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The Best Episodes of The Last Kingdom

Every episode of The Last Kingdom ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Last Kingdom!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Last Kingdom Season 5 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    9.1/10(7382 votes)

    #1 - Episode 10

    S5:E10

    Armies converge in an epic, final showdown that determines the fate of a king's dream for England — and Uhtred's hope of securing his family's future.

    Director:Jon East
    Writer:Martha Hillier

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  2. The Last Kingdom Season 3 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    9.0/10(5628 votes)

    #2 - Episode 10

    S3:E10

    As a climactic battle with the Danes draws near, untested Edward faces dire decisions about the fates of Uhtred, Wessex -- and England.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Last Kingdom Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.8/10(4713 votes)

    #3 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Dispatched to Northumbria, Uhtred walks a fine line between fealty to Alfred and assisting Ragnar's savage blood feud with Kjartan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Last Kingdom Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.8/10(4857 votes)

    #4 - Episode 8

    S2:E8

    Odda defies Alfred to coerce the king into war. Uhtred conspires with Erik to rescue Æthelflæd, forcing a fateful confrontation with Sigefrid.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Last Kingdom Season 3 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.8/10(4890 votes)

    #5 - Episode 9

    S3:E9

    At the end of his days, Alfred takes Uhtred into his confidence about his plans for Edward's uncertain future, but Aelswith charts a different course.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Last Kingdom Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.6/10(4004 votes)

    #6 - Episode 5

    S3:E5

    A deadly betrayal threatens to splinter Ragnar's army. Uhtred forms a cunning battle plan and finds an unexpected ally in young Edward.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.6/10(4371 votes)

    #7 - Episode 10

    S4:E10

    Edward besieges Winchester as he awaits Aethelflaed's reinforcements, but Uhtred isn't convinced that conquest is really Sigtryggr's ultimate aim.

    Director:Edward Bazalgette
    Writer:Martha Hillier

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  8. The Last Kingdom Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.5/10(4709 votes)

    #8 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    Hild and Ragnar hunt for Uhtred, who lays plans for escape. Alfred eyes the kingdom of Mercia, and chaos erupts when Guthred's alliance crumbles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.5/10(3785 votes)

    #9 - Episode 2

    S4:E2

    As Uhtred and his men draw closer to Bebbanburg, prodigal son Wihtgar returns with some tricks up his sleeve. News of Cnut's treachery reaches Wessex.

    Director:Edward Bazalgette
    Writer:Martha Hillier

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  10. The Last Kingdom Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.4/10(5235 votes)

    #10 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Uhtred volunteers to attack Danish ships, but challenges Ubba in the process as the Danes threaten Wessex.

    Director:Ben Chanan
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  11. The Last Kingdom Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.4/10(4654 votes)

    #11 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Uhtred leads a raiding party to Cornwall on a mission for wealth and independence and attracts the attention of a beautiful sorceress queen.

    Director:Ben Chanan
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  12. The Last Kingdom Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.4/10(4639 votes)

    #12 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    As a consequence of their actions in Cornwall, Uhtred and Leofric face off in a death match. The Danes launch an invasion of Wessex.

    Director:Peter Hoar
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  13. The Last Kingdom Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.4/10(5984 votes)

    #13 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    A united King Alfred and Uhtred leave the cover of the marshes and make a rallying call to all Saxon armies.

    Director:Peter Hoar
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  14. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.4/10(3640 votes)

    #14 - Episode 5

    S4:E5

    A repentant Aethelred lingers near death while his ealdormen vie for control of Mercia and Edward uses his niece Aelfwynn as a bargaining chip.

    Director:Andy Hay
    Writer:Martha Hillier

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  15. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.4/10(3656 votes)

    #15 - Episode 9

    S4:E9

    The Danes under Brida and Sigtryggr sack Winchester, guided by the traitor Eardwulf. Haesten ambushes Uhtred's party and seizes valuable captives.

    Director:Edward Bazalgette
    Writer:Martha Hillier

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  16. The Last Kingdom Season 5 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.4/10(3310 votes)

    #16 - Episode 5

    S5:E5

    Aethelhelm's subterfuge successfully foments war tensions between Edward and Sigtryggr, but his thugs make a crucial mistake in attacking a pilgrimage.

    Director:Paul Wilmshurst
    Writer:Martha Hillier

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  17. The Last Kingdom Season 5 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.4/10(3416 votes)

    #17 - Episode 9

    S5:E9

    Edward marches his troops north while Uhtred recruits a small force to infiltrate Bebbanburg. King Constantin arrives to meet his new bride, Aelfwynn.

    Director:Jon East
    Writer:Martha Hillier

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  18. The Last Kingdom Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.3/10(3908 votes)

    #18 - Episode 2

    S3:E2

    Falling afoul of Alfred, Uhtred flees north to his brother, Ragnar. His eye on the throne, Aethelwold begins assembling an alliance to strike Wessex.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Last Kingdom Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.3/10(3866 votes)

    #19 - Episode 3

    S3:E3

    Bloodhair and Aethelwold try to coax Uhtred into their alliance against Alfred. Fearing for her life, Aethelflaed turns to Father Beocca for aid.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Last Kingdom Season 3 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.3/10(3901 votes)

    #20 - Episode 8

    S3:E8

    Uhtred risks returning to Wessex to fulfill his vow to Brida. As the royal wedding approaches, Aethelwold spreads discord from the shadows.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.3/10(3876 votes)

    #21 - Episode 3

    S4:E3

    Uhtred suffers an unbearable loss in his attack on Bebbanburg but takes some valuable captives during his retreat south. Aethelflaed prepares for war.

    Director:Sarah O'Gorman
    Writer:Charlotte Wolf

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  22. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.3/10(4205 votes)

    #22 - Episode 4

    S4:E4

    Hoping to be joined by Edward's troops, Aethelflaed and Uhtred ally with the Welsh to face Cnut's thousand-warrior army at the Battle of Tettenhall.

    Director:Sarah O'Gorman
    Writer:Jamie Crichton

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  23. The Last Kingdom Season 5 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.3/10(3578 votes)

    #23 - Episode 4

    S5:E4

    Rivals secretly advance competing successors upon the death of a Mercian ruler. Brida finds solace in the faith of her prisoner, Father Pyrlig.

    Director:Paul Wilmshurst
    Writer:James Smythe

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  24. The Last Kingdom Season 5 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.3/10(3244 votes)

    #24 - Episode 8

    S5:E8

    Upon learning of Aethelhelm's location, Uhtred proposes an audacious attack to rescue Aelfwynn and restore his birthright — but Edward is cautious.

    Director:Anthony Philipson
    Writers:Martha Hillier, James Smythe

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  25. The Last Kingdom Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.2/10(3814 votes)

    #25 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    After a season of peace, Uhtred receives a mystical call to follow his fate. Erik makes a cunning request, and Beocca navigates matters of the heart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 10" is the best rated episode of "The Last Kingdom". It scored 9.1/10 based on 7382 votes. Directed by Jon East and written by Martha Hillier, it aired on 3/9/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 10".