The Best Episodes of Vikings

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

Director: Ciaran Donnelly

Writer: Michael Hirst

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

Director: Ken Girotti

Writer: Michael Hirst

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

Director: Kelly Makin

Writer: Michael Hirst

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

Writer: Michael Hirst

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.

Director: Jeff Woolnough

Writer: Michael Hirst

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

Director: Ben Bolt

Writer: Michael Hirst

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

Writer: Michael Hirst

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

Director: Jeff Woolnough

Writer: Michael Hirst

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

Director: Ben Bolt

Writer: Michael Hirst

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

Director: Helen Shaver

Writer: Michael Hirst

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

Director: Ken Girotti

Writer: Michael Hirst

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

Director: Sarah Harding

Writer: Michael Hirst

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

Director: Ken Girotti

Writer: Michael Hirst

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

Writer: Michael Hirst

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

Director: David Wellington

Writer: Michael Hirst

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

Director: Ciaran Donnelly

Writer: Michael Hirst

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

Writer: Michael Hirst

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.

Director: Jeff Woolnough

Writer: Michael Hirst

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.

Director: Kari Skogland

Writer: Michael Hirst

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

Director: Ciaran Donnelly

Writer: Michael Hirst

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.

Director: Steve Saint Leger

Writer: Michael Hirst

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.

Director: Jeff Woolnough

Writer: Michael Hirst

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.

Director: Steve Saint Leger

Writer: Michael Hirst

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

Writer: Michael Hirst

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

Writer: Michael Hirst