ultimatum that could mean the difference between life and death for the Louds. As a siege takes place, Lori considers the risks she would take to keep her family safe.
- "One Man": With the threat of the rogue army looming, Lori attempts to convince a community of survivors to fight alongside her. Meanwhile, a couple survivors chase down a defector.
- "Siege": General Black gives Lori one last chance to surrender. The survivors prepare for a final battle to determine the fate of their town and the lives in it.
Arc 3
"Just remember. If D.C. seems safe, if the people there seem safe, if everything seems safe... you are never safe. Understand?"
— Lori Loud
"I do."
— Lincoln Loud
With the destruction of Houlton, fractured groups head to a new destination in hopes of making a new cure possible. The groups are then reminded of the source of the darkness of this new world and why people are as cruel as they are; it all started with roamers, and it started with them for a reason...
- "Lost": Lori, Luan, and Lincoln take shelter in Medway. Haley encounters other survivors. Lori has trouble connecting to reality.
- "Maladies and Disorder": On the road to Washington D.C., a disease breaks out and affects a couple groups. Lori, Luan, and Lincoln head for Albany in hopes of finding other survivors. Luna is overwhelmed by grief and guilt.
- "Dust Zone": As survivors cross paths, terrible discoveries are made. The disease begins to get out of hand as the groups struggle to look for medicine in the aftermath of a destroyed city. A colossal herd threatens the groups.
- "South": In the wake of massive losses, the group struggle to regain morale as they get closer to D.C. The group find signs that may hint the brutality of a sinister group. Lana is suspicious of Weber.
- "X": The group are surrounded by a new dangerous threat. When members of the group get captured, Lori is faced with choices that push her to the brink of savagery.
- "Anarchy": The group arrive at D.C. where they meet suspicious survivors who claim to be a part of a government agency. As more truths are revealed, the group must consider the possibility that there might be no government at all.
- "Last Resort": Lori and members of the group find themselves trapped with no hope of surviving their ordeal. David hatches a rescue plan. Carol takes matters into her own hands.
- "Consumed": The group are on edge after suffering a brutal loss. Winter hits hard as the group struggle to maintain their home. Calvin sets a plan in motion.
- "Dying Breath": George, Becky, and Jace come face-to-face with Calvin and his group. The group struggles to return a dying member back to the White House.
- "No Turning Back": The cannibals infiltrate the White House in search for Lori. The group faces imminent danger when explosives are set in the White House. Lisa faces a dilemma. Becky's humanity breaks apart piece by piece.
Arc 4
"I regret leaving Royal Woods. And not really because of what happened to me… but because of what happened to the people that trusted me. If I could go back in time... I would have never left."
— Lori Loud
The group are once again in search of a new place to call home. However, no matter where they go or who they find, it feels like their humanity is dwindling. While some long to regain the humanity they lost, some embrace the darkness...
- "Barbarian": Finding themselves freezing and alone, Lincoln and Ronnie Anne are forced to join a raider group to survive. However, their survival might come at a cost of their humanity.
- "The Brink": Despair and hopelessness runs rampant as the group struggle to survive out on the road. A snowstorm forces the group to seek shelter in a run-down cabin.
- "Homeland": The hardened and distrustful group face trouble at Ann Arbor, where a masked stranger helps them. The group finally make an emotional return to Royal Woods, now a guarded community.
- "Life in the Outside": The group struggle to adjust to domestic life. Calvin and his group taunt Lori and her people as Oscar turns a blind eye. Oscar holds a party for the residents.
- "Who We Were": Now banished from the community, Lori takes matters into her own hands as Calvin and the others set their plan into motion. Tim and Luna attempt to rescue Sam. Becky hunts her enemies.
- "Us": In an upcoming election, Lori must prove her worth as a leader by protecting Royal Woods against a nearby threat. Orlando and Schoffner make plans to take over Royal Woods in a coup. Becky returns, but must remain hidden from Melissa and Schoffner. Lori and Becky are at odds.
- "Against": With Lori having chased a false lead, Becky’s plan causes chaos to descend into Royal Woods. With Royal Woods at the brink of collapsing to the Laborers, Becky turns the tide and takes matters into her own hands.
- "Her": Lori seeks help from Hana to deal with enemies at home. While seeking safety, members of the group come across a survivor with seemingly sociopathic tendencies.
- "Because She Crossed A Line": Becky attempts to consolidate more power as she enacts plans attacking other communities. Lincoln is on the run with a big target behind his back. Carol attempts to liberate the people of Royal Woods. Becky crosses lines in an action that shocks Royal Woods at its core.
- "We Can Never Forgive": To prevent complete decimation of the community, the residents of Royal Woods join together in a fight against the herd and the Vultures. Lori decides to put an end to Becky’s terrorism.
