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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Last Kingdom Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    9.2/10(6195 votes)

    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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  2. The Last Kingdom Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.9/10(5420 votes)

    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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  3. The Last Kingdom Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.5/10(4819 votes)

    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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  4. The Last Kingdom Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.5/10(4801 votes)

    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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  5. The Last Kingdom Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.3/10(6861 votes)

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Nick Murphy
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  6. The Last Kingdom Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.3/10(4877 votes)

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Anthony Byrne
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  7. The Last Kingdom Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.0/10(5418 votes)

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Nick Murphy
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  8. The Last Kingdom Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.0/10(5062 votes)

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Anthony Byrne
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 8" is the best rated episode of The Last Kingdom season 1. It scored 9.2/10 from 6,195 votes. Directed by Peter Hoar and written by Stephen Butchard, it aired on November 28, 2015. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 5".