 Major events in " Vatos " include the deaths of several recurring characters , including Amy ( Emma Bell ) and Ed Peletier ( Adam Minarovich ) . This episode was filmed in several locations in Atlanta , Georgia , including the Goat Farm Arts Center . " Vatos " was lauded by television commentators , who praised its storyline progression and character development . Upon initial airing , it attained 4 @.@ 75 million viewers and a 2 @.@ 4 / 6 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic , according to Nielsen ratings . The episode became the highest @-@ rated cable program of the day , as well as the ninth most @-@ watched cable program of the week . 
