The Walking Dead Episode One puzzles: Carley’s radio and pharmacy keys
Resolve two common A New Day roadblocks without guessing at dialogue choices.
Edition covered
Telltale’s original 2012 Season One starring Lee Everett, using the original Steam app’s pictures. The five main episodes are covered; 400 Days is identified separately. Definitive Series presentation, later seasons and the television story are outside this guide. Choice and ending pages contain spoilers.
Carley’s radio checklist
Finding the batteries alone does not finish this interaction. Return to the radio and inspect how its components are set.
| Step | Action | What it fixes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inspect the radio and its battery compartment | Confirms the missing power source |
| 2 | Find both batteries in the drugstore | Supplies the two required cells |
| 3 | Check and correct their orientation | Fixes the incorrectly placed batteries |
| 4 | Operate the radio’s power control | Turns on the repaired radio |
Reaching the pharmacy keys
The keys are on the trapped walker outside. Complete the surrounding rescue and distraction tasks so Lee has the tools and an opening to reach him.
| Requirement | Where it comes from | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Remote control | Drugstore office | Lets Doug work with the televisions across the street |
| Axe | Motel rescue sequence | Opens the way and deals with the trapped obstacle |
| Brick | Outside the pharmacy barrier | Breaks the television-store window |
| Television distraction | Doug and the remote | Draws walkers away from the key route |
Return when the motel sequence is available
If the outside route cannot yet be completed, continue the conversations and Glenn’s rescue request. Trying the locked route repeatedly cannot supply the missing axe.
Inspect both the environment and inventory targets
This episode uses objects as well as conversation. Hover or look carefully for available interactions, then use the relevant item on the actual target rather than on nearby scenery.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| The Walking Dead publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Season One overview | walkingdead.fandom.com |
| Recorded episode choices | walkingdead.fandom.com |
| Episode One puzzle reference | strategywiki.org |
| Episode One detailed walkthrough | www.neoseeker.com |
| Lee Everett character context | walkingdead.fandom.com |