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The Best Episodes of The Last Kingdom Season 1

Every episode of The Last Kingdom Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Last Kingdom Season 1!

The Best Episodes of The Last Kingdom Season 1

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  1. 8.6/10(24 votes)

    #1 - Episode 8

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

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  2. 8.5/10(22 votes)

    #2 - Episode 7

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

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  3. 8.4/10(20 votes)

    #3 - Episode 6

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

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  4. 8.3/10(23 votes)

    #4 - Episode 5

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

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  5. 8.0/10(31 votes)

    #5 - Episode 2

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    Caught between his scheming uncle Ælfric and pitiless Viking warlord Ubba, Uhtred goes on the run and seeks out Alfred, the man who would be king.

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  6. 7.9/10(129 votes)

    #6 - Episode 1

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    Abducted by a Viking warlord after his father is slain in battle, young Uhtred adopts the Norse way of life until tragedy befalls his new family.

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  8. 7.7/10(24 votes)

    #7 - Episode 4

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    King Alfred keeps Uhtred close with a tactical play, but Uhtred soon realizes he's been tricked. Meanwhile, a great battle looms over Wessex.

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  9. 7.6/10(29 votes)

    #8 - Episode 3

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    Uhtred allies himself with newly crowned Alfred, but his commitment to the nascent king jeopardizes his bond with Brida.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 8" is the best rated episode of "The Last Kingdom" season 1. It scored 8.6/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by Peter Hoar and written by Stephen Butchard, it aired on 11/28/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 7".