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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!

A show of heroic deeds and epic battles with a thematic depth that embraces politics, religion, warfare, courage, love, loyalty and our universal search for...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Last Kingdom" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 5593 votes. Directed by Nick Murphy and written by Stephen Butchard, it aired on 10/10/2015. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    8.3/105,593 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/10/2015

    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

  • Episode 2
    8.0/104,464 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/17/2015

    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

  • Episode 3
    8.0/104,176 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/24/2015

    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

  • Episode 4
    8.3/104,032 votes

    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/31/2015

    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

  • Episode 5
    8.9/104,420 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/7/2015

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

    Director: Ben Chanan

    Writer: Stephen Butchard

  • Episode 6
    8.5/103,970 votes

    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/2015

    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

  • Episode 7
    8.5/103,957 votes

    #7 - Episode 7

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/21/2015

    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

  • Episode 8
    9.2/105,043 votes

    #8 - Episode 8

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/28/2015

    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