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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. Background image for All His Angels
    9.0/10(46 votes)

    #1 - All His Angels

    S4:E15

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

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  2. Background image for The Lord's Prayer
    8.9/10(48 votes)

    #2 - The Lord's Prayer

    S2:E10

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

    Director:Ken Girotti
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  3. Background image for On the Eve
    8.8/10(40 votes)

    #3 - On the Eve

    S4:E19

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

    Director:Ben Bolt
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  4. Background image for King of Kings
    8.8/10(25 votes)

    #4 - King of Kings

    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.

    Director:Podz
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  5. Background image for To the Gates!
    8.6/10(43 votes)

    #5 - To the Gates!

    S3:E8

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

    Director:Kelly Makin
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  6. Background image for Unforgiven
    8.5/10(44 votes)

    #6 - Unforgiven

    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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  8. Background image for Answers in Blood
    8.4/10(45 votes)

    #7 - Answers in Blood

    S2:E5

    Lagertha and Ragnar unite to try to win Kattegat back from Jarl Borg; Aslaug must face the truth of her prophecies; Athelstan struggles to define his faith; Bjorn must once again make a choice.

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  9. Background image for The Last Ship
    8.4/10(41 votes)

    #8 - The Last Ship

    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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  10. Background image for Crossings
    8.4/10(48 votes)

    #9 - Crossings

    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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  11. Background image for The Reckoning
    8.4/10(39 votes)

    #10 - The Reckoning

    S4:E20

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

    Director:Ben Bolt
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  12. Background image for Brother's War
    8.3/10(54 votes)

    #11 - Brother's War

    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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  13. Background image for Treachery
    8.3/10(47 votes)

    #12 - Treachery

    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.

    Director:Ken Girotti
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  14. Background image for Eye for an Eye
    8.3/10(46 votes)

    #13 - Eye for an Eye

    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.

    Director:Ken Girotti
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  15. Background image for The Choice
    8.3/10(43 votes)

    #14 - The Choice

    S2:E9

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

    Director:Ken Girotti
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  16. Background image for Breaking Point
    8.3/10(39 votes)

    #15 - Breaking Point

    S3:E9

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

    Director:Ken Girotti
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  17. Background image for The Dead
    8.3/10(40 votes)

    #16 - The Dead

    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.

    Director:Ken Girotti
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  18. Background image for The Ice Maiden
    8.3/10(23 votes)

    #17 - The Ice Maiden

    S6:E7

    Bjorn returns to Kattegat. Harald gains a measure of revenge on Olaf. In Kiev, interesting news reaches Ivar and Igor about Prince Dir.

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  19. Background image for A King's Ransom
    8.2/10(65 votes)

    #18 - A King's Ransom

    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.

    Director:Ken Girotti
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  20. Background image for Boneless
    8.2/10(44 votes)

    #19 - Boneless

    S2:E8

    Princess Aslaug's latest prophecy comes to fruition as she readies to give birth once more. Ragnar, Horik and their new ally Lagertha set sail for Wessex - Ragnar and Horik have very different ideas about the true purpose of this trip.

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  21. Background image for Mercenary
    8.2/10(47 votes)

    #20 - Mercenary

    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.

    Director:Ken Girotti
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  22. Background image for The Wanderer
    8.2/10(44 votes)

    #21 - The Wanderer

    S3:E2

    Lagertha and Athelstan help to set up the Viking settlement. A mysterious wanderer arrives in Kattegat.

    Director:Ken Girotti
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  23. Background image for Two Journeys
    8.2/10(36 votes)

    #22 - Two Journeys

    S4:E13

    Ragnar's fleet is shipwrecked and washes up on the Wessex coast, but without enough survivors to form a credible force, Ragnar and Ivar have a difficult decision to make. Rollo meets his Viking comrades again and can't resist the urge to join Bjorn's voyage, risking his marriage and his new Frankish identity. Ragnar too is taking a risk as he carries Ivar towards the Royal Villa in Wessex – throwing himself and his son upon the mercy of King Ecbert.

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  24. Background image for Blood Eagle
    8.1/10(46 votes)

    #23 - Blood Eagle

    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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  25. Background image for Scarred
    8.1/10(40 votes)

    #24 - Scarred

    S3:E4

    There is bitterness in the camp, Floki is angry over the alliance with Ecbert.

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  26. Background image for The Usurper
    8.1/10(42 votes)

    #25 - The Usurper

    S3:E5

    The fleet returns to Kattegat to discover tragic circumstances await.

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Best Episodes Summary

"All His Angels" is the best rated episode of "Vikings". It scored 9/10 based on 46 votes. Directed by Ciarán Donnelly and written by Michael Hirst, it aired on 12/28/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Lord's Prayer".