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The Best Episodes of Vikings

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The Best Episodes of Vikings

The adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok, the greatest hero of his age. The series tells the sagas of Ragnar's band of Viking brothers and his family,...

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  1. 9.6/10(16.3k votes)

    #1 - All His Angels

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    S4:E15

    Ragnar and Ivar plot against the Saxons and reach a new level of understanding.

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  2. 9.2/10(9.8k votes)

    #2 - The Lord's Prayer

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    S2:E10

    Ragnar and King Horik return to Kattegat; Ragnar places his trust in those who have stood by him.

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    Director:Ken Girotti
  3. 9.2/10(8.2k votes)

    #3 - To the Gates!

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    S3:E8

    The Viking army sets out and Paris goes into lockdown as the army prepares the defense.

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    Director:Kelly Makin
  4. 9.1/10(8.0k votes)

    #4 - The Dead

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    S3:E10

    With one last chance to take Paris, Ragnar, and his Vikings troops take a daring chance. Ragnar asks Bjorn for a favor that could change the course of Viking history.

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    Director:Ken Girotti
  5. 9.1/10(8.7k votes)

    #5 - The Last Ship

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    S4:E10

    A ferocious battle between the Vikings and the French eventually comes down to Ragnar against Rollo. The outcome will seal the fate of the two brothers.

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  6. 8.9/10(6.4k votes)

    #6 - On the Eve

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    S4:E19

    The Viking army causes panic in the English countryside as King Ecbert and Aethelwulf plan the defense of the realm.

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    Director:Ben Bolt
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  8. 8.9/10(6.9k votes)

    #7 - King of Kings

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    S6:E11

    In Iceland, Ubbe learns the truth about Kjetill and has a difficult decision to make. Back in Norway, the battle against the Rus has had grave consequences. But re-enforcements have arrived, and Bjorn has an idea that may yet save the day.

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    Director:Podz
  9. 8.8/10(6.4k votes)

    #8 - Revenge

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    S4:E18

    Ragnar's plan comes to fruition. The Viking army lands on the coast of Northumbria.

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  10. 8.8/10(6.0k votes)

    #9 - The Reckoning

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    S4:E20

    Prince Aethelwulf finds himself subject to the Vikings' battle master plan. Ecbert remains behind with a plan of his own.

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    Director:Ben Bolt
  11. 8.7/10(6.2k votes)

    #10 - Born Again

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    S3:E6

    Preparations for the Paris raid pick up speed, and Rollo thinks about the Seer's prophecy.

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  12. 8.7/10(5.9k votes)

    #11 - Breaking Point

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    S3:E9

    Paris is hit with a second assault. Emperor Charles needs to make a difficult decision.

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    Director:Ken Girotti
  13. 8.7/10(6.3k votes)

    #12 - In the Uncertain Hour Before the Morning

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    S4:E14

    Lagertha attempts to fulfill a long-held ambition. Ragnar negotiates an unexpected concession from King Ecbert.

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  14. 8.6/10(6.1k votes)

    #13 - The Choice

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    S2:E9

    Ragnar's warriors march on to King Ecbert's villa and are met with a surprisingly vicious welcome party.

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    Director:Ken Girotti
  15. 8.6/10(6.6k votes)

    #14 - Mercenary

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    S3:E1

    Ragnar and Lagertha's fleets depart Kattegat once more for Wessex and this time they bring a group to colonize there. King Ecbert hosts the Norsemen and proposes a deal. Despite the misgivings of some of the other leaders, Ragnar leads his forces into battle once more, but this time as allies of Wessex.

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    Director:Ken Girotti
  16. 8.6/10(5.4k votes)

    #15 - Ragnarok

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    S5:E20

    A new battle for Kattegat is on and only the gods know who will emerge victorious.

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  17. 8.5/10(7.3k votes)

    #16 - Brother's War

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    S2:E1

    The battle begins between Ragnar and King Horik's forces against Jarl Borg; Princess Aslaug makes her way to Kattegat.

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  18. 8.5/10(6.3k votes)

    #17 - Treachery

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    S2:E3

    King Ecbert finds himself facing an entirely new kind of foe; Ragnar races to dominate in the west; Jarl Borg has his own plans in store for the future of Kattegat.

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    Director:Ken Girotti
  19. 8.5/10(6.0k votes)

    #18 - Unforgiven

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    S2:E6

    King Horik returns to Kattegat with a surprising proposition for Ragnar; Lagertha runs into a less than enthusiastic homecoming from her new husband; Athelstan becomes confidant to King Ecbert.

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  20. 8.5/10(6.4k votes)

    #19 - Blood Eagle

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    S2:E7

    Ragnar and King Horik clash over how to dispense justice to Jarl Borg. In Wessex, King Aelle arrives and Ecbert has an eye on a new alliance.

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  21. 8.5/10(5.9k votes)

    #20 - Crossings

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    S4:E16

    Bjorn's fleet sails onward and launches a surprise attack. Back in Kattegat, Lagertha continues in her quest for power.

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  22. 8.5/10(5.5k votes)

    #21 - Homeland

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    S5:E3

    Celebrations are cut short in the aftermath of the battle at York. Ragnar Lothbrok's sons are pitted against each other as tensions reach an all-time high, and each is forced to choose a side.

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  23. 8.5/10(5.2k votes)

    #22 - The Joke

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    S5:E8

    The battle for Kattegat begins and, as the two armies line up to fight, the Great Heathen Army must decide between a final plea for peace or all-out war. Floki faces discord among the settlers.

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  24. 8.5/10(4.9k votes)

    #23 - Hell

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    S5:E15

    Bishop Heahmund is wracked with guilt as he fights to renounce his passions. Viking will clash with Saxon on the battlefield leaving a key figure lost in the balance.

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  25. 8.4/10(7.1k votes)

    #24 - A King's Ransom

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    S1:E7

    Three Viking ships sail toward the Royal Villa of King Aelle in eastern England. Ragnar wants ransom in exchange for peace, but the king has a very different plan in mind.

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    Director:Ken Girotti
  26. 8.4/10(6.0k votes)

    #25 - Eye for an Eye

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    S2:E4

    Ragnar and Ecbert come face to face; Jarl Borg rules Kattegat with an iron fist; Rollo must now become the leader his people need in Ragnar's absence.

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    Director:Ken Girotti

Best Episodes Summary

"All His Angels" is the best rated episode of "Vikings". It scored 9.6/10 based on 16268 votes. Directed by Ciaran Donnelly and written by Michael Hirst, it aired on 12/28/2016. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Lord's Prayer".