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The Best Episodes of The Last Kingdom Season 4

Every episode of The Last Kingdom Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Last Kingdom Season 4!

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.2/10(3762 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S4:E1

    Uhtred receives news that Bebbanburg's defenses have been weakened by Scottish attacks and plans to seize his birthright, but Edward refuses to help.

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  2. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.7/10(3586 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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  3. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.8/10(3676 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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  4. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    9.2/10(3961 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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  5. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.5/10(3453 votes)

    #5 - 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

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  6. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.3/10(3383 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S4:E6

    Eardwulf and his men pursue Uhtred's party as it flees through a countryside ravaged by disease. Tensions rise between Edward and the Mercians.

    Director:Andy Hay

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  8. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.5/10(3349 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S4:E7

    Aelfwynn suffers from the sickness sweeping the land. Edward proposes an unexpected path forward for Mercia. Brida is freed by Cnut's kinsman.

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  9. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.4/10(3360 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S4:E8

    Uhtred reluctantly prepares to take power in Mercia but secretly formulates an alternate plan. Brida joins the Danes in attacking the Welsh.

    Director:David Moore

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  10. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.7/10(3470 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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  11. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    9.1/10(4150 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Last Kingdom" season 4. It scored 8.2/10 based on 3762 votes. Directed by Edward Bazalgette and written by Martha Hillier, it aired on 4/26/2020. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".