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The Best Episodes of Vikings

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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, as he rises to become King of the Viking tribes.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Vikings Season 4 Episode 15 - All His Angels
    9.6/10(18422 votes)

    #1 - All His Angels

    S4:E15

    Ragnar's fate is decided.

    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  2. Vikings Season 2 Episode 10 - The Lord's Prayer
    9.2/10(11146 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
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  3. Vikings Season 3 Episode 8 - To the Gates!
    9.2/10(9204 votes)

    #3 - To the Gates!

    S3:E8

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

    Director:Kelly Makin
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  4. Vikings Season 3 Episode 10 - The Dead
    9.2/10(9092 votes)

    #4 - 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
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  5. Vikings Season 4 Episode 10 - The Last Ship
    9.1/10(9771 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Jeff Woolnough
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  6. Vikings Season 4 Episode 19 - On the Eve
    8.9/10(7240 votes)

    #6 - 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
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  7. Vikings Season 6 Episode 11 - King of Kings
    8.9/10(7896 votes)

    #7 - 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:Daniel Grou
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  8. Vikings Season 4 Episode 14 - In the Uncertain Hour Before the Morning
    8.8/10(7176 votes)

    #8 - In the Uncertain Hour Before the Morning

    S4:E14

    Ragnar's faith is tested.

    Director:Sarah Harding
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  9. Vikings Season 4 Episode 18 - Revenge
    8.8/10(7235 votes)

    #9 - Revenge

    S4:E18

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

    Director:Jeff Woolnough
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  10. Vikings Season 4 Episode 20 - The Reckoning
    8.8/10(6757 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
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  11. Vikings Season 3 Episode 6 - Born Again
    8.7/10(7060 votes)

    #11 - Born Again

    S3:E6

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

    Director:Helen Shaver
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  12. Vikings Season 3 Episode 9 - Breaking Point
    8.7/10(6650 votes)

    #12 - Breaking Point

    S3:E9

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

    Director:Ken Girotti
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  13. Vikings Season 2 Episode 9 - The Choice
    8.6/10(6908 votes)

    #13 - 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
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  14. Vikings Season 3 Episode 1 - Mercenary
    8.6/10(7460 votes)

    #14 - 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
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  15. Vikings Season 5 Episode 20 - Ragnarok
    8.6/10(6039 votes)

    #15 - Ragnarok

    S5:E20

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

    Director:David Wellington
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  16. Vikings Season 2 Episode 1 - Brother's War
    8.5/10(8235 votes)

    #16 - 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.

    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  17. Vikings Season 2 Episode 3 - Treachery
    8.5/10(7099 votes)

    #17 - 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
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  18. Vikings Season 2 Episode 6 - Unforgiven
    8.5/10(6863 votes)

    #18 - 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.

    Director:Jeff Woolnough
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  19. Vikings Season 2 Episode 7 - Blood Eagle
    8.5/10(7221 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:Kari Skogland
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  20. Vikings Season 4 Episode 16 - Crossings
    8.5/10(6549 votes)

    #20 - Crossings

    S4:E16

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

    Director:Ciarán Donnelly
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  21. Vikings Season 5 Episode 3 - Homeland
    8.5/10(6132 votes)

    #21 - Homeland

    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.

    Director:Steve Saint Leger
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  22. Vikings Season 5 Episode 8 - The Joke
    8.5/10(5809 votes)

    #22 - The Joke

    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.

    Director:Jeff Woolnough
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  23. Vikings Season 5 Episode 15 - Hell
    8.5/10(5471 votes)

    #23 - Hell

    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.

    Director:Steve Saint Leger
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  24. Vikings Season 1 Episode 7 - A King's Ransom
    8.4/10(8148 votes)

    #24 - 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
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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  25. Vikings Season 2 Episode 4 - Eye for an Eye
    8.4/10(6832 votes)

    #25 - 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
    Writer:Michael Hirst

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Best Episodes Summary

"All His Angels" is the best rated episode of "Vikings". It scored 9.6/10 based on 18422 votes. Directed by Ciarán 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".